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Lately, I have been managing my expectations. It’s not something I set out to do intentionally. It happened quietly, over time. Somewhere b...

February 9, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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Behind every celebrated goal is a journey most people never witness. This is a quiet reflection on effort, endurance, and learning to manage expectations along the way...

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MANAGING MY EXPECTATIONS

Girl on the Train | Digital Art Timelapse (Turning a Reference Into My Art Style)

February 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM

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2026 Custom Family Calendar | Annual Design Process & Template Update

February 2, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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MOTION: ON TIME, TRUST, AND LETTING LIFE MOVE

January 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM

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Time is strange.

When you imagine it ahead of you, it feels abundant, stretching endlessly into the future. You think you have time...

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Time is strange. When you imagine it ahead of you, it feels abundant, stretching endlessly into the future. You think you have time. B...

Why MOTION Is My Word for the Year | Art Timelapse & Creative Reflection

January 7, 2026 at 10:13 AM

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As we close the year, and as I quietly step into being a year older, I wanted to end it the only way I know how: with reflection. This wil...

January 5, 2026 at 7:36 AM

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What 2025 taught me...

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WHAT 2025 TAUGHT ME:

Samburu Birthday Photography Vlog | The Wildlife Photos Captured Along the Way

December 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM

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Merry Christmas Digital Art Timelapse | Festive Lettering Illustration in Procreate

December 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM

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Drawing A Girl in Her Feelings | Emotional Art Style Transformation Timelapse

December 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM

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Creating a Christmas Ornaments Seamless Pattern | Festive Digital Art Timelapse on Procreate

December 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM

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Elegant Afro Beauty Illustration | Christmas-Inspired Digital Art Timelapse on Procreate

December 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM

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GROWING THROUGH FEAR: REWIRING THE MIND FOR SUCCESS

December 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM

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I never imagined I’d reach a point where I was afraid to paint, at least in the traditional way. Over the years, I moved fully into digital art, leaving my canvas behind… scanslypink.blogspot.com/2025/11/grow...

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I never imagined I’d reach a point where I was afraid to paint, at least in the traditional way. Over the years, I moved fully into digital ...

Thanksgiving Digital Art Timelapse | Creating Festive Text Illustration From Scratch

November 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM

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WHEN CHANGE FEELS LIKE LOSS:

November 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM

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Change isn’t just growth, it’s loss, sacrifice, and choosing your future self even on the tired days.

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Learning To Let Go Without Looking Back! In the last post, we discussed adaptation and how every shift in life requires flexibility. We lear...

Cozy Nighttime Digital Art Timelapse | Lofi-Inspired Art From Sketchbook to Finished Illustration

November 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM

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Walking in Karura Forest | Peaceful Drawing Process with Relaxing Music Digital Art Timelapse

November 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM

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THE IN-BETWEEN: ARE YOU STUCK OR GROWING?

November 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM

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There’s this stage in life that we don’t talk about enough, the in-between. It’s that space where you know something needs to change, but you haven’t quite figured out what or how...

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There’s this stage in life that we don’t talk about enough, the in-between. It’s that space where you know something needs to change, but yo...

Digital Art Speedart | Afro Woman with Purple Streaks | Relaxing Timelapse Drawing

November 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM

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FEELING TRAPPED IN A CAGE, YET THE DOOR IS WIDE OPEN

November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM

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I had a dream recently that still lingers in my mind.

In my dream, I was on vacation with my family by a lakeside. We had been…

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I had a dream recently that still lingers in my mind. In my dream, I was on vacation with my family by a lakeside. We had been given a b...

Creating Happy Halloween Art | Digital Illustration on Procreate

October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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Digital Art Speedart: Afro Woman with Side Braid Created From A Real-Life Portrait

October 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM

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October 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM

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There are seasons in life where silence feels safer than words. Where speaking becomes too heavy, and even explaining feels like reopening a wound that’s trying its best to close...

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SILENT BATTLES AND THE GRACE TO HEAL

There are seasons in life where silence feels safer than words. Where speaking becomes too heavy, and even explaining feels like reopening...

How to Create a Bokeh Light Effect in Procreate | Easy Background & Backdrop Tutorial

October 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM

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YOU REALLY DO BECOME WHAT YOU THINK

October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM

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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible power of our minds. Every thought we entertain, every belief we hold onto, quietly shapes the way we see ourselves and the world around us…

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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible power of our minds. Every thought we entertain, every belief we hold onto, quietly shapes t...