Dear Diary

Dear Diary,

So, you might have seen I'm changing things up a little here.

It's weird, when I set this up how in Jan last year, it all felt right. I liked the gentle tone. It felt like a wholesome purpose to go about building a resource to get more people into creativity. It's something that means a lot to me. I strongly believe that we not only benefit from creating, but that it is inherent in the nature of all human beings. I liked the ease of creating designs and setting them up on print on demand. That all felt right. It felt good.

Now the truth is, I have realised recently that I was hiding behind that. I've started to feel like a very separate being to the branding and tone of Birdy & Bright. It doesn't take anything away from it, and I'm still very glad I did it and that content will remain there for people. But, whilst building things as I have, I was avoiding the truth that I want to put myself out there as an artist. I want to paint, and write, and create things that people connect with. I want to understand myself and the world better and share that perspective through art, share messages. I want to be vulnerable and not care what people think about that because I believe in myself. Why would I avoid such a thing? Fear.

Art is something that calls out to me. It has for a long time. And I've spent the best part of my life dabbling in different disciplines, but I've never felt brave enough to pull it all together and do something with it. Until now.

Something has shifted of late. I've realised the importance of living truthfully, and it has suddenly become not only possible, but fundamental. Now I have realised this, and felt the liberation, I cannot turn back. The journey has shifted course, and in doing so become more truer in direction.

I need to write as much as I need to paint and print. So, the news section now has a diary element to it, so I can share messages like this when I feel the need. It's a great space to get my thoughts together, and it's a great space to share them with you, because I'm not hiding any more.

If you like my vibe, please do take a look at my shop, if you're lucky you might find some of my handmade art there. You can also support via my buymeacoffee page. You can make a one off contribution, or sign up to a £2 a month membership.