This week was a productive one. I finished two Christmas card illustrations, and after the notepad illustrations seem to be taking me so long, it feels good to have finished something. Heather was excited with the result, as they fit the porchlight style. I can’t show the ones I made, but these are the cards I was trying to emulate.

Another small victory this week was scoring a bunch of free Procreate texture brushes. A targeted Instagram ad led me to this site, and they give out a sample brush pack when you sign up for their newsletter. Texture in printmaking is a must, so I am excited to test these out.

But by far, the most eventful thing this week was my tiny little mental breakdown. I won’t get into the details, but as anyone with a mental illness will understand, sometimes, when something goes wrong, I spiral into depression.  This is nothing new for me; these things happen every once in a while. But I was proud of myself. Despite a clouded head, I could still make it to work each day and be productive. First-year Naomi would not have been able to do this.

My time in university taught me a lot about being a successful illustrator and designer, but more than that, it has given me a solid handle on myself. I’ve learned how to separate myself from the art that I make. I’ve learned to take failure in stride, and most importantly, I have learned to reach out for help. I cannot control everything, but life becomes much more manageable if I can clearly communicate my perspective.

See you next week!
– Naomi
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