Today, at work, I was asked a question that took me a little by surprise, when it really shouldn't have. “Are you an artist?” A lovely mum asked as she looked over what once used to be my desk and was now a worktop filled with multiple drawings by mini artists and cuttings that had dropped [...]
“Give yourself credit for the days you made it when you thought you couldn't”. Was the first post to pop up on my Instagram feed this morning. I kind of needed that. Written in white over a black background, the bold letters were as clear as Crystal. I read the quote over and over before [...]
8 am I gather all my things together mobile, book, keys, card, etc. Double-check on my phone, the one thing I can't leave the house without. My bags all set to accommodate my long commute and day. As I go about my journey, before reaching for my book (I’m currently reading I Am Pilgrim by [...]
Solace can be found in the ambience of an art studio, wherever that may be. There is something romantic about drawing, painting and the peace that wraps the soul. Calmness whilst concentrating. And, the satisfaction of the final piece being unveiled is a personal favourite. It’s a delight to come home to a place I [...]
9am, I patiently stand by the coffee shop counter, waiting for my mountain creamed hot chocolate to be topped with extra cocoa. With my phone in hand, I take my hot drink to a quiet spot, where I begin to scroll through Instagram, keeping up with all the positive motivators I follow. A hot drink [...]
I was sat across my friend as she pinched and stretched my smartphone, zooming into my latest piece. I Waited for an approval of some sort, a smile, a nod, anything. And, there it was a warm smile spread across her face as she said: “I really like this”. I too smiled in praise of [...]
