Enjoying the Process

There's a lot I love about being a solopreneur. I actually do like the client meetings (love da peoples!), and I love scheduling and meeting deadlines, even though I can procrastinate, too. I like learning about how to reach more folks, do better work, pick more exciting color combinations, and do my taxes. Well, my taxes for now...they're getting more complicated every year!

But what I love the MOST is making art. I love how a blank page can turn into an entirely new, never been seen world. And although it can be scary, it's really fun to just dive in and see where a piece wants you to go.

I made a process video while working on a piece that had no preliminary sketch. I knew I wanted to "go for it" and let the piece organize itself. Here's what it looked like. I hope you enjoy, and let yourself "go for it" too, at least once in a while, and see where it takes you.

-Annie

Used Staedtler watercolor pencils, acrylic paint, hot press watercolor paper, and ink.

Extra! Extra! The Homemade Illustrator

I'm starting a series, friends. This is so I can share what I've learned, as well as start a community and encourage each other as artists, humans, and working folks. If you know me, I LOVE talking about the messy parts of life. I love what they teach us. So this series won't hold back, but I aim to make it fun. Fun and messy!

Please share with any creatives who might be interested. I'm also very open to topics such as "how to's" or discussing the freelance business, and also the emotional stuff that comes along with the freelance path. Oh goodness, I can talk about that forevah!!

TLDR: Let's start yappin' n' sharin'! I'm excited to take this journey with you.

Love, Annie

Annie is an author and illustrator with books available on Amazon and local book stores. She is open for commission, too! She lives in California, and loves tea, bike rides, reading, and exploring new places.