#37 Becoming an Illustrator Without a Degree | Month 6

[@elisanishimura974]

Love what you said about leaving breadcrumbs to others. I need these breadcrumbs 😊

[@SpottedJournal]

We all need some breadcrumbs 🤗💛🫶

[@amritachandra3688]

Your Inktober images were beautiful, can't wait to see what story you come up with. Love your monthly and yearly goals check ins and discipline. Good luck with Month 6! More progress to come, you're doing great x

[@SpottedJournal]

Aww thank you for watching and the encouraging comment 🥰💛 i'll give a good whack at this month🤞🏻

[@ChantelleArts]

this is amazing, i love catching up with your progress as i paint ❤❤❤

[@SpottedJournal]

Aww, that's really warming to hear! Thank you for watching & chilling with me 💛💛💛

[@rumi8724]

I am so happy to have found you. On the very same journey. ❤

[@SpottedJournal]

Awesome! Nice to meet you. What are your goals, how long have you been doing it for?

[@CreativityCoffee]

Beautyfull Video! Thanks for Sharing your creative Journey dear ❤

[@SpottedJournal]

Aww it's a pleasure! Thank you for watching 🤗 💛

[@MsMaRo87]

Omg, this is me! 36 (almost 37) with a 4 yo and 1 yo, non-creative current career. Rooting for you as I also make my way towards this same goal!

[@SpottedJournal]

Ditto! Rotting for you too!! We got this MsmaRo87!! Are you into children's books too? 4 and a 1yo double fun!

[@MsMaRo87]

@@SpottedJournal I am! I’m planning to take the Goodship courses this year but am realistically a couple of years from launching anything right now. Just slowly building up my knowledge and skills in hopes of making a huge career transition!

[@SpottedJournal]

@MsMaRo87 🎉🎉 enjiy the journey, it's an exciting time!

[@keshnadonia]

I found your channel from Mimimoo and I too have a daughter that will be two in January and my oh my Is it challenging to make art and meeting her needs. And all the house chores. How are you doing on your art journey?

[@SpottedJournal]

Welcome Keshnadonia, thanks for visiting. Mimimoo is super inspiring

[@keshnadonia]

@@SpottedJournal motherhood is amazing and challenging. To make art I either do it during nap time, in the middle of the night, or when hubby comes home from Work. Lately, it's been even more challenging as my own mother is facing health issues. I'm preparing for 2024 and scheduling weekly videos to go out. I wanted it to start in December but moved it to January. I'll go check out the two other videos you mentioned. Looks like you had a few types of series going.

[@SpottedJournal]

Sorry to hear about your mother and I hope you managed to find time for yourself too. I do find that there are many different roles we play during this stage in life it important to be flexible with expectations and readjust. But with practice and consistency you'll find your rhythm and you'll learn what works for you. Through this process i've learnt to be kinder to myself. It's been challenging, but it's also fulfilling too. Look forward to see your videos too in 2024!