Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Today I'm sharing how I return to art after a long break. It can be tricky to navigate so I'll offer some advice and ideas for making the transition back into art. I'll show you some of my recent playful painting sessions after being away for a while. Come along into my studio as I share a piece of my process. I hope you get inspired!

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00:00 Why I took a break
03:47 how do I return to art?
19:34 What are the upsides to taking a break
24:17 How did it feel emotionally
26:07 What are you inspired by right now
27:37 How do you handle gap between self image and reality
32:38 How do you decide what details to include?
35:26 Do you feel you need to catch up to previous skills?
37:15 Same old or something new?

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