A different kind of year in review
Celebrating the moments that made 2025 meaningful
An ode to home
How my connection to place took root in Granada.
Why I make art
I started painting as a form of self-care when I was burnt out during the acute phase of the pandemic. Since art is a passion I've developed as an adult, it's fascinating to consider why it's become so important to me. So, here are the key reasons I keep picking up a paintbrush.
Write out the song lyrics by hand
When I was growing up, my favourite albums were the ones that came with a booklet of song lyrics. In 2002 I spent hours processing my teenage angst while singing to Avril Lavigne’s debut album, Let Go. Her booklet had lyrics full of slang that made her feel authentic and relatable.
Reconnect to yourself with colour
On playing with paint as a form of self-care.
The self-care habit I stopped to find more ease
How tracking everything can make us feel more disconnected