2, four... 6, eight... Let's get the mindset straight!

After a bit of a Mommy Gap where I left being a freelance graphic designer to raise my kids, I decided it was time reboot my creativity. For some reason I kept telling myself that I didn't have time to spend being creative, that those days of making were behind me, and I didn't need to keep up the fight.

The truth was that no matter how much I kept denying it, art creeped into everything I did. Volunteering at school became running the art program, making costumes for Halloween became prize winning creations, leading Girl Scout meetings became over the top art lessons. I couldn't get away from it if I'd tried. No matter how you slice it, once an artist, always an artist and it's never too late to find your way back.

If you have ever felt like you're not good enough or it's not perfect enough or if you're just not as willing to go there, it's ok. You're not alone. All of us have our moments. Mine usually involved freaking out over a hot cup of tea. The thing is you can't leave those negative thoughts there. You have to get up, dust off and realize those thoughts are just that... thoughts.

Keep on moving and see where it goes. You'd be amazed where it can lead you. Feel free to ping me if you ever need a pep talk. I'm a great cheerleader. (Now if only I could have taken my own advice sooner.) 💜

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