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Gratitude Friday is a weekly ritual I started in order to focus on all the small and big positive things that happened during my week. I invite you to join me, you’ll see how much being thankful can change your life. If you want to know more about it, read my introduction post.

Hello, it’s Friday !

This week… well, I am glad it is almost over. Was not an extra good one, I scared myself, some very old feelings rushed over and invited themselves when I surely was not expected them to show up. However, taking the time to sit and write and share is what is important to me today, no matter how long my to-do list seems to be.

This week, I am thankful for:

• The Darkness. As it reminds me there is also the Light.
• The latest album of Katy Perry is really good. And I love how the song «Spiritual» follows the one «By The Grace Of God».
• Creepy heavy feelings from the Past. They show me from how far I am coming from, and the path I’ve walked on since these days.
• Monday night’s invitation at our neighbors’. Was nice to catch up.
• My husband, never afraid to tell me things as they are.
• Sending love packages to people.
• Self-portraiture.
• Laptop computer so I can work from anywhere in the house.
• Words spoken. Spilled.
• Old school rap. B.I.G., 2Pac, Missy…
• The excitement that my girls had all week for today: pyjama day at school !
• Preparing Christmas. Trying to let go of the sadness to fill myself with the anticipation.

You know what they say… when in doubt, begin. This is why I’m going in the Studio as soon as I hit «publish» to finish Rae’Ven. (PS: follow me on Instagram for daily shots from my Teal Studio).

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You may know that I have two daughters: Grenouille (8yo) and Koala (6 ½ yo) that are both very creative in their own unique ways. Koala draws all the time, from memory.

Last Monday she was invited at the birthday party of one of her besties, so we quickly created a card and envelope to go with the gift. All the girls were asked to come dressed as their favorite princess (Koala was Tiana).

We used Lindy Stamp Gang’s sprays and embossing powder. Stencil. Paint from her wooden artist box.

I really love how fearless she is, confident that no matter what the result will be what she was looking for (if not, she will go for it and modify until it meets her expectation).

I am planning on a little something special with her, so stay tuned 😉

I hope you’ll enjoy watching her:

I am so happy to have the opportunity to dream and write it all out again. If you don’t remember what this monthly ritual is about, I invite you to read that first blogpost that will explain it all to you: just click here.

You can read my friend’s post for this month on her blog.

Dear Universe,

You are blessing me with so much goodness right now, but I am sometimes overwhelmed with what feels like unbearable challenges.

November leads to December, which is a difficult month emotionally despite all the celebrations it holds. Please, wrap us with Love and laughter, both are definitely needed. 
Please, help me to achieve my goals for Inner Voices/Inner Worlds. I am struggling too much to get them done; because I deeply believe in them.

Please, make November the month Chéridoo will get what he desires at work. He deserves to find his Happy again, he is doing so much for the girls and me.

I beg you to please please, Help Mom overcome her smoking addiction. She needs strength. And determination. She can do it, but a little Spiritual push would be appreciated (thank you).

Thank you thank you. thank you.

Nolwenn.

Gratitude Friday is a weekly ritual I started in order to focus on all the small and big positive things that happened during my week. I invite you to join me, you’ll see how much being thankful can change your life. If you want to know more about it, read my introduction post.

Hello darling Souls !

Sometimes, when I sit down to write this special blogpost, I realize what my week what actually like. Maybe because when in the midst of it I can’t really see it for what it is. Rain replaced fog. But fog too residency in my brain instead of outside my door…

This week, I am thankful for:

• Couch time, watching tv shows.
• Time in my Teal Studio.
• Reiki. Sent, and received.
• Support from creative friends.
• My Pandora stations. Currently, «Rap God» by Eminem is rythming my fingers (yes, I am moving while writing, you can’t listen to it without moving to the rythm).
• Teacher taking to heart what happen between the kids at school and take time to sort things out.
• Meds that keep me going, no matter how bad I hate being dependent of them.
• Journals. Both the one I write in and the one I paint in. Letting it all out.
• Having people around me who care.

What is in your Gratitude Bucket today ? You can MAKE time to reflect <3

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Remember these three backgrounds I started on day #1 ? I worked a bit on them yesterday and finished a painting on one.

My routine has changed, so I have an extra half hour by myself every morning. I still am adjusting, but it means I can usually go to the studio 30 mn early than what I do. I have focus issues I am aware of, and I know I can’t do more than «concentrated» time, or I lose my focus and start procrastinating (or doing too many things at once, which means I don’t finish any of them… yes, it sucks but I am learning and it will get better eventually).

This Koala showed me his ears first, and I went from there. I got frustrated at some point and even thought he was a bit scary (actually, I still think).

When I sketched him, he had a smile à la Cheshire Cat, even scarier ! ahah

I am loving using embossing powders in both my background and my characters, here the drops, the diamond, and his eyes’ circles are all created with embossing powders. I used the ones from Lindy Stamp Gang, they have a unique dual-tone that I just adore.

I am proud of myself for not being that afraid anymore to cover up. I felt like my entire background needed to be covered up, with just bits and pieces showing up.

This Koala has an important message: be you. You could live in your books ? You love dancing ? You sometimes feel like you are the weirdest of all the weirdos *I know I do* ? well… it is what makes you you…

(the original painting and prints are available, message me if interested 🙂 It will be in the shop very soon)