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THE CREATIVE BLOG

Welcome to my blog space where I will be sharing about all things creativity, my art endeavours, life pursuing an art business and other fun things!

Work-in-progress oil painting of bright zinnias in an aqua turquoise blue pot, with expressive brushstrokes and partially finished details on canvas.

Work-in-progress oil painting of bright zinnias in an aqua turquoise blue pot, with expressive brushstrokes and partially finished details on canvas.

Why Consistency Changes Everything

Dec 28, 20252 min read

Botanical watercolor painting in progress featuring pink cosmos flowers with yellow centres, detailed petals, and pencil sketch outlines on textured watercolor paper.

Botanical watercolor painting in progress featuring pink cosmos flowers with yellow centres, detailed petals, and pencil sketch outlines on textured watercolor paper.

Studio Notes: A Year of Showing Up

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Dec 28, 20251 min read

A small metal watercolor palette labeled “Poems About You” sits open on a wooden surface beside a sheet of watercolor swatches. The palette contains six earthy, muted colors. The swatch sheet shows neatly arranged square washes in soft, neutral tones—warm browns, ochres, greys, blues, and muted reds—demonstrating subtle variations in value, granulation, and transparency.

A small metal watercolor palette labeled “Poems About You” sits open on a wooden surface beside a sheet of watercolor swatches. The palette contains six earthy, muted colors. The swatch sheet shows neatly arranged square washes in soft, neutral tones—warm browns, ochres, greys, blues, and muted reds—demonstrating subtle variations in value, granulation, and transparency.

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolor Part 5

Dec 23, 20255 min read

A botanical painting in progress featuring a cluster of vibrant zinnias in shades of pink, orange, red, purple, and cream arranged inside a sketched jug. The flowers are fully painted with rich detail, while the jug and background blooms remain lightly sketched in pencil. A hand is visible at the bottom of the canvas, and painting supplies surround the workspace.

A botanical painting in progress featuring a cluster of vibrant zinnias in shades of pink, orange, red, purple, and cream arranged inside a sketched jug. The flowers are fully painted with rich detail, while the jug and background blooms remain lightly sketched in pencil. A hand is visible at the bottom of the canvas, and painting supplies surround the workspace.

Five Mindset Shifts That Create Lasting Change

Dec 6, 20254 min read

A botanical watercolor painting of a yellow wildflower with a dark brown center, delicate green leaves, and budding stems. The artwork is painted on textured white watercolor paper with a deckled edge. Soft natural lighting creates gentle shadows across the page.

A botanical watercolor painting of a yellow wildflower with a dark brown center, delicate green leaves, and budding stems. The artwork is painted on textured white watercolor paper with a deckled edge. Soft natural lighting creates gentle shadows across the page.

Studio Notes: Reflecting on a Year of Quiet Growth

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Dec 6, 20251 min read

Studio Notes: Rest is Productive Too

Studio Notes: Rest is Productive Too

Studio Notes: Rest is Productive Too

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Nov 3, 20251 min read

Through the Seasons of Change: What Growth Really Looks Like

Through the Seasons of Change: What Growth Really Looks Like

Through the Seasons of Change: What Growth Really Looks Like

Nov 2, 20254 min read

Watercolor palette and botanical sketchbook painting in progress featuring colorful flowers including poppies, violets, and marigolds arranged in a circular composition, with a pencil and floral reference book beside the artwork on a white desk.

Watercolor palette and botanical sketchbook painting in progress featuring colorful flowers including poppies, violets, and marigolds arranged in a circular composition, with a pencil and floral reference book beside the artwork on a white desk.

How a Daily Sketchbook Practice Transformed My Art and Mindset

CREATIVE PRACTICE

Oct 19, 20256 min read

Bluebell watercolour artwork botanical vintage watercolor painting

Bluebell watercolour artwork botanical vintage watercolor painting

Small Habits, Big Results: The Secret to Sustainable Success

Sep 22, 20254 min read

Tin of Poems About You Handmade Watercolor Paint Half Pan Set

Tin of Poems About You Handmade Watercolor Paint Half Pan Set

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part 4

Sep 16, 20253 min read

Watercolor painting of assorted vegetables on a soft pastel blue background, featuring vibrant peppers, carrots, and leafy greens.

Watercolor painting of assorted vegetables on a soft pastel blue background, featuring vibrant peppers, carrots, and leafy greens.

The Privilege of Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

Sep 12, 20253 min read

Vintage-inspired floral artwork in the shape of a circle, featuring a harmonious arrangement of muted yellow, pink, purple, and orange flowers. Delicate leaves and soft stems intertwine to form a wreath-like composition, evoking a timeless, elegant, and whimsical feel. Perfect for home decor, stationery, or creative projects, this botanical circle design captures the beauty of nature with a soft, nostalgic, and painterly touch.

Vintage-inspired floral artwork in the shape of a circle, featuring a harmonious arrangement of muted yellow, pink, purple, and orange flowers. Delicate leaves and soft stems intertwine to form a wreath-like composition, evoking a timeless, elegant, and whimsical feel. Perfect for home decor, stationery, or creative projects, this botanical circle design captures the beauty of nature with a soft, nostalgic, and painterly touch.

Silence, Simplicity, and Focus: 3 Lessons for a More Intentional Life

Sep 8, 20252 min read

The Power of No, Showing Up, and Slowing Down

The Power of No, Showing Up, and Slowing Down

The Power of No, Showing Up, and Slowing Down

Sep 8, 20252 min read

Notion weekly calendar screenshot showing time-blocked schedule for art business tasks, personal routines, appointments, and rotation priorities, illustrating an organized system for productivity and goal planning

Notion weekly calendar screenshot showing time-blocked schedule for art business tasks, personal routines, appointments, and rotation priorities, illustrating an organized system for productivity and goal planning

How I Run My Business While Working Full Time

Sep 6, 20257 min read

Studio Notes: Gentle Persistence

Studio Notes: Gentle Persistence

Studio Notes: Gentle Persistence

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Sep 1, 20251 min read

Handmade watercolor swatches in varying shades of green, from cool ultramarines to warm earthy tones, painted on textured watercolor paper.

Handmade watercolor swatches in varying shades of green, from cool ultramarines to warm earthy tones, painted on textured watercolor paper.

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part 3

Sep 1, 20254 min read

Botanical Illustration Colored Pencil Pink Fuchsia

Botanical Illustration Colored Pencil Pink Fuchsia

Studio Notes: Calm Days, Creative Seeds

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Aug 1, 20251 min read

Building a Business and Becoming the Person I Was Always Meant to Be

Building a Business and Becoming the Person I Was Always Meant to Be

Building a Business and Becoming the Person I Was Always Meant to Be

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Jul 21, 20256 min read

Watercolor botanical illustration featuring a summer vegetable harvest, including ripe tomatoes on the vine, garlic cloves, red onion, fresh artichoke, broad beans, and a textured green leaf. The painting highlights the organic and natural beauty of homegrown produce with realistic detail and vibrant color. Captioned "summer in the garden – 100% organic. grown with love," it’s perfect for kitchen, farmhouse, or garden-themed wall decor.

Watercolor botanical illustration featuring a summer vegetable harvest, including ripe tomatoes on the vine, garlic cloves, red onion, fresh artichoke, broad beans, and a textured green leaf. The painting highlights the organic and natural beauty of homegrown produce with realistic detail and vibrant color. Captioned "summer in the garden – 100% organic. grown with love," it’s perfect for kitchen, farmhouse, or garden-themed wall decor.

Studio Notes: On Saying No, Slowing Down, and Moving Forward

ART BUSINESS LIFE

Jul 10, 20252 min read

Handmade watercolor palette from the 'Poems About You' collection, featuring soft, muted colors in a ceramic palette—ideal for painting florals, journaling, or everyday creative use.

Handmade watercolor palette from the 'Poems About You' collection, featuring soft, muted colors in a ceramic palette—ideal for painting florals, journaling, or everyday creative use.

Art Supplies Spotlight: Poems About You Handmade Watercolour Part 2

Jul 7, 20253 min read

Vibrant hand-painted watercolor floral wreath in progress, featuring colorful blooms and lush green leaves surrounding a soft blue center — botanical art perfect for spring or summer inspiration, stationery designs, or wall prints. Watercolor palette and brushes visible, showcasing the creative process

Vibrant hand-painted watercolor floral wreath in progress, featuring colorful blooms and lush green leaves surrounding a soft blue center — botanical art perfect for spring or summer inspiration, stationery designs, or wall prints. Watercolor palette and brushes visible, showcasing the creative process

What Matters Most: Lessons in Clarity, Character, and Choice

May 31, 20252 min read

Close-up of a botanical watercolor painting of a coffee plant with vibrant red coffee cherries and deep green leaves, framed by a hand-painted gold circle. Surrounding the artwork are handmade watercolor pans in rich shades of red, brown, and green, along with Winsor & Newton brushes, a ceramic palette, and delicate dried flowers. This botanical illustration showcases artisanal materials and natural pigments, perfect for lovers of coffee, watercolor art, slow living, and creative process aesthetics.

Close-up of a botanical watercolor painting of a coffee plant with vibrant red coffee cherries and deep green leaves, framed by a hand-painted gold circle. Surrounding the artwork are handmade watercolor pans in rich shades of red, brown, and green, along with Winsor & Newton brushes, a ceramic palette, and delicate dried flowers. This botanical illustration showcases artisanal materials and natural pigments, perfect for lovers of coffee, watercolor art, slow living, and creative process aesthetics.

Studio Notes: Learning, Growing, and Trusting the Process in 2025

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 31, 20252 min read

Watercolor painting of vibrant wildflowers arranged in an oval shape, featuring marigolds, camellias, nasturtiums, cornflowers, and other botanical blooms. The artwork sits on a white desk alongside a paint palette, pencil, and dried flowers — capturing a quiet moment in the artist’s studio.

Watercolor painting of vibrant wildflowers arranged in an oval shape, featuring marigolds, camellias, nasturtiums, cornflowers, and other botanical blooms. The artwork sits on a white desk alongside a paint palette, pencil, and dried flowers — capturing a quiet moment in the artist’s studio.

Studio Notes: Stepping Away to Move Forward

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 17, 20252 min read

A blog post about letting go of rigid plans, adjusting to life changes, and reconnecting with creativity through acceptance.

A blog post about letting go of rigid plans, adjusting to life changes, and reconnecting with creativity through acceptance.

Studio Notes: A Season of Surrender

ART BUSINESS LIFE

May 16, 20252 min read

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