New month, new challenges
It’s been another whirlwind of a month and while I’ve tried to keep you updated on Instagram, It’s definitely been a struggle to keep my head above water. On one side I’m so grateful to have my Etsy shop up and running, and have filled my days with October goodness. I baked brownies and apple crumble, covered my desk in fairy lights and watched Hocus Pocus for the first time. Verdict? A bit weird and VERY 90s. But I appreciated the pumpkins.
I also went on an Autumnal walk which honestly filled my heart to the brim. I spent the day collecting conkers and drinking hot chocolate, I mean what more to life could there be? My family and I do this walk every year and this time I made sure to take some deliciously autumnal shots just for you.
On the flip side I’ve felt slightly in limbo with my other projects. I received a wave of portrait commissions at the start of the month which I’m SO THANKFUL for, but balancing those with my illustration work AND a daily drawing practise has been…yanno. Having said that if you’re interested in having a portrait done (especially before Christmas!) I’m officially accepting orders on my shop. And this year I think supporting small businesses is the best thing we could all do!
For these last two months of the year though, I want to prioritise building my portfolio up, and experiment with projects that I want to make, rather than focusing on what I should be making for other people. We can get so paranoid about making work that’s different to what we’ve made in the past, but what’s the purpose of illustration if it’s not to create something new? To tell old stories in new ways? So excuse me while I juggle making work for myself, making work for money, all the while staying curious about illustration. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Until next time, Happy November peeps.
Catherine