Making art calms my anxiety and the overwhelm I feel from life. Right now mothering little people, virtual schooling, making all the meals, marriage dynamics during a pandemic and navigating mental and physical health amidst it all has me feeling some stress and overwhelm.
The original saying is, “when life gives you lemons make lemonade” however during this crazy season of quarantined life, I am seeing a lot of people deciding to kick it up a notch with the vodka. How are you handling the craziness of this season? Do you err on the side or lemonade or vodka?
Jill Kane Designs talks with Susan Padron and Stacey Fay of The Create Pause Project about the importance of giving yourself permission to make art. Jill shares some easy and accessible line drawing, watercolor painting and hand lettering exercises using the fauxligraphy technique, a trick that creates the look of calligraphy style lettering without the need for swanky tools.
Make meaning in stressful times by making art. Jill Kane Designs uses her hands to make easy and accessible watercolor and hand lettering fauxligraphy art.
Looking to be more creative with your time? Use easy shapes to create mantra art. Add an inspiring mantra, quote or word to keep you feeling supported and encouraged.
This was the harshest feedback that I ever received. Who would say something like that?
Turns out, I would. I said it to myself everyday.
“I have a problem. I can’t stop. I think I am addicted.”
It was the first time that I ever told someone. I had been keeping it a secret for years. Hiding in fear, embarrassment, and living in a perpetual shame storm. No one knew. I believed they could never find out. What would people say of me. Until one day, I couldn’t hold it in any longer and told someone.
Make meaning in stressful times by making art. Jill Kane Designs uses her hands to make easy and accessible watercolor and hand lettering fauxligraphy art.