D: Drawing

This playful fox was one of our August tutorials at the Kawaii Drawing Club® (soon to become the Happy Creators Collective!).

Fall vibes are in the air (if you live in the Northern hemisphere), so we've been enjoying the warm velvety colors and cozy themes.

I LOVE how Julia V. described her experience:

It’s like a warm cup of cider for the eyes, with little autumn stories tucked into every detail.

Aweeee! 🥰

I hope it inspires you to pick up a pencil and do some cozy sketching too!

Look at these baby foxes by our members. So adorable! Each one – unique in its own way 😊.

I am planning a special event to celebrate the beginning of the Happy Creators Collective in September.

Once I have more details, I'll reach out! 😊

R: Resource

Did you know that if you have a Spotify Premium, you have 15 hours of complementary audiobooks each month? I didn't know that!

This month, I've been really enjoying the "Art and Fear" audiobook by David Bayles.

I could see myself in many of the challenges that artist experience, when faced with the prospect of making art 😜.

You can also find it on Amazon (my affiliate link).

A: Affirmation

Every excuse I had for NOT prioritizing art-making in my life has been shattered 😆 by this powerful essay by Strangest Loop on things that aren't doing the thing – read beautifully by Christ Williamson, if you prefer an audio version.

So here is this week's affirmation:

Do the thing.

W: Wonder

The essay I above about "doing the thing" made such a deep impression on me, that I've put my weekly activities under a loupe 🔍 to identify what changes I can make to prioritize art.

I used to wake up super early and draw before my children got up... but that's not working for me at the moment.

Back to the drawing board!

If early AM doesn't work, can I do it after breakfast?
Can I do it for 1 hour before checking emails and starting work?
Can I do it in the evening before bed? (Definitely a "no" for me 😂)
Can I ask for help from my partner to enable my "art time"?

So here is this week's question to wonder about:

I wonder... what do I need to think / believe / do, so that I can "do the thing"?

What is your "thing"?

And how can you give it space?

Reply if you would like to share! 😊 I read and answer every email.

With love,
Tatyana

PS: Let's create together!

Learn how to draw YOUR OWN original kawaii characters (15 minutes a day!) with my 21 Day Challenge
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