In Flow

Happy New Year friends. I'm a believer in documenting our journeys. Over the holidays my creative journey was in full swing – I was in flow. You know that magical amazing state of focus and fluidity. I'm sharing some shots...

 

xo

In My Sketchbook

Some of my favourite sketches from this fall so far, and the start of a new painting. Birds, tumbling type, florals and nature-infused big hair... this is what's inspiring me these days.

Sadness, reflection, elegance, vulnerability, playful festive joy. It's all here. That's the beauty of being human isn't it?

Camping + Sketching + Carving

Camping at the lake has proven to be a favourite creative setting. Nature has a way of calming and igniting me at the same time. I sketched and carved my heart out. So many beautiful shapes and lines emerged. I'm simply in love with carving stamps.

 

xo

Choir of Birds

I'm enjoying waking up to sunlight streaming in and a choir of birds chirping in our backyard. Amidst the chaos of being mama today I sketched a few lovely birds, each with a little ornate decoration. 

Welcome summer,

xo

Creative Day

I'm sick with a cold right now, but I decided it was important to carve out some creative time anyway. I know how easy it is to let it slide and have weeks go by without any soul art time. I also know what that does to me - not good. My son was in good hands with his nana and I snuck away to my studio. I'm so glad I did. I feel rejuvenated and inspired, and completely ready to rest now.  I painted; I illustrated some new patterns and made my own art papers; I listened to Bjork; and the sun was even streaming into my studio while I worked which is unusual for Vancouver - kind of my perfect day.

 

[ A work in progress ]

 

 [ My pattern and art paper explorations ]

With a contented exhale I'm off to rest,