trying to find balance ✷ paint & chat with me

[@SaricaStudio]

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[@AnnaBucciarelli]

Mom of 2 / KZbinr / Artist here… this hit me hard. I am constantly struggling with finding balance and not sacrificing sleep and mental health for the sake of business ❤ it gets easier as kids get older I promise but the dream of 40 hour “normal” workweek sadly is not compatible with kids. Big hugs

[@mei.papier]

This was very therapeutic for me, Sarica. Nothing equals a mother's love and sacrifice and I would not be where I am now if not for all the things that my mom had to give up when she had me at a young age. You made me appreciate her more. ❤ I completely agree with your thoughts about social media as well. I quit Facebook completely and for my mental health, I have also decided to delete all of my Instagram following. I thought that I would lose a lot of engagement from it, but do trust that the people who genuinely support and love you will stick around. Quitting the two platforms surprisingly gave more 'mindful' hours back into my life. I look forward to seeing more therapeutic art content in the future! 😇

[@butacrafts]

I love every update. Big or small. It’s about growing together through good and bad times, and being real about life. Every stages require different prioritization. You do what is right for yourself. You are where you need to be :)

[@rebeccapage4411]

I'm on the other end of this journey: my youngest just left for college and I'm rebuilding my freelance business. It was well worth the years off!😊. If you find yourself in need of the income, digital assistants can be a fairly low-cost alternative to child care. I'm not a DA, but I'm sure one of your other followers could point you in the right direction if that interests you. I loved this video!

[@aat10Kyoko]

HI Rebecca! I'm very close to that :-) My son is going to finish high school this June. I've stopped all art for 10 plus years! I had worked full time corporate so I did the whole juggle thing. I missed art and when I did go back to it, I was really really rusty (actually horrible-hah LOL). I'm also looking into freelance/contract illustration work, might do graphic design if I can't land a proper client. Best wishes and luck to you and your business

[@NICOVOGUE]

the light on that coffee maker! 👌🏻 thank you so much for continuing to share in whatever capacity works for you. simultaneously gaining all the work that comes with another kiddo, & loosing time for what you love is super hard, even when it’s so worth it. i hope you continue to find joy in your art, i know i certainly do. 🙏🏻💜

[@janel34]

Another mom here, with encouragement for you. Congrats on your sweet baby. I know the choices you've made have been hard and everyone's situations are different. I'm on the other side of the 'mom-equation' with two teens and a 9yo - hang in there. The feeling of doing nothing but mothering will fade in a few years. One day you are knee deep in sippy cups and building blocks; and the next day you are teaching them to drive. The time you desire to have to focus on your career will come back to you, and you will be rewarded with children who had a fully engaged mother during their youth (a wonderful thing). Your paintings are beautiful - good work.

[@AionNoBara]

I'm so glad you are doing what you can with your art and mental health, and recognizing you need a shift somewhere just to keep your head above water. Circumstances change, we change, and our environment will change, too. My Mom is a single Mom of two and she had to really shift things around to care for us and her ailing parents and full time job. You're not alone in trying to navigate a world of unknowns, I hope you know that

[@mcpiguet4749]

Thank you for this insightful discussion. You are leading by example. Saying « no » is a skill I learned later than I wished. The way I now see it (my ah-ha moment with your video): saying « no » to certain things or people is actually saying « yes » to ourselves or what matters more; this shift in perspective is helping me. As you evolve and your channel evolves, your audience will as well. Thank you!

[@aelabp5624]

It is absolutely understandable that you want to prioritise the health and happiness of your children instead of making lots of content ! Your true community will stay until the day you decide to close your channel or change platform. I adore your videos and that no matter how often you post them ! Keep doing what you want and love and we'll be more than happy to watch what you create 😊

[@kabochaandspice]

My daughter and I loved watching your video..I also felt a lot of comfort hearing about how you are balancing your family and work

[@KansasMcGraw]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Sarica, I resonated with just about everything you said. I had to take a step back from Instagram months ago and just be present with my kiddos. I miss painting and I’m starting to feel like I can find that balance again to create and post, but Instagram has made it so hard. I also understand what you said about moving in a different direction, I’m at a cross roads with that too. I love the direction you’re going in though and I appreciate you sharing your beautiful art. Much success to you, and blessing to you and you family!

[@MummyBrown]

I LOVE these kinds of vids! I miss the days that art vlogs were about art. These days it's more about packing orders. That's not enjoyable for me. Here's to seeing more art in progress! 🥂

[@myrnabarragan2467]

Missed seeing your videos, but life has it's seasons. My daughters are all adults now, time went so fast. Enjoy your children, get your sleep, be creative when you can. You have such peaceful videos, having peace in your day is such a needed daily vitamin. I am with you on your choices, you & your children come first. Until next time.

[@marislawyer1896]

I stumbled across this video randomly, but so glad I did. I am a recently published author and my first child was born a few months after my novel’s debut. I have loved being a stay at home mother but sacrificing creative time to care for him has been difficult. I’m trying to remind myself that it’s just a season of life, and not forever. Thank you for sharing your experience with honesty.

[@LisaSonora]

Privacy is so important for journaling - and it's something I hardly ever hear anyone talk about. Just loved this video and look forward to what is coming next for you!

[@zotmlr]

your voice is a big reason why i watch your videos. your calming voice soothes me. and your art is simply beautiful. your words and thinking is very beautiful and i'm sure you are an amazing mom. you're doing a great job and i hope you can find balance more efficiently between your work and personal life. you can do this!

[@Lolakam24]

Sarica don't worry about missing out on anything, especially social media! Spend all the time you have on your passions and your family, and share those passions with them. It will be time well spent. They will grow up so fast and you only get one ride on that roller coaster. Enjoy it as much as you can, and also try not to spend so much time behind the camera taking pictures. Your favorite pictures will be in your head because you were present in the moment. Pictures fade, our memories don't. I've got thousands of pictures of my kids, and I don't know what to do with them all! The day will come (all too soon, you'll see) when you will have plenty of time on your hands for everything and everyone else. In just a few short years they will want to be with their friends more than you. My son and daughter are in their early twenties and I barely get to talk with them, much less see them! My daughter lives here, but she just whisks in and out like a micro-burst! "Gotta go mom love you" is about all I get since she started driving 5 years ago. They only reach out when they need me, and I'm ok with that, because if I don't hear from them it means they're happy and not broke LOL. I wish I would have played with them more often, sang more songs, given them longer baths, spent less time cleaning, etc. It breaks my heart to remember dropping them off at daycare for work. Yes, money is important for living expenses, but your kids won't remember how much stuff you bought them, they'll remember all the time you spent with them. Work less and live more!

[@ARmay_Elle]

Journaling and making art are the two things I really enjoy a lot! So even if you shift your content in creating artwork I will still love it and support you! You are one of my inspiration.

[@theplanethaskimnamjoon]

I remember that one video where we heard Jayden's soft murmurs, now we got to hear Kira's soft cries. Mothers are truly amazing, they are children's first love and first best friend. I think having time for your art is also a way of escaping and I hope you won't give up on that. Take care always, Sarica 💜

[@charlenewilliams1446]

Your videos always give me comfort

[@AprilSanPedro]

Thank you for being so personal on this video, Sarica. I totally feel you. I had to stop my art business too when I had my first born 3yrs ago. We’re also planning for our second one and I am anticipating this kind of sacrifices too. Thank you for being courageous in sharing this. I know it’s not easy and it’s such a big sacrifice especially when you love what you do. But things will turn out well soon. Kids will grow fast and next thing you know, you have all the time in the world. Looking forward to your paint videos. I love watching you paint.

[@EllisWoolleyIllustration]

Thank you for talking about this! I’ve got a newborn too & keep wondering how to go about returning to my small business & making the whole creating process a lot more sustainable whilst also being as present & mindful as I can be for my son 💖 I really appreciate hearing your thoughts! ✨

[@amnajabeen2821]

About shifting journaling to art making... Its definitely your choice what you are gonna do Sarica. I know its difficult to show what you write in your journal because yk? Its personal. I am not forcing you or telling you to do it but I am just adding a vid idea for you. Like the videos you made before..about art journaling .... (my fav vids actually) Can you ever make more of those? :) Its ok to not show your secret thoughts but just the art journaling! 😀 I love it a lottt ❤Telling you again that its just a vid idea and it depends on the creator whether she do it or not! 😉 (P.s : Sorry if its wrong English..still learning haha!) Happy art making Sarica! 🎨🖼 ✏ 📓

[@rosamondjourdan1487]

Thank you so much for making this video. I really enjoyed it so much. I have always been a big fan and you were the person that inspired me when I first started journaling. As a watercolour artist I really understand how you feel. I love both my painting and my journaling but am at a different stage in my life. My children are older so I can spend time now doing all the things I love. Like you I was a stay at home mum during those early years. Your time will come. Art will always be a part of our lives!

[@Anniegrazie14]

I love these making art videos and painting videos! Thank youuu. I also love that you are a slow painter... it is very calming! I am glad that you went on the path where you prioritized the important things to keep in your life than burning yoursrlf out just to juggle all. Part of loving really is choosing and letting go. And you won, by doing this even if you seemingly lost other things. Keep safe Sarica! Thank you for your contents! 😍😁

[@michelleviloria2802]

I love that you're pouring your heart into your art making and the message resonates so much with me since I am a mother too and had to sacrifice so much for them. I also find IG kind of toxic nowadays due to the algorithm and IG acting almost like a substitute of tiktok. Nonetheless you're young and I am sure you'll be able to bounce back.

[@KatkaSuriKatka]

Thank you for your honesty about this topic... it felt so relatable - I am a mum of 17months old boy and I have been struggling to face these hard choices lately.. without art, I just turn into a resentful monster, without a job, I just feel so.. dependent? Worth less? With a job - what precious moment am I gonna miss? And when can I have my hair cut? Like.. how is one supposed to manage it all? So thank you, it was inspiring. I just wish you and your little family luck and joy and happiness!!

[@ImaniTolliver]

Yes, sis…sending light and support!

[@4ngelpsych0]

Such lovely paintings! I am amazed about how much details they have! I didn't know you could achieve that with watercolors. Although I'm sad you won't post as much journaling videos, I'm sure I will enjoy your art videos as much!

[@juanitapulgarinhenao]

❤️❤️❤️ its great that you’re taking time for what’s most important to you right now. Hope you keep finding balance, help. And maybe try selling digital products (art related or courses) so you can do the work once and keep selling them without the need of more supplies or time ❤️

[@sunshine037gv]

Mad respect for every single decision you talk about in this video! I'll be looking forward for any future content from you. Even in this shifting of your path, you're so inspirational. All the best to you and your family! 💚

[@lakegirl3834]

I will enjoy any type of content. Just listening to you is so relaxing!

[@sandysjournals]

I love how open and honest you are, Sarica. And I admire the choices you made. Will continue to watch all your videos no matter what. Much love

[@nhatphuonghuynh8413]

About closing the store, maybe you can consider change them to digital goods, like printable stickers,… Of course you can work on and update your new designs in your own pace.

[@Pinkpeonysss]

Your work is LOVELY🥰 I am so, so excited for the watercolor and painting videos you’ll be uploading!

[@MelodyMiroir]

thank you so much for this video. I came across it by chance because I was watching another video on your video setup. and wow thank you. I am a mother of a 4 year old little girl and in recent years I have really struggled to set up my business online. everything you say makes so much sense. I could have said everything the same at 100% so thank you, that feels good (also coming from someone who has 100k on youtube)

[@boo_paints]

Definitely u r a great mom to them.... Always... Ur channel is my favourite journaling part ... re-watch all of your vdos are one of the sensable way to freshing minds.... for me 🎉🖌️ Cheers sarica...

[@katrinastraniero8502]

This video was wonderful to watch. And thank you for opening up. I’m sure it’s difficult to open up to the world about your true feelings. I must say I’m sad about the shop close! But I completly understand! I’m happy Iv made purchases and still have some of your items which I love using in my journal! Family first always :) and being true to yourself. Your a very inspiring women and I love all your videos! Sending positive vibes to you and your family!

[@karenmorris5837]

I loved watching you paint and it definitely inspired me to paint/draw/create more, which is a goal of mine in the year 2022. Looking forward to seeing what comes next in this channel. :)

[@44hopeful]

Love your artwork! Thank you for sharing what has changed in your life! I wish you the very best 🥰

[@bbimbibmi]

Thank you for this video! i love how calming this is

[@sunnytsn6073]

This is so calming to watch ☺️🧡

[@TorrynMarie]

That was lovely to watch Sarica 😊 I loved hearing about your life now as a mum and a creator. I felt like I was nodding my head the whole time saying 'yes, exactly!' this year marks the start of my next chapter with both of my daughter's in full time school now and it is so nice suddenly having all this time to work on the projects I've been yearning to put more time into. But I also for the last 8 years felt torn between being there enough for my children but wanting to pursue my passion too. Well done on the balancing act that a working mother has to do, it sounds like you have got it worked out and as much as it must be hard to keep your shop shut wishing you all the best of living in the moment with your precious children - it does go so fast! Will always watch your videos, looking forward to more art and relaxing chats from you. Congrats on your new born too! Lots of love from Torryn (Australia) X

[@1tlb0k61]

Omgoodness, 1st time viewer & new sub. Your style is beautiful. The vlog is soothing and pleasant to watch.

[@happyhana3999]

Ohhhh I enjoyed sooo much.. you give special feeling.. I calm down with your kind voice & your great painting... it was just positive energy

[@craftydragon4841]

C’est magnifique ! Merci pour ce partage 😍

[@NaturallyMonaLisa]

Hi Sarica. I have been a long-time follower of you and I have always enjoy your art! However, I couldn't focus on your art today because I can hear your frustration, tiredness, and disappointment in your voice as you spoke about your current situation with your kids, closing your shop, and not making journal videos anymore. First of all, we love you and we are so proud of you! You are not a failure, and you should not feel disappointed in the change in direction of your channel. Also, parenthood is something to be proud of and enjoy! I hope to have kids in the next two years, and I look forward to it. All of my friends have kids now and I'm low-key jealous. Yes, there's a lot to being a parent and sometimes you probably wonder why you got yourself into this. But please enjoy parenthood to your fullest, and if you need to scale back on KZbin, your shop or other things, don't apologize for it! If I have to choose between my business or my kids, I would also choose my kids without hesitation. Be happy, and know that I and many other people will always here to support you and cheer you on!

[@doctordonnanoble]

The sacrifices for motherhood :( Really appreciated hearing your thoughts!

[@elyonrosewood4724]

I feel with you! It is amazing of you to take care of your children and still share your art. I'm always looking forward to new posts of yours, even if they are short or come in irregular intervals - I don't care :) It's actually comforting to not be bombarded with too much content when I am inconsistent with my journaling and art projects myself (probably far more than you!). I wish you and your family all the best. You always remind me to take care of myself, and I thank you for that and all the inspiration!

[@Kdmud]

Well, a deep congrats on your new bundle of joy! But, this is sad. You are doing the right thing for for your life and family and that’s cool to hear, but I get how hard this is for you! All I want to say is You are a Rock Star! I will love anything you put out! Just bummed I missed purchasing your journal clip stickers…Oh Well..😂

[@heatherinde]

I really appreciate your honest talk about how all consuming parenting is. I love your art, I’m glad you will be sharing more of it when you can. I also understand your desire to protect your children’s privacy. I crop or blur out my younger son when he appears in my videos. He is 14 and doesn’t mind appearing in them but I prefer to let him grow a bit more anonymously for now. Thanks for sharing what you are prioritizing and for including the real sounds of your life.

[@MKscribes]

You said all the things I've been thinking about IG for weeks. I recently deleted my accounts and since then I've been able to focus more time on my writing! Also, Not only is daycare expensive but they will never take care of your kids like you. Can't wait to see more of your art content!

[@farhana6016]

You are such an artistic person that it doesn’t matter what you post. Loved todays arts. Keep it coming ❤️ well wishes for your kids

[@islacal4860]

OMG.. I am so happy to have come across your channel… almost everything you just spoke here resonates with my thinking.. I feel like I’m the one speaking lol. Thank you for your wisdom, insights and your honest feelings about life. I would do anything for my kid and I want to share my art with him and also have something I can leave him for his future kids when me and my hubby are in our 100 years of life (knock on wood) blessings to all of us. 🙏🏽 (Also, what coloring paper book do you use and are you using watercolor tubes?

[@CreativeGirlofColor]

Such a great video I love ❤️ the painting it’s so detail oriented. Enjoy the time you have with your family and your kids because before you know if they grow up and then they don’t wanna call you anymore lol 😩😂 I definitely feel you about Instagram it’s really discouraging and I’m just over it so I haven’t really been posting like that over the last couple of months! Many blessings to you

[@MissMichelsen]

Loved it - as always.

[@craftyoldlady]

So pretty!

[@brendathomas4734]

Beautiful work

[@karinfransson3129]

Beautiful! 😍

[@zilenthunter2334]

Omg I am early!😆☺️ This is going to be amazing and I know the art is going to be beautiful!💖

[@SaricaStudio]

Hi, hope you think it! 🥰

[@zilenthunter2334]

@@SaricaStudio Hi!!☺️ I do!! Everything looks amazing and perfect!!✨💗 You inspired me to start painting, thank you!😊

[@sakurasan8382]

Well done!

[@angelchan265]

Hi Sarica! It's my first time coming across to your channel and your coloring process is just soothing

[@rosagapi]

I really enjoyed this video!

[@SaricaStudio]

Glad to hear that Rosa!

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@slane_design]

Would love one of those inserts with the heavy paper! please share your source!!

[@SaricaStudio]

I actually made the insert using Arches Rough watercolor paper!

[@majopibo7668]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JordanahSchroderF]

you're a warrior! These paintings are AWESOME!! Do you think about creating digital products? I'd buy it =) Wish you and your family all the best! love from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@coniebustamante435]

😍😍😍

[@nataliaarizpe2686]

The baby scared me so bad 😅

[@JorineAdinda]

Thanks for sharing your working mom identity journey! I think it would help if you have more patreons so I just pledged :)

[@monisimoes2200]

Actived subtitles in português please!

[@michelleescultor5319]

Sending support JENNBDLS