Hi there, I know it is hard for so many reasons. 2 toddlers here full-time at home. 2023 was the same for me, mostly due to health issues and having to focus on the things that keep the ball rolling. I also felt a bit disheartened and disappointed in things not coming to fruition as I hoped for, with a feeling of "what's the point" settling in. I think for me it's finding out what underlying beliefs I have that keep me from drawing. Because when I do have some little time to myself I don't seem to want to draw these days. What is it you would like to work on? :)
@@romicajones I pray all is well and you’re healing.❤️ 2 toddlers, you are SuperMom! Oh wow I feel what you’re saying! Especially after days and weeks have passed of me wanting every day to find the time and it didn’t happen. I remain hopeful because like you said, even if it’s taking 15 mins of something I love to do. I’ve been wanting to create more art tutorials and just paint like I use to do and get lost in the time lol😅
@createartwithus2009 Thank you, I am finally well again and so happy and grateful. I want to believe that this time of creative energy will come again. I heard an interesting quote but don't remember where from saying that we can have it all, but not all at the same time. Coming to peace with the fact that right now my babies are my priority has given me a lot more peace. Also being off social media and deleting my instagram and facebook apps off my phone has done so much for me (time and mental space and clarity). Creative work is work, it takes physical and mental and spiritual energy to bring something to life. And sometimes we need that energy for other things. Actually stepping away and accepting where I am at right now made me realise that my books and creating sellable items is actually not what I want to do right now. I think I will want these things again, but they are not my priority right now. I hope that with patience you will find this time of painting and filming and sharing again. Maybe you need time to rest and that is okay. Or maybe soon you will find that you are ready to start working on these things again. You can do this :)
@@romicajones That sounds amazing! Off those platforms and realizing where you are in this journey, and giving yourself grace.❤️ I know that one day I will find it and it will be a great time for it. 🙏🏾 Thank you for replying to me and sharing.
I like the facing each other cover of Maud and Anne. It looks like it could be a picture book up to middle grade. Decorative elements would be nice, "embracing" the image as you say -- twirling plants and wildflowers coming from Anne's side, and from Maud' s side maybe some papers, pens, ink bottle? I think it looks better with facing each other, there is more emotional connection, as you said. Upside down could also work potentially, showing opposite parallel lives of the real Maud and fictional Anne. The thumbnail of Maud looking in the mirror at Anne, I thought of green plants and vines and flowers coming out of the mirror, spreading out into the room and into her real world. Anne of Green Gables is also one of my all-time favorites ❤🌻
Oooh the mirror idea sounds like a really cool one for an art print or an idea for a graphic novel 😍 Thank you for sharing your ideas and feedback, Mary. It’s nice to talk about different approaches and this could go so many ways ☺️ I guess that’s one thing I miss from being in education - that you can talk about ideas with people
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability! I’m a toddler Mom and it’s been so difficult for me to get back to what I love. Creating.
Hi there, I know it is hard for so many reasons. 2 toddlers here full-time at home. 2023 was the same for me, mostly due to health issues and having to focus on the things that keep the ball rolling. I also felt a bit disheartened and disappointed in things not coming to fruition as I hoped for, with a feeling of "what's the point" settling in. I think for me it's finding out what underlying beliefs I have that keep me from drawing. Because when I do have some little time to myself I don't seem to want to draw these days. What is it you would like to work on? :)
@@romicajones I pray all is well and you’re healing.❤️ 2 toddlers, you are SuperMom! Oh wow I feel what you’re saying! Especially after days and weeks have passed of me wanting every day to find the time and it didn’t happen. I remain hopeful because like you said, even if it’s taking 15 mins of something I love to do.
I’ve been wanting to create more art tutorials and just paint like I use to do and get lost in the time lol😅
@createartwithus2009 Thank you, I am finally well again and so happy and grateful. I want to believe that this time of creative energy will come again. I heard an interesting quote but don't remember where from saying that we can have it all, but not all at the same time. Coming to peace with the fact that right now my babies are my priority has given me a lot more peace. Also being off social media and deleting my instagram and facebook apps off my phone has done so much for me (time and mental space and clarity). Creative work is work, it takes physical and mental and spiritual energy to bring something to life. And sometimes we need that energy for other things. Actually stepping away and accepting where I am at right now made me realise that my books and creating sellable items is actually not what I want to do right now. I think I will want these things again, but they are not my priority right now. I hope that with patience you will find this time of painting and filming and sharing again. Maybe you need time to rest and that is okay. Or maybe soon you will find that you are ready to start working on these things again. You can do this :)
@@romicajones That sounds amazing! Off those platforms and realizing where you are in this journey, and giving yourself grace.❤️ I know that one day I will find it and it will be a great time for it. 🙏🏾 Thank you for replying to me and sharing.
Sorry for the shaky handheld camera :/ needing to get a tripod. What have you been working on? ❤
I like the facing each other cover of Maud and Anne. It looks like it could be a picture book up to middle grade. Decorative elements would be nice, "embracing" the image as you say -- twirling plants and wildflowers coming from Anne's side, and from Maud' s side maybe some papers, pens, ink bottle? I think it looks better with facing each other, there is more emotional connection, as you said. Upside down could also work potentially, showing opposite parallel lives of the real Maud and fictional Anne.
The thumbnail of Maud looking in the mirror at Anne, I thought of green plants and vines and flowers coming out of the mirror, spreading out into the room and into her real world.
Anne of Green Gables is also one of my all-time favorites ❤🌻
Oooh the mirror idea sounds like a really cool one for an art print or an idea for a graphic novel 😍 Thank you for sharing your ideas and feedback, Mary. It’s nice to talk about different approaches and this could go so many ways ☺️ I guess that’s one thing I miss from being in education - that you can talk about ideas with people