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@Mrs.PerroneCapitalP 11 сағат бұрын
I love this! I know you made this video a year ago, but this is right where I'm at now. I'm 35 with a 3 and almost 2 year old and starting my art career over again! Love the tips you outlined here.
@channelcreativity_ 4 күн бұрын
I am a mama artist too <3 I feel you!
@SpottedJournal 4 күн бұрын
Hi fives to us!!
@channelcreativity_ 4 күн бұрын
@@SpottedJournal ❤☺yes!!!!!
@patriciacrea1186 5 күн бұрын
Hi Jenny, thank you for this review. Is it possible to know which book you were looking at @4:00 ? Thanks :)
@SpottedJournal 5 күн бұрын
You’re welcome! The book is called “illustrating children’s books” by Martin Salisbury. I ended up buying it and slowly working through it.
@stephraphaela 24 күн бұрын
I just found this video and I'm 36 this year, a single mother to a 14 months old daughter and I am also thinking of pursing content creation and art again. Still trying to figure things out and very lost haha.
@SpottedJournal 22 күн бұрын
Welcome aboard 🤗🤗 I shared a video about how I figured things out. Hope these videos help and that you're not alone, you'll get there. If l've been there so if any questions don't be shy to reach out. 🤗
@stephraphaela 22 күн бұрын
@@SpottedJournal Thank you Jenny! I just realise we share the same last name too haha.
@SpottedJournal 22 күн бұрын
@stephraphaela ya know it's the best surname!!! 😂
@ChantelleArts 27 күн бұрын
This is so cute, watched and enjoyed till the end ☺☺
@SpottedJournal 27 күн бұрын
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@reemeiali Ай бұрын
I have this fear of messing up and wasting really good papers but later I have been telling myself that it is okay it’s just a paper and you don’t know maybe you will create something good
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
True! I was feeling like that with copy paper 🙈😂🙈 i realised I had a similar feeling with stickers I like too. But I started to whack stickers on the front and end the inner covers of my sketchbooks. It makes me smile every time I open my sketchbook.. which is better than hoarding them in a box 🙈🙈 I guess it was a confidence thing. Happy to report, I've started to use all my crappy materials first, which has helped me build more confidence and curiosity to use the nicer stuff.
@Greenrainart Ай бұрын
Awesome video, thank you so much for sharing your experience! I hope to go to Bologna one day and this video was so incredibly helpful💛
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
It's my pleasure and thank you, I'm glad you found it useful! It's definitely worth going 🥳🥳
@reemeiali Ай бұрын
Hi Jenny, Oh my God, I really needed to read that book! Thank you for encouraging me to start. I'm currently in the first week, and I have a question: Should I finish reading all of the first week's materials before I start on to week 1 ,and so on?
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
It's so good right! 🤗 yes, I'd read chapter before starting the tasks. I usually start the week reading the chapter of the week in one sitting. Which means I have the rest of the week to focus on tasks including morning pages & artists dates. Love to hear how it goes 🤗🥳
@reemeiali Ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal thank you 💕💕💕
@emmaneary6120 Ай бұрын
I finally bought the book a few weeks ago. I only really know about the morning pages and artist dates so I'm really interested to go through it. Hoping to apply it to life in general not just my art. I already know my morning pages will not be first thing as my little one is always the first one awake and I can't do anything until he naps but I really hope I make it through all 12 weeks.
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
Well, you are in for a ride! Take it easy and do what you can. Hope these videos feel like we are going through it together! Love to hear how you find it, too 🤗
@SimoneWhippArtist Ай бұрын
I did the morning pages years ago when my son was at school. He is 26 now! 😂 I don't remember much about the book but did recently find some of my old pages I had written that were streams of depression and words without any real substance. I don't think I would have the patience to do it all again. Once something becomes popular or mainstream (as in this book) I tend to go off it. Rather than just dismiss it, maybe I should revisit the book (not the morning pages though!) and see if there is anything to catch my attention again. Nice to see you back Jenny! 🤗
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
Aww thanks for visiting again Simone, lovely to read a message from you too 🤗 I 100% encourage to go through it again. I'll be going through it again for the 3rd time in Jan and definitely feel like there's room to discover more. I find it interesting to see some growth and thoughts change or remembering not having confidence in before. All part of the process. Let me know if you do go for it again, love to hear how you feel about it too 🤗
@SimoneWhippArtist Ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal I probably won't read it again (may have a quick glance through) as I have so many other projects I want to do and not enough time to do them! 😄
@reemeiali Ай бұрын
I told myself that I would start reading the book as soon as I bought it. I wanted the paper book, even though I could borrow an ebook from the library. But I will never get the same feeling with an ebook. I know there is no excuse for me not to start reading the book 😅
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
@reemeiali my first time reading was on a kindle. Then I invested in the paper back. Either one got the job done. Do whatever helps you move forward if you really do want to. But if you don't either that's ok too!
@reemeiali Ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal you know what I just borrowed the ebook and audio book I just need to start reading it
@alexade9 Ай бұрын
I read this book 25 years ago. Never practiced it precisely as prescribed. But, definitely took away some helpful tips I’ve used throughout my career as a designer.
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
Ooo I'm intrigued, thanks for sharing. If you remember, was there a particular tip that stood out and would you revisit it again? Glad you found it helpful too 🤗
@alexade9 Ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournalI just remember the idea that our heads are filled with all kind of thoughts: things to do, people we worry about, schedules to keep track of -and before we can be creative, we have to address those things directly. Then we have to set them aside. It’s basically learning to cultivate artistic inspiration, to become a professional and not an amateur, to take control of the process rather than waiting for lightning to strike you with inspiration or motivation. I think that idea translates nicely to most areas of life.
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
@alexade9 wow that's quite something! Thanks for sharing 😍😍
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
Have you done The Artist's Way? I'd love to hear how you got along! Here, I finally managed to scrape and piece together my second time round of going through 'The Artist's Way'. Happy to report I did complete the full 12 weeks, which I'll be sharing in the next couple of videos. I thought it'll help me figure out my 'visual voice' but I discovered there were other things lurking behind the scenes that had to be worked through first. Looking forward to sharing it all here soon. After 3 months of not posting a video due to technical issues, i must admit i'm a but rusty. 12 weeks of footage is a lot to go through and but I really missed reflecting with y'all and I can't seem to move on until I posted these projects. I want to keep moving forward, so it's 'better done than perfect!' Thank you for sticking around. Let's see how it unfolds 🤗
@MerindaDesigns Ай бұрын
thanks for making this video! i'm a mum to a 22 month old and feeling similar to you! will be following your journey <3
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard 🤗 and thank you for messaging, it's always nice to see who is following along 🫶🫶 22 month olds are fun! Mine's 39 months now 🥹
@ruthbaxter5918 2 ай бұрын
Loved this video, great tips and thoughts. It is so wonderful being able to follow along on your journey, thank you
@SpottedJournal 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the tips. Thank you for the lovely comment and following along too. I appreciate you 🫶🫶
@ruthbaxter5918 2 ай бұрын
Love your videos! I’ve started from #1 and now I’m here in 2 days! I’m having so many similar thoughts it’s really interesting seeing you work through them. I am guilty of just not starting and working my way through all these conversations in my head without doing the physical work. But that’s something I really need to work on and get over! Thank you for putting your journey on here for me to follow xx
@SpottedJournal 2 ай бұрын
My heart sinks Ruth! Thanks for sharing your feelings here too. The truth is we all go through them, at least you are honest and have awareness. The next question I usually ask myself is if I really want to do something about it? If no, that's fine. But if yes, then ones the first tiny thing I can set up? Good luck! We got this and thanks for your watching 🫶🫶
@NeonFlamer1 2 ай бұрын
I think I saw your comment on restarting art at 35 video remember you said you are trying to be a children book illustrator saw this video pop up nice to see you are actually doing it congrats I'm on my journey as well keeping going I know you got this
@SpottedJournal 2 ай бұрын
Oh hello Flamer 🤗 It's awesome to hear we are on a similar path, congrats too! Did you want to get into picture books too? I have some technical issues to resolve to make the next video 🙈 but I've been slowly making progress behind the scenes over on IG. Thanks for your lovely comment - we got this!
@ritafittipaldi 2 ай бұрын
me right now ❤
@SpottedJournal 2 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard 🤗🤗🤗
@creativeanimus 2 ай бұрын
Very wholesome look at your process and its journey 😁 Why doesn't this have more views? From one KZbin creative to another, keep up the awesome work :)
@SpottedJournal 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤗🤗 right back at you, lets keep it up🥳🥳
@creativeanimus 2 ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal for sure :) It means a lot 😉
@khadijasillustrations 3 ай бұрын
It's so inspiring to hear your story! I'm going through the same journey as you, a mom of 2 deciding to pursue my passion for art and it's really scary. And your video was one of the few that talked about pursuing art and motherhood side by side so just want you to know that I really appreciate it!! <3 <3 <3
@SpottedJournal 2 ай бұрын
It's not easy! But it's one of the jobs I can think of swing whilst being a mum. How old are your little ones now? I have since got a part time job that doesn't dive too much into my creative well and helps with the bills. That way i still have creative energy and less pressure to make money outta my art as I need time to develop it! But everyone is different, if you can give it a go, why not? No regrets right!
@khadijasillustrations Ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal I am hopeful! I have a 4 year old daughter and an 8 year old son and I want to always make sure that they are my first priority, so sometimes all the other stuff falls on the back burner, but I like to tell myself that I'm just on a different timeline.
@SpottedJournal Ай бұрын
@khadijasillustrations totally. Everyone is different, go at your own pace for sure! Good luck and keep in touch 🫶
@khadijasillustrations Ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal Thank you so much, and for sure!
@sabrinamomotaj3061 3 ай бұрын
Very inspiring. I feel the same thing too. After being a mom I have feel it. I am very beginner about art but hopeful. 😊
@SpottedJournal 3 ай бұрын
We got this Sabrina! We were all beginners at some point and found that even the pros are still learning. In that perspective we are all growing together. Wish you all the best on your journey and hope to hear about it too 🤗
@alisonbarnes4175 3 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny! So glad you said that we are not alone in this journey! I am also a mom and pursuing art as a career as well. Im currently working on illustrating some pieces and working towards a cohesive style. Wishing you all the best in your journey! Thanks for your vulnerability and for putting yourself out there!
@SpottedJournal 3 ай бұрын
Yay! Wishing you all the best too Alison, I'd love to see your portfolio when you are ready 🫶🫶
@Mischart 3 ай бұрын
Great review. so informative
@SpottedJournal 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad to hear you found it useful!
@sharellethompson585 4 ай бұрын
I am 34 turning 35 soon mom and also just took the leap into being a full time artist. I appreciate this content and its has inspired me to make my own youtube channel.
@SpottedJournal 3 ай бұрын
🥳🥳 go for it! It's been so fun to document and great for reflection too, let me know when your video is out 🥳🥳
@dxmino- 4 ай бұрын
just watched your first video on this journey, and i just wanted to say, congrats!
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤗 🥳🥳🥳
@reemeiali 4 ай бұрын
I got goosebumps and my eyes filled with tears just watching this vlog 🥹, What a wonderful feeling to pursue your dream It seems that you felt an indescribable feeling when you attended the Fair. You are fortunate to be able to attend the Fair ❤
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Yes, you hit the nail on the head, i feel so fortunate to be in a position where I can even try to give this career a go. For me, it's really now or never, which is why I am even more determined to give it my all. After all, if we can, why not? Thanks for watching 🫶🫶
@illustratingchristy 4 ай бұрын
I immediately subscribed before watching the video because I am also a new mom (I have a 2 year old son) and I just finally decided to start a small art business while working full time so I really feel like I was meant to find your channel lol. KZbin KNOWS!!!
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
That's wonderful @illustratingchristy , we got this! good luck with your journey, i'd love to hear more about what type of art you'll be getting into only if you fancy sharing more that is, but no pressure 🤗🤗
@My_Secret_Sketchbook999 4 ай бұрын
Its great to meet other Artist parents living in England UK. 😊😊😊
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Indeed, It's so nice to know we aren't alone 🤗🤗🤗
@NicoleMae 4 ай бұрын
Love this <3
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Nicole!!
@ChantelleArts 4 ай бұрын
Congrats on the order, so well deserved 😊😊
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Chantelle!!
@SimoneWhippArtist 4 ай бұрын
This was really enjoyable to watch. Very comprehensive! Your video skills are fantastic Jenny. Have you ever thought about animating your characters? 🤔😁
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Haha that's a whole kettle of fish! One thing at a time! Thank you 🫶🫶
@SimoneWhippArtist 4 ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal 😂
@theschmollymolly 4 ай бұрын
Great video Jenny, going back to basics is always a great idea. Well done on the art print too! Looking forward to the next one x
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Holly! 🥳🥳 I hope you've managed to take some time for yourself too, catch you soon x
@SimoneWhippArtist 4 ай бұрын
I've not been here a while as I have been concentrating on making art and videos! Congratulations on your first customer order - how exciting! I hope you get many more. For many years I thought I wanted to be a children's book illustrator but feel that the time has passed me by now. I can live this life vicariously through you Jenny! The way you set up the coffee shop art socials is a real inspiration. I am almost twice your age and can see you have accomplished a lot in your life so far. I must catch up with your other videos and look forward to the next one. 😄
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Simone for you kind and encouraging words! We can achieve so much in one year. I love that the art realm doesn't have an age. I hope you've been enjoying your art and videos too, it"s been good to see your progress too 🫶🫶
@SimoneWhippArtist 4 ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal ☺
@Subhechhabhatta 5 ай бұрын
Hi.. Finally I came to a video where I can so much relate to your world and story. I too have a mannequin placed beside the window, lot of stationary and drawing and painting materials. I’m 34 half and a mother of 16 months older toddler. I took a career gap ( 5 odd years+ 1 year study) after 6 years working in corporate. Lol, a snippet to my resume. Anyways your video shade light to my current situation and I do look forward to becoming an artist. Thanks a lot.🎉😅❤
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience here 🥳🥳 wishing you all the best in this challenge and journey. 🤗🤗
@artsyfartsymagic 5 ай бұрын
I’m right there with you mama! I love this video. It definitely inspired me ❤
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! We can do it!! 💪🤗
@SLANKEY342 5 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this video! This is so great bro. I think your editing and filming has gotten better since Bologna!
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Heya slankey thank you for waiting and i'm glad to hear you enjoyed it 🫶🤗🎉
@NorthernBirdDesigns 5 ай бұрын
Great video Jenny! Thanks for mentioning the accessibility aspects of the fair.
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Welcome Annie 😊 hope it helps!
@theschmollymolly 5 ай бұрын
Aww Jenny I’ve been waiting for this one - fabulous video, and very impressed with your organisation! Looking forward to the next one x
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Aww thanks Holly, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! Organization usually means I get to whip out some stationery.. something a stationery addict cant get away from 🙈😄
@catherine7645 5 ай бұрын
Love love love this Jenny! Brings back so many happy memories and you captured it all in such a beautiful way 💛 what a trip! Ps. That stool is now iconic 😂🙌🏻
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Awww thanks Catherine! It was a great trip, thanks for being part of those precious memories 🫶
@eb8247 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic 🎉❤
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Eb!
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
If you've been to the fair, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you havent and have any questions leave them below 🤗
@emmalatham2298 5 ай бұрын
i remember this day trying to get reviews, at least you got the right time! haha
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 it was intense! Did you catch any?
@emmalatham2298 5 ай бұрын
Aw congratulations on having a gorgeous baby girl. Also congrats on taking the steps on your illustration journey!
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Emma, i am soaking it all in 🫶🫶🫶
@jiaofelia7153 5 ай бұрын
Love it! Im a mom too. We are around the same age. Just took a leap to be a full time artist. So nice to know that I am not alone <3
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
🥳🥳 awesome! what type of art are you into?
@evka8D 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey. I am also in a similar situation and my goals also look kinda similar to yours 😁
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Woo-hoo we got this Evka! Where abouts on your journey are you at now?
@evka8D 5 ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal Hmm let's say at the very beginning although I always wanted to be an illustrator growing up but now as an adult I've only started researching and taking steps towards it over the past couple of months.
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
@evka8D yes we are very similar indeed! Good luck with your journey, love to hear how it goes 🤗
@evka8D 5 ай бұрын
@@SpottedJournal Thank you :)
@ZulekaG 6 ай бұрын
Aww I absolutely loved this video Jenny! I'm not a mama, but I am an artist who stopped creating for years after the pandemic and I'm finally getting my spark back and restarting my goals of becoming an artist. At times I worry if it's "too late" , but I'm determined to push on. You inspired me with this video and I wish you the very best <3!
@SpottedJournal 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Zuleka 🥳🥳 and a big yay for finding your spark again, it honestly never too late! We got this 💪💪
@moonmama2481 6 ай бұрын
Hi! I just found your channel and I’m so excited! From one artsy mom to another trying to pursuit something beautiful and creative, I’m proud of you and feeling encouraged to keep going and working towards my goal of practicing consistently (while also homeschooling 😅). Thank you for this content. ❤
@SpottedJournal 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the sweet message moonmama, go you for homeschooling, cheering you on too!! it's so lovely to see we are in this together 🥳🥳
@susuajsjdhhasssfi6908 6 ай бұрын
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@SpottedJournal 6 ай бұрын
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@Dan_long86 6 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny, great video. I really relate to a lot of what you said. I started my KZbin channel 7 days ago and I'm going to become a Dad for the first time in 3 months. My idea of becoming a full time artist seems like it will be impossible with a new baby, but what you said about having a space for yourself really motivated me. Thanks for sharing and good luck !
@SpottedJournal 6 ай бұрын
Congratulations Dan! Thanks for watching, I am happy to hear you managed to get something out of this video, I look forward to seeing your art amd hear how you get along with your channel too, whats your channel name? Any questions lemme know, youtube is a journey itself 🤗🤗
@KrishAeolusBhalla 6 ай бұрын
Restarting life/ Starting a new career as an artist at 36. With you on this journey and wish you all the best!!!
@SpottedJournal 6 ай бұрын
Right back at you Krish! We got this 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
@ArtbySean.E 5 ай бұрын
Same. 37 here lol
@SpottedJournal 5 ай бұрын
Never too late!
@rosieb1985 4 ай бұрын
I'm 38. I just got laid off from another job for the second time in two years. May as well pursue the creative career I've always wanted to do. Except I have no idea what I'm doing and I'm terrified. Ha ha ha!
@SpottedJournal 4 ай бұрын
"No idea what you're doing" and "terrified", that sounds about right, if it's any comfort at all, we all start the same. I realised maybe it's because the best way is our way, and we just don't know what that looks like yet which is pretty terrifying! Wish you all the best 🥳