Aww! Glad my silly musings resonate! Oh my gosh I bet! I adore writing, but I can only imagine the similar creative blocks and pressure you feel when that’s your profession! Who knows maybe our paths will align with future projects ✨❤️
Oh wow, this speaks to me so deeply. I’ve been freelancing for years too, and still have those “am I doing this right?” moments more often than I’d like to admit. It’s oddly comforting to know I’m not the only one building a creative career on a mix of instinct, joy, and (let’s be honest) mild chaos.
Your words about the ambiguous blobs and messy layers really hit home — I often describe my creative process (and career) as a beautiful mess in motion. And yes yes yes to making the work you actually want to be hired for. I’ve noticed the same: the joy-driven stuff is what resonates most and ends up opening doors.
Thanks for sharing this — it’s the kind of reminder I didn’t know I needed today. 🥰
Wow I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your experience in this much depth! I really really love connecting with fellow creatives so thank you for being here!
And yes - mild chaos sums it up perfectly!
I’m so glad you could resonate with my messy musings! Keep going lovely soul xxx
I absolutely resonate with this perspective! It beautifully aligns with the importance of documenting the journey of building a business. By tracking our revenue and celebrating those small wins along the way, we shift our focus from merely chasing end results to truly enjoying the process. This mindset allows us to stay present and appreciate each achievement, no matter how small, which ultimately creates a positive feedback loop for more success.
Energy flows where attention goes, and by acknowledging our progress, we cultivate an environment ripe for creativity and growth. Every step forward, no matter how minor, deserves recognition and fuels our motivation to keep creating.
It’s definitely a work in progress with this mindset which is a real shame we have to almost work backwards from societal expectations to move forwards in self appreciation! I’m so glad you could resonate with this post annnnd share your beautiful interpretation of it, thank you so much Sarah! ✨🧡
"To attract the jobs you want, start by making the art you love."
Thank you. I didn't know I needed this today.
Aww Allyson I’m so glad my silly musings could help in some way 🧡
YES came here to say this as well! Simple yet powerful, I'm obsessed.
Ohhh thank you Noelle!!! So glad you could resonate! X
Definitely needed this! I think this is true for writing too.
Aww! Glad my silly musings resonate! Oh my gosh I bet! I adore writing, but I can only imagine the similar creative blocks and pressure you feel when that’s your profession! Who knows maybe our paths will align with future projects ✨❤️
Yes! That would be amazing!
Making art for yourself along the way is really eye opening. It is the practice I missed out on! Thank you. ☺️
Aw thank you for your comment! I’m glad my musings could help in some way x
Oh wow, this speaks to me so deeply. I’ve been freelancing for years too, and still have those “am I doing this right?” moments more often than I’d like to admit. It’s oddly comforting to know I’m not the only one building a creative career on a mix of instinct, joy, and (let’s be honest) mild chaos.
Your words about the ambiguous blobs and messy layers really hit home — I often describe my creative process (and career) as a beautiful mess in motion. And yes yes yes to making the work you actually want to be hired for. I’ve noticed the same: the joy-driven stuff is what resonates most and ends up opening doors.
Thanks for sharing this — it’s the kind of reminder I didn’t know I needed today. 🥰
Heyyyy Silvana!
Wow I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your experience in this much depth! I really really love connecting with fellow creatives so thank you for being here!
And yes - mild chaos sums it up perfectly!
I’m so glad you could resonate with my messy musings! Keep going lovely soul xxx
This is great!
Aw thank you Amanda xxxx
No you are not alone. As someone who did my rounds in freelance web and graphic design jobs I definitely connect to this.
I am also finally at the point where I am creating art / design just for myself for the sheer joy of it.
Ahhh I love to hear this! I always adore hearing people’s creative journey evolution 🧡🧡🧡
Bravo mentality .. 🌷
Thank youuuu 🤍🫶🏽✨
First off gorgeous work!! 🩷Wow! And your words are so beautiful! Definitely needed to hear some of this! Thanks you🥺🩷
Awww this is the most wholesome comment!!!! Thank you Kiara xxx
Nooo thank you for being here! I'm so glad I found your substack 🩷🥺🩷🫶🏾
The only place I'm truly happy is in a creative zone, or to get lost in someone else's masterpiece.
"The layers, the mess, the ambiguous blobs..." love this line.
Yes to thiiis! I’ve noticed recently it’s really the only time I’m fully fullyyyy present!
Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️✨
Love all this - thank you for sharing! <3
Aw thank you so so much ❤️❤️❤️
I absolutely resonate with this perspective! It beautifully aligns with the importance of documenting the journey of building a business. By tracking our revenue and celebrating those small wins along the way, we shift our focus from merely chasing end results to truly enjoying the process. This mindset allows us to stay present and appreciate each achievement, no matter how small, which ultimately creates a positive feedback loop for more success.
Energy flows where attention goes, and by acknowledging our progress, we cultivate an environment ripe for creativity and growth. Every step forward, no matter how minor, deserves recognition and fuels our motivation to keep creating.
Yes yes yes to all this!!!!
It’s definitely a work in progress with this mindset which is a real shame we have to almost work backwards from societal expectations to move forwards in self appreciation! I’m so glad you could resonate with this post annnnd share your beautiful interpretation of it, thank you so much Sarah! ✨🧡