Do you really know yourself, Reader? If social media trends and algorithms didn't influence your opinions, would you still follow those art trends? When someone criticizes you or your art, do you automatically accept their judgement as your personal truth? When your culture reinforces negative beliefs about art and creativity, do you buy into those collective stories because you're "supposed to?" And do you make art you truly love, or does your art conform to societal expectations in order to...
17 days ago • 1 min read
A HUGE creative milestone was reached today, Reader! I published a brand new video on my channel, which marks my official return to YouTube! Over the last several months, I've been on a steady recovery from creative burnout. As such, publishing this video is a significant milestone for me because it represents all the wonderful progress I've made on my creative journey. So in today's video titled Recovering from creative burnout: This is how I'm healing (The Artist’s Way Week 1), you get to...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! Well, this wasn't the email I was expecting to write this week. If you followed my newsletters these past few weeks, you know I'm currently doing The Artist's Way 12-week program. So far, I'm finding it extremely helpful! For those who don't know, The Artist's Way is a 12-week program that helps artists reconnect with their creativity. Artistic recovery happens when you unblock your creativity by overcoming limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and fear. That being said, my...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey there, Reader! I had an epiphany the other day! I realized that even though I took a break from art in order to heal from burnout, life obviously went on for the kind people (such as yourself) who're subscribed to my weekly newsletter. So while I rested and recharged my creative batteries for many months, a lot of you actively continued creating art. That means you likely made progress with your drawing and painting skills. No matter how big or how small, your meaningful progress deserves...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader! I left you with a mysterious cliffhanger in last week's email. Allow me to reveal it to you now. Last week, I mentioned that when I returned to watercolour painting, I encountered a problem. The unexpected challenge I ran into is procrastination. You see, while I was healing from burnout, I did a lot of inner work and self-reflection to aid my recovery. So over the past several months, I've made amazing progress with adopting healthier habits and improving my artist...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey there, Reader! When I took time away from making art and publishing content, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to redesign my workspace. My old workspace was crowded and it didn't have good lighting. So, I embarked on an exciting project that completely revolutionized the environment in which I create art. Here are some of the positive changes I made: I painted the walls (You'll see the new colour in upcoming YouTube videos!) I bought a cozy rug that feels super soft I rearranged...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Reader! I want to share some surprising news regarding the polls from last week's newsletter before I dive into the content of this week's newsletter. In a nutshell, I asked my audience if you're interested in reading or watching content that documents my journey of creative recovery as I do The Artist's Way program. And a whopping 80.5% voted yes! Truth be told, I'm pleasantly surprised by these results! I plan to start The Artist's Way 12-week program during the first week of...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey there, Reader! Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what I envision for the future of my content. In last week's email, I wrote this: In this brand new cycle of life, I am focused on becoming artistically and creatively empowered, embracing my authentic self-expression through art, and embracing my voice again. So now I'd like to share some of the ideas that I believe will support these goals. I don't have all the answers yet, but I believe sharing my thoughts with you will...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey there, Reader! If you're a new subscriber, I'd like to wish you a warm welcome to this newsletter! And if you're a long-time subscriber, I want you to know that I'm really glad to reconnect with you. It has been a while since we last spoke. So allow me to take a moment to recap what has happened since the last newsletter I sent you on November 12th, 2025. In a nutshell, I succumbed to burnout. I felt physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. I won't go into details...
2 months ago • 3 min read