Hi! I'm Yanuary, the creative director for BynBeary.com and a mixed-media author/illustrator. I write about creativity, art & illustration, and running a small creative business.
Hi Reader, We're inching closer and closer to the new year. Sheesh! Did it fly by for you too? I managed to move across states and finally participated in more in-person art events. I have a tiny and cozy home with a workspace by a big window. My indie shop is finally coming together after a decade of it falling apart. So many wishes granted. What were your goals for this year? Do you usually choose a specific milestone to focus on each year? Or do you wing it? I've learned over the years...
Archival Prints About Newsletter Hi Reader, As an artist and parent, I've had to juggle full-time parenting and working full-time for about three years. I have the grey hairs to prove it! I've done all the things possible to protect my mind from the stress of it all (self-care, therapy, journaling, finding support) but it's still a challenging experience to go through. Our minds can only handle so much before it becomes "too much." I like to share what it's like to offer comfort that hard...
Indigo Bunting, Gouache, marker on watercolor paper, 2024 Hi Reader I hope the warmer weather has found you lately. It's back to 30 degrees here. If you ever visit the Nashville/Tennessee area during "winter" months. Make sure to pack shorts and heavy jackets because one day will feel like summer and the next your nose will burn from the cold wind. Variety is the spice of life always keeping things interesting. :) I wanted to say hello and wish you a smooth flow into March.At the moment, I'm...