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Hi all,I want to try and take time to update my journal more regularly. I recently skimmed through my past entries and wished I had documented more of my life.This past Spring, me and my husband visited Japan for a quick break. I spent my preschool, kindergarten and some elementary there so I have great childhood memories.Japan is very special to me. It's where I recharge and where I disappear. When I say disappear, I mean into a sea of people who are obsessed with the idea of efficiency. No face to a name nor name to a face, just a place you need to be with a job that must be done.Veering away from personal reflection, there was so much c...

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Hello again! I wanted to check in with everyone before the year ended with a quick note. Thank you for following my work, especially since I haven't been very active. I really appreciate it! I haven't been able to upload at the frequency I'd like to or work on art as much as I'd like. The few times I'm able to, I haven't been able to devote enough time to a piece to really call it 'done'. My son is turning 1 soon and I've been revamping my portfolio and resume to return to work full-time or at least land a good contract somewhere. Hoping to resume some conversations with companies I liked a lot. But even though I haven't had the time to ma...

I had a blast at the 100% Festival at Otis College of Art and Design this past weekend. It was great connecting with other artists and so refreshing to hear different perspectives on how to stay focused, inspired and productive. The varied insights from industries outside of gaming was very informative for me - as I tend to get tunnel vision at times when I don't branch out of my usual circle. How others approach setbacks was a powerful conversation because it's not too often you hear about this- primarily because people tend to gloss over the times they've encountered difficulties. It's so valuable to be able to share these experiences wi...

On the Go When I'm disorganized, it radiates into every area of my life. For me, organization enables productivity. I travel often (flying at least 2-3x a month) and have a family so keeping track of things is a must. I've written advice for artists in the past of a different mindset. I hope you enjoy my updated view on this topic! Workplace Having a workspace, even a small one, is a must. Even if you cannot maintain the same place, try to maintain a setup that you can assemble quickly. Here you can see my watercolor and sketch materials. They don't take up a lot of space, but they are (for me) conducive to an efficient workflow. Arrange t...