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I think that’s the root of it I probably fall back too much on my creative vices maybe on comms. Ive had a Eros and Psyche piece stuck in my head for ages all mapped out so maybe I just need to put some fire there
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I think that’s the root of it I probably fall back too much on my creative vices maybe on comms. Ive had a Eros and Psyche piece stuck in my head for ages all mapped out so maybe I just need to put some fire there
Yes! Definitely time to refill my creative well a bit. I have a bunch of cozy and not so cozy fall movies on my watchlist I haven’t seen before so maybe I’ll start there 🙂
November 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Yes! Definitely time to refill my creative well a bit. I have a bunch of cozy and not so cozy fall movies on my watchlist I haven’t seen before so maybe I’ll start there 🙂
I think that’s a good point I need to integrate. Find areas I can positively reflect on at the minimum
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I think that’s a good point I need to integrate. Find areas I can positively reflect on at the minimum
Oh I’m so jealous this looks so perfect. Do you get a lot of cedar trees where you are? Here they’re all I can smell on my walks and it’s my favourite thing
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Oh I’m so jealous this looks so perfect. Do you get a lot of cedar trees where you are? Here they’re all I can smell on my walks and it’s my favourite thing
Course! 🖤 I’m ok just enjoying the fall weather
Hope you’re good too 🥰
Hope you’re good too 🥰
November 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Course! 🖤 I’m ok just enjoying the fall weather
Hope you’re good too 🥰
Hope you’re good too 🥰
Omg so cute! Love this
November 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Omg so cute! Love this
That does mean a lot thank you 💕 I’m sure it’s also chronic illness woes tinting everything
My mum when in art uni had the dean say to her - if there wasn’t at least one student having an existential breakdown about their art per semester they weren’t trying enough lol
My mum when in art uni had the dean say to her - if there wasn’t at least one student having an existential breakdown about their art per semester they weren’t trying enough lol
November 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
That does mean a lot thank you 💕 I’m sure it’s also chronic illness woes tinting everything
My mum when in art uni had the dean say to her - if there wasn’t at least one student having an existential breakdown about their art per semester they weren’t trying enough lol
My mum when in art uni had the dean say to her - if there wasn’t at least one student having an existential breakdown about their art per semester they weren’t trying enough lol
It’s just that every quarterly spin out lasts 3 months lol
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s just that every quarterly spin out lasts 3 months lol
Woo solidarity in this love it - it’ll help keep me accountable 🙂
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Woo solidarity in this love it - it’ll help keep me accountable 🙂
I keep meaning to try clip studio - this is good motivation.
I’m just obsessed with all the beautiful texture you brought out. Your work is always amazing but these particularly are gorgeous
I’m just obsessed with all the beautiful texture you brought out. Your work is always amazing but these particularly are gorgeous
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I keep meaning to try clip studio - this is good motivation.
I’m just obsessed with all the beautiful texture you brought out. Your work is always amazing but these particularly are gorgeous
I’m just obsessed with all the beautiful texture you brought out. Your work is always amazing but these particularly are gorgeous
These are so beyond stunning. What brushes did you use?
I just imagine hanging up huge huge prints of these
I just imagine hanging up huge huge prints of these
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
These are so beyond stunning. What brushes did you use?
I just imagine hanging up huge huge prints of these
I just imagine hanging up huge huge prints of these
Haha and I’m pagan! 🙂 good I can justify it with that even though they’re not ritual candles lol
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Haha and I’m pagan! 🙂 good I can justify it with that even though they’re not ritual candles lol
I guess it’s perfectionism mixed with imposter syndrome maybe or something else that my therapist should unpack lol 😅
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I guess it’s perfectionism mixed with imposter syndrome maybe or something else that my therapist should unpack lol 😅
Plus the illness and pain will definitely mess with your head to soundly convince you the negative thoughts are in fact totally correct Ugg
November 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Plus the illness and pain will definitely mess with your head to soundly convince you the negative thoughts are in fact totally correct Ugg
Awe I’m sorry to hear that 💛 I’m the opposite I’m so miserable during the summer that I think I have to do everything single thing I love during fall/winter and set unreasonable demands for myself and everything and then crash lol
November 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Awe I’m sorry to hear that 💛 I’m the opposite I’m so miserable during the summer that I think I have to do everything single thing I love during fall/winter and set unreasonable demands for myself and everything and then crash lol
Oh yeah it’s completely set against weird imaginary standard I’ve made for myself based on basically nothing lol
Any kind of physical derailing that creative flow is so heartbreaking. I try to remember to give my self grace in that regard with my chronic stuff but easier said than done right?
Any kind of physical derailing that creative flow is so heartbreaking. I try to remember to give my self grace in that regard with my chronic stuff but easier said than done right?
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Oh yeah it’s completely set against weird imaginary standard I’ve made for myself based on basically nothing lol
Any kind of physical derailing that creative flow is so heartbreaking. I try to remember to give my self grace in that regard with my chronic stuff but easier said than done right?
Any kind of physical derailing that creative flow is so heartbreaking. I try to remember to give my self grace in that regard with my chronic stuff but easier said than done right?
This new shape language your integrating is fire Dan
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
This new shape language your integrating is fire Dan
Course! Love your work 🙂💕
November 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Course! Love your work 🙂💕
Around hating all old work?
For me I get into this mindset of I can’t trust my own opinion. Like I tricked/fooled myself into thinking my stuff was good but i was wrong
It usually lines up w/ when I don’t prioritize new pieces so i can’t see the progress I’ve made in personal work only comms
For me I get into this mindset of I can’t trust my own opinion. Like I tricked/fooled myself into thinking my stuff was good but i was wrong
It usually lines up w/ when I don’t prioritize new pieces so i can’t see the progress I’ve made in personal work only comms
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Around hating all old work?
For me I get into this mindset of I can’t trust my own opinion. Like I tricked/fooled myself into thinking my stuff was good but i was wrong
It usually lines up w/ when I don’t prioritize new pieces so i can’t see the progress I’ve made in personal work only comms
For me I get into this mindset of I can’t trust my own opinion. Like I tricked/fooled myself into thinking my stuff was good but i was wrong
It usually lines up w/ when I don’t prioritize new pieces so i can’t see the progress I’ve made in personal work only comms
Beautiful line of work wow
November 15, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Beautiful line of work wow