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February Zine
February Posts recap & replays
March Sign up links
Hello Friends!
I’m really enjoying the practice of creating a monthly zine, capturing a snapshot overview of the month. Each mini-spread is a moment that I wanted to acknowledge:
The last really cold days of Winter giving way to the snowdrops and first signs of Spring
The challenges of work this month have been exhausting, hence the ‘tiger mind, tired eyes’ spread
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to allow yourself to play as an adult, and what that looks like. Sometimes, the idea of it just feels so challenging.
Friends visited from the UK, which was wonderful, and our boy had a chance to sledge with them in the mountains.
4 simple moments from the month, captured in an A4 sheet and folded down. I just love the ease, simplicity and lo-fi vibes of a zine. My January zine can be seen here.
I’ve also been working on Project 01 – Animals.
There is something spacious about working on something for a 2 month period. There is time to let ideas mariante, space to research and sketch, and also time to refine and craft a final image. More importantly, when you’re trying to make space for Portfolio projects and personal creative work alongside paid work, and parenting, and kids getting sick and LIFE, it’s a lot. I’ll be honest, it’s been a tough February. I’ve emerged feeling a little broken by the intensity of it, and this month will need to be more gentle.
However, I feel optimistic. The lighter mornings, longer days and the warmth of early Spring is energising, and it’s making the world of difference to everything. This is why I chose 2 months as the project window / timeline. To allow space for all these things. We have a WHOLE MONTH ahead of us, to bring one project to completion. Let’s DO this. (It’s not too late to join in, remember, you’re never ‘behind’.)
In February, I already shared these in-depth video posts:
We’ve been sharing our progress so far in the chat, and it’s been so motivating to see the work, and ideas emerging.
February Live Sessions Replays:
Round Table Session – All about Breakthrough pieces of work (Paid). The Round Table sessions happen quarterly, and are a space to connect on topics that come up for all of us in our creative practice. For previous sessions, go here.
🌍 March Live Session Sign ups:
Free Co-Swatch Sesh Luma Sign up. Everyone welcome. Come along to swatch, chat, talk about materials and hang out.
Project 1 - Live Share!!! We bring the result of our first projects, and share!! I’m SO EXCITED!!!!!!
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I’m Raj Kaur, a freelance Designer Director for Brands with over 24 years Industry experience, a sketchbook obsessive and Artist /Illustrator. Art really is my Work. Welcome! Join the community for Projects to build your illustration Portfolio, and work with other amazing creatives.
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