Serena Janelle
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Serena Janelle
@serenacreates.bsky.social
A Canadian Illustrator, crochet fashion artist, occasional writer, and mental health/disability advocate. Promoting creativity as a necessary part of the healing journey 💕✨🌈🐸🍄
Finally finished this painting! I love how it turned out. I typically have my paintings set in the night time with a starry sky backdrop, so this was a little different for me 😄 experimenting feels so good when the end result turns out 💕

#art #artist #painting #cottagecore
March 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A rough sketch of my next painting 😍 I’m so excited to get started
#art #painting #cottagecore
March 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Last update on the mandala. I decided to colour it in using sparkly gel pens and I love it so much 😄 there’s nothing quite like the confidence boost you get from completing something new 💕 #mandalas #traditionalart #art #confidence
March 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Finished my first mandala 😍 it didn’t turn out perfect, but I am pretty proud of my first attempt and can’t wait to create some more.

#mandalas #traditionalart #artist #drawing
March 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I decided to try my hand at drawing mandalas today! This was such a therapeutic activity. I felt relaxed and like my head totally cleared while I worked away
#mandalas #traditionalart #artist
March 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Self-care isn’t just face masks and bubble baths (although, sometimes it is those things too). Self-care is taking care of ourselves mentally, spiritually and physically. Eating, sleeping, learning, socializing and doing things we love are all self-care. Self-care is an intrinsic part of being 💖
March 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Having type 1 diabetes as a kid was always such a lonely experience. I knew no one else with diabetes. Nowadays, a lot of us have to wear technology to help check our blood or give us insulin and I spot type 1 diabetics everywhere! I hope kids today feel a little less alone 💖 #t1d #illustration
February 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hello friends 👋 My name is Serena and I make nature inspired illustrations centred on themes of mental wellness and disability advocacy and I make crochet fashion like the stuff in these pictures. I just wanted to say that I am excited to be here to share with you all 💕✨ #meettheartist
February 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I’ve been struggling to sleep… or even relax recently. There is so much more hate in the world than I ever realized and I don’t know how to process that and I know a lot of people are feeling the same. It is important to practice self care and spread love so we stay resilient.

#art #selfcare
February 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Making mistakes is part of the journey. Not being where you want to be, is normal, it takes time to achieve goals and dreams. You are not a failure, even if you have failed at things. We have our whole lives to try again, find the right path for ourselves and become who we want to be ✨💕

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February 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM