Is it just me, or do our thoughts sometimes wrap themselves a little too tightly around us? You know those moments…when everything feels a bit too much,when you can’t quite see a way through,when your mind keeps circling the same worries. 🧐 It can feel like you’re stuck there. But I’ve been thinking… What if we’re not as trapped as it feels?What if things are just a little foggy right now? Because sometimes the path isn’t gone it’s just harder to see when our thoughts are loud. And maybe the next step doesn’t have to be big or brave or life-changing… Maybe it’s just this… loosening one small thread. A gentler thought. A softer approach. A tiny step forward, even if you’re not completely sure where it leads. You don’t have to have it all figured out.You don’t need the whole picture. Just a smidgen of movement is enough. 🥰 I’d love to know…what helps you when your mind feels a little tangled? 🤍

I finished last week’s Around the World in 80 Sketches… and honestly, I went on quite the little journey with this one creatively speaking. When I first had a wander around on Google Maps, I completely fell for those little buildings with the ice drifting past… there was just something about the stillness of it all. ❄️ At the same time, I’ve been re-reading an Alice in Wonderland book illustrated by ANDREA D’AQUINO and I am so inspired by her in this version. The mix of watercolour, ink and collage is just… chefs kiss. 😙 👌🏻 So naturally, I thought I’d try a bit of that myself. But then… I picked up some new fineliners I’d been wanting to play with, started a continuous line drawing just to map things out… and before I knew it, the watercolours were out, the page was flowing and the collage idea quietly disappeared somewhere along the way. And you know what… I actually love it just as it is. 🥰❤️ That’s the thing I want you to take from this if you’ve been sitting on the fence about joining in… This isn’t about pressure, precision or performance.It’s about letting your mind wander a little… without questioning where it goes or whether it’s “right”. So if you fancy it… come travel with us. No rules, no expectations… just a smidgen of curiosity 🤍

There’s something about that first warm sunshine of the year that changes everything. Suddenly the air feels lighter, ideas come easier, and even the simplest tasks feel a bit more joyful. 😀 🙌🏻 Today I’m working from where I’m sat, soaking up the warmth, listening to the world carry on around me, and feeling very grateful for this little moment.💐 Sometimes a change of scenery is all creativity needs. 🫶🏻 Where would your dream outdoor office be today? 🌿💻

I really thought about how I wanted to approach last weeks Around the world in 80 sketches. That’s because Iceland holds some memories that I made there with my kids ❤️ it was a fair few years ago now so technology has greatly improved since then, but I did manage to find some footage of my time there 🙌🏻 So I bring you this week’s offerings via a short film, no subtitles just the beauty of a spellbounding country ✨❄️

Today I clocked out. I’m not entirely sure why, but clearly I needed to. I took myself off to lie on the bed, switched on the TV, and let myself rest for a couple of hours. It’s not something I do very often. 🙈 Sometimes the best way to serve your creativity is to stop feeding it for a while. Not every day needs to be productive. Not every day needs to be full of ideas, making, or momentum. Some days are for pausing, softening, and letting the well refill. Being creative just wasn’t on the agenda today, and that feels more than okay. In fact, all I managed was painting a background in my sketchbook… and somehow, that was enough. A gentle reminder from me to you: rest is creative too. 🌿