Pauses, Process, and Practice

This feels like a good moment to take stock.

Life as an artist is full of subtle yet meaningful shifts and redirections. This is one of those moments. In this studio update, I share where my work is right now, what has been taking shape behind the scenes, and why slowing down has become an essential part of my creative process.

I began creating content during the pandemic on TikTok. It was a place to experiment, but it never quite fit how I think or work. Editing on my phone felt limiting. The vertical format felt cramped. One minute was rarely enough time to hold the ideas I wanted to explore. There was always more context, more process, more story left unsaid.

In October 2024, I moved to YouTube. That shift felt intentional. I wanted more room to work through ideas while drawing. More control over pacing. More space to let thoughts unfold. I planned ahead, learned Premiere Pro, and began treating content creation as a craft rather than something made quickly between moments.

I loved the process, but it took more time than I expected. Editing became slow and detailed. I revisited videos often, which meant less time actually making art. Long hours sitting at a desk caught up with me, and I ended up injured from poor ergonomics. That forced pause, which I mention in recent videos, made me step back whether I wanted to or not.

That downtime turned into a period of reflection. I have been here before. Times like this usually mean it is time to listen more closely. To heal, yes, but also to reassess how creative energy is being spent.

My videos are still evolving. Translating thought, drawing, and story at the same time is not easy. I want the visuals, the pacing, the studio atmosphere, and the ideas to feel cohesive. That challenge keeps me engaged, and I am still learning how to balance it.

When I looked honestly at my time, I realized most of it was going toward editing rather than creating. That imbalance needed correcting. I decided to switch to DaVinci Resolve to streamline my workflow, knowing it would mean learning something new but ultimately working faster.

While making that transition, I turned my attention to my website. Websites have always been something I avoided, but this time felt different. Working in Shopify felt manageable, even inviting. I found myself enjoying the process of building a space that reflects how I work and think. It has pushed me creatively in unexpected ways.

There are also practical considerations. Protecting artwork online takes effort, and those steps are not always visually pleasing. I am working through those details carefully, balancing protection with presentation, and learning as I go.

This period has been about tending to the parts of my practice that support the whole. Healing an injury. Refining how I edit. Rebuilding my website. Creating new work. Preparing videos in advance so future months feel less rushed. Thinking about items to share in my shop that feel thoughtful and personal.

What I am learning, again, is that my work does not live in a single lane. It never has. I am interested in many forms, many ideas, many ways of making. Narrowing that too tightly has never served me well. I want people to gain something from my art, to connect with it, and to carry pieces of it with them. I am learning to choose paths that feel sustainable and true for me right now.

This is where things stand.

The work continues, slowly and with intention. Ideas are forming. Some will become finished pieces. Others will remain notes in the margins. You are welcome to follow along as they take shape.

Thank you for being here.