If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in my ongoing quest to find my perfect creative routine, it’s that I need to be kind to myself. Kind to myself, and grateful for what I have and how far I’ve come.

I remember when I first started drawing lessons just about ten years ago, how I looked in awe at the studio of the artist I was studying with. How I just couldn’t imagine having a workspace of my own, the time, the energy, the money to be able to live the life of an artist. Today I’m sitting in my sunny studio, doors open onto my garden feel incredible privileged to be in the position of someone hunting for a creative routine.

One of the best things about this hunt is that I find myself researching other artist’s routines and practice. I loved watching this video of artist Nigel Peake at work.