Creative flow and gentle progress

This past week, something beautiful has happened — things are starting to feel... normal.

Waking up to sketch, writing blog posts, responding to emails, painting during the day, even keeping on top of admin — it no longer feels like something I’m trying to do. It feels like something I do. This is my creative life now, and it fits.

I’ve learned a lot about pacing myself over the past few weeks. I don’t have to push to prove I’m committed. I just have to show up consistently and honour my energy. I’ve rearranged my weekly rhythm to reflect that — two full creative days, three admin sessions, and space to rest and reset.

This week, I released my very first newsletter (finally!) and was blown away by the kind responses. The last bookmark sold just hours after it went out. I’ve since uploaded four new original artworks and a set of five handmade cards to the shop. My collection is slowly growing, and each piece brings a little more colour and joy into the world.

Golden Whisper

My inspiration was to bring some summer warmth to a cold winters day,

I’ve also continued my morning sketch game — this week it’s Goats and it’s still just as fun. My midday watercolour reset is turning into a favourite part of the day. A way to switch gears, pause, and breathe.

Simple 15 minute sketch!

No pressure, just create!

That said, I noticed something today that I want to work on. When I have the thought that I should be doing something — like writing a blog post — but don’t feel like doing it in that moment, instead of switching to something I do want to do (like painting), I sometimes end up scrolling on my phone. It’s a mix of guilt and procrastination, and I’m learning to recognize it. Awareness is the first step. I don’t need to force myself — I just need to stay connected to my energy and choose what feels aligned.

Here’s to building a life that feels good on the inside, not just looks good on the outside.

Thanks for being here.

With a creative heart,
Brenna