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Imbolc, migraines, and drawing geese
2 months ago
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Hello Flock Members!
Hey friends,
I’ve been a little quieter here, but not absent from creating.
Lately life has felt very full in a very ordinary, human way. I’ve been working a lot, feeling the pressure of tight finances while also getting ready to start school soon. I’m excited for it — it feels like a step toward something more stable, something that helps me save for a house and build a future that feels intentional instead of reactive.
In between that, I changed the headlight in my Camry by myself for the experience. Lost a bolt. The wheel well plastic is half off. Now I have to drive it into town to have someone else fix it anyway and buy a replacement. I got frustrated, but I’m weirdly glad I tried.
It’s Imbolc. I got a migraine and got sick. I’ve been overwhelmed, but also thoughtful.
I’ve been slowly working through trades (I have one left), and spending time on a drawing of my coffee goose while playing more with shading. I’ve also been studying for clergy, reading the Kalevala, learning about Ilmatar and the creation story, and looking into ancient Finnish holidays. Watching Finnish creators. Trying to understand the roots that inspire the world my character Kiirastuli lives in — the same world HoneyPaw shares.
A lot of what I’ve been doing lately is quiet study and quiet making.
And it’s made me realize how much I miss creating with people.
Not just drawing for myself, but hearing about your characters, your worlds, your ideas — and translating them into something visual. That back-and-forth is something I really value, especially right now when life feels a little heavy and very real.
So if you’ve been thinking about getting a commission from me, this is a really good time.
You’re getting me in a thoughtful place. A place where I’m paying attention to light, mood, story, and meaning. Where I want to sit with your character and give them care.
And if you don’t want a commission, I’d still love to hear what your characters have been up to. Show me refs. Tell me about their world. I’ve missed that interaction.
Thanks for being here while I move through this season of life.