There are some days that I get kind of frustrated and overwhelmed that I won’t be able to support myself financially, that I have all these ideas/projects that might not panned out the way I want them too. So I find myself switching projects, never really finishing one and tackling another…I know it’s my way of not really committing to one thing because of the possibility of failure. We all been there before right?!? Telling ourselves that it’s just a hobby. Well, soon my finances will dwindled so I really have to set down goals for myself. Baby steps. I got my business cards! Of course that was a process in it itself…I want them to be amazing, foil stamped, spot varnish, on special luxe paper, something that spoke about my business, but I talked myself into toning it down, reducing the cost for the first run to see how it goes before buying bulk. So to save money I attempted some diy with spray painting the edge…did not worked as I would like. Next attempt will be just using a paint brush and painting them. Keep on trekking!

Thanks for bearing with me as I went into details about my daily obstacles. Although there are definite downside about not working in a steady 8 to 5 job…like the money, of course, and use of office supplies (I know we all do it) but I really really enjoyed waking up later during the day and just having time to do all these projects. Today I worked on these flower crowns/circlets that I’m really happy with. Will post pictures soon.

We all put on masks to the world…hiding behind our true selves. Who we are and who we want to be. Fear stops us in our tracks. But no more!

I’ve been working from home for two days now and so far so good! More time to just start/finish projects I’ve been sketching/thinking in my head. It’s different this time around because the last time I took a hiatus from my “job” I didn’t really have a purpose. I do now…kind of. My creative goals are all over the place, but I like the freedom and flexibility of just taking off and going where opportunities arise. I’ve been so inspired lately to draw/paint this character in all her whimsical costumes. I can’t remember when I started painting her…but I’m really excited to showcase all the paintings I’ve done so far. I do remember why I created her though. She’s a symbol of the magic and beauty to be found in this world if we let ourselves dream and explore. I’m gonna try to find a printer to reproduce these paintings so I can offer prints for sale. 🙂 If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Til next time…

I finally took the plunge….I quit my full-time job to pursue more creative endeavors! My last day was yesterday but I’m feeling good..I started on some watercolor paintings that I’m actually happy with. I’m reminded from a fellow artist friend of mine that we are constantly struggling with our art and there are days that it won’t turn out the way we want it to but there are days when it works out and it’s just an amazing feeling. And it is indeed. I’m going to make a vow to myself to keep on persevering, especially when I don’t see any immediate results. I’m certainly going to miss having a steady income but I’m always going to be glad that I change my work situation. If not now, when…right?

I’m excited to see what comes next…

{They are not long…the days of wine and roses. Out of a misty dream our path emerges for awhile then closes within a dream} -Ernest Dowson

It’s been a long time coming and I’m excited to share with all of you all of the projects/ideas that long been in my head! I finally took the leap to showcase and market just some of items I’ve been creating and it’s nerve wrecking but at least it’s no longer a dream but a reality and whatever happens next is hard work set to a dream. Thank you for coming along on this journey with me!

And thank you to my cousin, Ca, for letting me share some of my creation/ideas with you and to Nam for pushing me to start this website even though it’s far from what I want it to be. And to Pia just for always “liking” my posts/images…it means a lot to me that you go out of your way to take an interest in my work, which is an extension of who I am. Thank you!