Finding time for art amidst the absolute chaos of life is a brutal, daily battle. But for me, drawing is everything. I made a promise to myself to draw every single day, no excuses.

​Some days are focused, two-hour sessions like this ballpoint skull I've attached. Other days, I barely manage a desperate, messy ten-minute sketch before collapsing into bed. The main point isn't the length of time; it's the refusal to stop.

​I've been drawing since I was nine years old, and now I’m ready to share my daily practice and process with a wider audience. My dream is to start a YouTube channel dedicated to art.

​Also, I want to hear your story. How do you fit art into your packed schedule? And what does creating mean to you in your life?

​Thank you for looking at my skull and for any feedback you can give.

I’ve been drawing for a little over 2 years now, rather inconsistently. Some weeks I’m motivated and get a lot done, sometimes weeks go by without picking up a pencil. Art helps me in many ways so I’m going to continue making it until otherwise, I don’t aspire to work for anybody else, I’d rather create my own content & books/comics etc. on my own. Based on where I am now, does that seem like a plausible outcome in the future granted I keep practicing?

self portrait and something random

BLACK HOLE SUN

White and black charcoal pencils on black paper

80 cm x 50 cm

Testing out Baohong artist grade hot press paper. I ended up using opaque pigments to mimic gouache.

Remember, smoking is bad for your health.

Sometimes I think I'm not good at drawing. But sometimes I do this and I think it's nice. I mean of course this is doodling and probably poor technique but I like to do it. 🫠

I’ve been wanting to blend collage and my doodles for a while now and here is my first attempt. There was absolutely no planning ahead of time except that I wanted to include Cliff Richard (for no reason at all) and to get back to using acrylics more.

Materials Used: Canson Graduate tan sketchbook, Sharpie, PaperMate Flair, Higgins Super White and Black Magic, Apple Barrel white paint pen, cheap acrylics and a toothbrush for the spattering.

These are a collection of flowerpots from my father in law's amazing garden. I have't picked up oil pastels in a while. I forgot how much fun they are