So slowly I began to breathe life again into my creative self. I started to art journal again, I organised a few art dates with friends and my joy began to return. It's funny how things happen like that. I had been feeling so lost but by just returning to the small things, the daily things, I began to feel inspired again and I was able to move out of the slump I was in and overcome the creative blocks.
On one art art date, my friend and I had fun practising intuitive painting on large canvases, and on another art date, I made notebooks with another friend. Art dates are so good for the soul. It's so much fun being creative with someone else and being inspired by each other.
Here are a few of my art journalings lately.
My art journal is a place where I process feelings and the things I've been thinking about. It's kind of meditative and playful at the same time.
I have been thinking a lot about being childlike at heart, not cynical but open to life and adventure.
I have also been thinking about permission to shine, and the responsibility I have to be salt and light to the world around me.
Permission and freedom to be myself is a big thing for me.
Being seen feels scary as my fear is that it can sometimes come with judgement. But it would be such a shame to keep beauty hidden.
Light is meant to be seen, not hidden.
We are meant to bring light and flavour to life. I'm learning this more and more.
An art journal can also simply be a place to play and experiment without fear of 'mistakes' or getting things wrong. I had fun playing with texture in these pages..
I hope you enjoyed these little glimpses into my art journal.
Keep shining and being faithful with the little things.
There is so much freedom to be found there.
Much Love.
xxx
