Day 5 of my 22-day print-a-day series ☀️
•••
Last night we turned the clocks ahead, which means we’re coming out of winter and into the brighter days of spring. Every year, like (literal) clockwork, I forget just how badly the cold and dark months impact my mental health. I get restless, impatient, anxious, uncomfortable - and so so so easily frustrated.
😔
I spent the past few months going through this cycle again. Feeling really angry about my own progress and what is missing in my life. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the things around us in nature are quiet, deeply resting, preparing for the future, or straight-up dying off during the winter. I think we do those things too - but it’s more difficult in a productivity-driven world. We slow down, we get quiet, we reflect, we plan ahead, we ask questions. But we feel badly for doing so.
🌨️
I got really angry about words like “grind” and “hustle” and all that come with them. I got mad at anyone I’d ever let convince me I wasn’t doing enough, including myself.
▪️
I think I’ll remember this winter though, and I’ll be more prepared for the next transition into winter. I’ll be ready for the rest, instead of trying to fight it off. At least I hope so.
🙏🏼
So here's a print inspired by the impact that daylight has on me. I’m not in love with the design, but I do really love what it represents. And carving today helped me a lot, too. I’ll gladly “lose an hour” in exchange for a new start, and more sunshine.
🌤️
I’m sending you light and compassion with this one. I hope you’re giving yourself grace, empathy, and rest as we move into this next season. ❤️
Love you. See you tomorrow.
#satisfyingart #linocut #oddlysatisfying
🔗 👇🏼 Tools and Supplies Used in this Video 👇🏼 🔗
Unmounted Linoleum: amzn.to/3OU2YW9
Flexcut Carving Tools: amzn.to/42ZaDIv
Arteza Gouache Paint (for staining block): amzn.to/42RH6jQ
Non-Slip Shelf Liner (for stability while carving): amzn.to/48pGgvP
Cotton Paper: amzn.to/48MGy0a
Speedball Ink: amzn.to/49ZN4l9
Speedball Brayers: amzn.to/3SPvKIx
All artwork in this video is created by me. I do not permit anyone to distribute or copy the artwork or content without my consent.
Thanks for watching 🖤 Subscribe to my channel for more art-related videos!
🎨 Shop my artwork: illukace.com/
👉🏻 Check out my resources: illukace.bio
📌 View my supplies lists: amzn.to/3ZoVAFl
✨ Watch my image transfer tutorial: • Easy Image Transfer Me...
⭐️ Ready to try printmaking? Start here: • How to Start Linocut P...
Creative Business Resources:
💚 Start your own Shopify store: shopify.pxf.io/6eb633
✍🏼 Combine analog and digital with a Paperlike screen protector: paperlike.com/illukace
👚 Add your designs to hundreds of products with Printful print-on-demand: www.printful.com/a/illukace
Supplies Lists by Category
🖼️ Linocut Supplies List: amzn.to/3F6dLYf
🔥 Woodburning Supplies List: amzn.to/3F4vOy2
🎨 Flash Painting Supplies List: amzn.to/3yiKUw8
🖊️ Digital Art Supplies List: amzn.to/3ZzTLWf
👚 Vinyl Cutting and Craft Supplies: amzn.to/3tQcnpS
Social Media
🖤 Instagram: / illukace
🖤 TikTok: / illukace
🖤 Pinterest: / illukace
🖤 Facebook: / illukace
⚡️ Some links listed above may be affiliate links, from which I earn commissions on certain purchases. These earnings are used to support my art business and content creation process. ❤️
9 мар 2024
