craftraven

Today, craftraven launches its very own shop! You'll find a selection of things I've worked on while building craftraven. Several stickers were created from the Understanding Through Artwork project. You can find prints of paintings I have done. Two shirt designs were created from my digital tomfoolery, among other items.

Perfection can be boring and sterile; sometimes, it can feel like the artistic equivalent of everything is a shade of beige. Imperfect art, on the other hand? That’s where the magic lives.

Arthur Brooks' writing style is much more digestible than I anticipated from the cover of his book.

Even when it feels like you didn’t accomplish much each day, over the long term, it adds up! It’s the end of the day and the last day of April. I have been considering how to justify my time over the previous 30 days. I’ve been feeling as though I haven’t done enough.

I didn’t have much interest in Leena's previous book, “Bargin Bin Rom-Com,” but “Half Arse Human” sounded right up my alley.

If you're feeling off track, follow these steps to reflect on what led you astray, realign to your goals, and resume on your path.

This month taught me that working 100% of the days in a month isn't the healthiest of goals. It's much better to find a balance.

I have a big “unachievable” goal. I don’t have the means to throw at it and make it happen right now, so let’s call it an aspiration. 

“Build your life around your dreams and watch them come true.”

I would move my parents into their new house if I had to drag them kicking and screaming.

Free yourself from becoming bogged down in negativity, and allow yourself more time and energy for what matters most to you.

January taught me to set more specific goals. I thought I took that lesson to heart for February.

This quote changed my life forever. I didn’t discover it until 2023 when I was in my early 40s.

Organizing your life around your dreams to make them a reality.

People have always told me I should sell my artwork. I even took a few years off working a typical job to “do art.” I had no actual plan.

Sharing my thoughts, experiences, and ideas related to mental health, personal growth, and creativity.