06 June 2017

Nourish update

This year I chose Nourish for my guiding word, as we are now halfway through the year (scary!) I thought I'd give you a little update on how I'm going.

With both of my girls in school I find myself with a lot of time on my hands, so I have been nourishing my creativity a lot! I have been learning and trying new techniques with my painting, joined an online gouache course, sharing my artwork more on Instagram  and Facebook (which can be a little bit scary!), and more recently published an online portfolio (you can see it here) of my art & design.

My dream job would be to create and sell my artwork, but at the moment it's baby steps, as I continue working on my skills and building up my portfolio and work. I'm hoping to get to the point of adding an online store to my portfolio (either sell through an online store like Etsy or via my website), and maybe take on freelance or commission work.



I am slowly but surely finding a better balance with making time for myself vs housework, as well as taking the time to enjoy the little things more, like enjoying the warmth of the sunshine while sitting on the back deck while I paint, while remembering to be grateful.

With my health and fitness, I have been trying to get my body moving more. I have been taking a few walks along the river with my family as well as on my own or with a friend. Getting out of the (cold) house, and enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, really helps my mindset too, and gives me the extra boost I need to get through the day.

I am continuing my search for a part-time job, but finding it difficult in finding something that offers the hours I require and that is close to home. Hopefully something will turn up soon.


How's progress with your guiding word going? Are you still working towards a guiding word/new year's resolution or have you given up?

8 comments:

  1. It sounds like you have found a great balance there Julie. Nourishing ourselves and our needs is so important but so easy to put to the side with all the other claims on our time!

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    1. Thanks Kirsty, yes I agree its so important. Its taken me a while (and for both my girls to be at school) for me to find a better balance. I'm sure it'll change once I return to work :(

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  2. Your artwork really is beautiful. I love the cactus. I can't believe we're half way through the year. Argh!!! Can it please slow down? I'm glad to hear you're guiding word is helping you through the year. Finding a part time job is not easy. Good luck with the search. #teamIBOT

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    1. Thanks Renee! I'd like the year to slow down too...my baby is turning 6 this year and I'm not happy! :)

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  3. This is so lovely to read and i think art is such a wonderful creative process that it helps us learn more about our capabilities and creativy. In 2013 I joined an on-line creative challenge called Index-Card-A-Day where for all of June and July you create something that is based on the daily prompt (or not) and use a flimsy index card - lined cards - to do so. From that beginning I learned so much more about where I wanted to go creatively and am now in my 5th year of doing it. If you want to see more about it, go to daisyyellow.com where the owner/artist Tammy Garcia has lots to say about art and creating in general. Wishing you well. Denyse x

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    1. Thanks Denyse, I've heard of the Index-card-a-day and come across it on IG, I'll have to check it out. :)

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  4. Julie, this is fantastic! I love where your word has taken you! Awesome goals! And your portfolio looks so good! Love your talent. And it sounds like nourish has been so great for you xx

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