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DESIGNWITHFLAIR

creativity inspired by the spontaneity of scribble

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Category: learning curves

Epiphany…

It has suddenly dawned on me…..that I prefer painting to making books! Should have been pretty obvious cos I spend … More

abstract expressionism, artwork, mixed media, painting, taking a book making hiatus

Self portraits

Recently I find myself sketching more self portraits……which is quite interesting considering that I went through a sketching ‘my hands’ … More

being honest, me time, sketching, thoughts

Zoom classes…

This lockdown has made me reevaluate….see things in a different light. I never used to be one for online chats…. … More

broadband, fierce grace live, growth, life drawing online with london drawing, lockdown, making the best of a tricky situation, me time, plein air painting, Zoom classes, Zoom life drawing, Zoom yoga classes

Small spaces

I’m struggling to compartmentalise my life….. I need the fluidity of my studio…where I can lay everything out. I don’t … More

lockdown, self preservation, working from home

Knowing when to quit (is a good call)

You’ve got to quit when you’re ahead….to count your losses. (I’m all heart and cliche this morning). Obviously in business….you … More

business losses, play to win

Not so.

The grass is always (seemingly) greener….and I don’t want to chase pipe dreams. I keep getting told that some other … More

all this talk of migration, being happy, being honest, finding my niche

Approaching design with trepidation.

So……I have had the busiest month ever….!!!! Juggling day job and art studio!! Mental fatigue. I only breathed a sigh … More

handmade journal, I did it, pushing myself to complete, relief, self doubt, working on a commission

Surprising myself

Some words get easier to say with age….or maybe it’s just me…I find ‘no’ such a breeze to say. Not … More

because, moral code, saying no

Hard work….getting there

Hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been very hard at work….beginning to pay off in itsy bitsy steps!!!! Finally been able to put a … More

e-commerce, getting on with it, hard work, Shopify

On the clock

Impatience is just about the worst thing that can happen in art. I just messed up 90 minutes worth of … More

headless f***ing chicken syndrome, impatience, on the clock, rushing, so pissed

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