My art journey 🎨 🖼
After making this post, I realize how much I've done with art 😲
Over the past three years, I've done less drawing than ever. I'm going through an art crisis at the moment 😅
I feel like less of an artist, despite creating a whole series of Zodiac Gratitude Journals with my own illustrations this summer 😕
But this post shows the power of putting everything down "on paper" (in this case, the screen 😂)
Journaling is so powerful and can really give us a perspective shift 🤩
I didn't realize how much I've done, and I should give myself credit for that, especially being a Virgo (iykyk 😆😅)
Embarking on an art journey often involves phases of intense creativity and moments of doubt—both essential parts of growth as an artist. This journey started as early as age 5, with constant drawing using markers, pens, and pencils from 2008 to 2014, a foundational period that laid the groundwork for artistic skills. Transitioning into digital art around age 12 by illustrating on drawing tablets and apps opened new possibilities, allowing experimentation with styles and techniques. Exploring animation at age 13 marked another expansion of creative expression, and by age 14, freelance illustrating children's books became a tangible achievement, blending passion with professional opportunities. Publishing the first self-illustrated children's book at 16 demonstrated how projects rooted in academic interests—like a geography project—can blossom into art endeavors with personal significance. The culmination of these experiences led to the release of a full Zodiac Gratitude Journal series by age 21, a unique blend of illustration and personal reflection. This collection represents not just artistic output but also emotional and spiritual exploration. Engaging with journaling has been transformative, providing perspective shifts that help artists appreciate their journey and growth. Facing an art crisis or creative block is common but can be approached as an opportunity to reassess and reconnect with one’s passion. Recognizing progress made over the years—even when output slows—builds confidence and motivation to continue evolving as an artist. For anyone on their own creative path, remember that chronicling your work and thoughts, whether on paper or a digital screen, can reveal how much you’ve accomplished and inspire future projects. Embrace all stages of your artistic journey, from playful beginnings to proud breakthroughs, and give yourself credit for every achievement along the way.
i think I've seen those books before