Last month I escaped for a few peaceful, grounding days to the lakes. We stayed in a village called Mickleton, surrounded by sheep-dotted hills and winding country lanes. It was a week of red skies and smoking chimneys, falling leaves and antique shops. I also collected a lot of visual inspiration with my camera, attempting to capture the magical landscape that I couldn’t bottle up and bring home. It’s been two years since I’ve truly been out in nature, and I’ve been tired of city life for a while. I hope this post brings a little peace to your day, wherever you find yourself!

A year on I find myself having learnt A LOT of lessons, and I hope by sharing them with you today, whether you’re still a student, recent grad or freelance artist, they offer you some kind of guidance or support, wherever you are on your creative journey. So, shall we dive in?