My Creative Rituals (Even When I’m Tired)

Rest is Vital to Our Well-being

Artists, this is your gentle reminder that rest is a creative act, too. 🥰 This acrylic painting is waiting for me to finish it. But, first, I need to rest. I'll try to remember to post it when it's completed. 😌

Some days, my creative energy is on fire. Other days—like today—I’m just tired. Fatigue is a weekly foe after suffering a stroke. But even on low-energy days, I have gentle rituals that help me stay

connected to my art:

1. Keep a sketchbook handy.

Pens, pencils, markers — whatever’s close. I scribble. I doodle. I jot random ideas. It all counts.

2. Study and watch art videos.

I don’t have to be “doing” all the time. Watching others create, taking notes, and soaking up technique keeps the inspiration flowing.

3. Breathe.

And by that, I mean: I let myself relax. Sometimes breathing looks like Netflix, not a new painting. Or sitting in my backyard. And that’s okay.

4. Take a break from social media.

No matter what Facebook is shouting—“weekly uploads!” “monetization!” “new content every day!”—I’ve learned to tune it out when I need to.

There’s a lot happening right now:

A new website in the works

A solo exhibition on the horizon

All the invisible labor of being a full-time artist

Some days I feel like I’m also curating my life. And honestly? That’s a big job.

So today, I rest. Because rest is part of the creative process, too.

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