Things will be quiet for a bit around here. I have something I am narrowing my focus on that I will share with you soon

Do all artists go through this? Is my artwork adding value to the world? Ugh, mental drama!

I did a creative workshop last year which resulted in me posting on my blog every day during and since it finished.

Not just yet, but at some point this year, I will be making art from my new studio!

I’ve hit the wall! It’s time to loosen up!

I’d be doing all of these things whether I officially called myself ‘artist’ or not.

I’m taking time this evening to let my artistic dreams run wild!

Value, reflections, beauty and storytelling.

I don’t want to stop at my ‘Need’ diamond. There is so much more to explore with textile waste, value, beauty and action.

Sometimes it’s difficult having a full life + being an artist. Difficult, but I’m so grateful.

My current studio is small but wonderful. The only big things in there are my artworks and the holes around the windows and doors.

Jeff Koons’ stainless steel sculpture ‘Venus’ at the NGV has inspired me to make a life-size gold kangaroo sculpture - how hard could it be??

The signs of burnout approach yet again.

Excitement to make artwork does not equal energy to make artwork. It’s time to have an early night.

Forced 'rest' is difficult, especially when I'm excited to work on my current art projects. No worries, there is tomorrow!

I’ve moved furniture and stuff, stuff, stuff around again and now I have a functioning sewing corner in the studio!

I love moving my art supplies and furniture around my studio. It takes a while of working in a studio to really know how the space is best used.

My latest PencilBooth email newsletter went out today. I’ve been working on that, getting it looking good.