🎨 From Foggy Mornings to Flourishing Moments ❤️

This morning began with a heavy sigh 😷. I woke up early, feeling like my body was unraveling—aching joints, fatigue, and that all-too-familiar sense of fragility 🤒. But after taking my medications and giving myself a moment to breathe, I felt a gentle shift. Not perfect, but better 💕. Sometimes, that’s all we need to begin again.

💬 “Healing isn’t linear. Some days you bloom, some days you rest in the soil.”

With a little more energy, I turned to what always lifts me—art 🎨. I created new pieces and uploaded them to my Redbubble shop 🖼, officially crossing the 250-design milestone! Each piece is a tiny window into my world, and I’m so proud of how far this journey has come.

Next, I shifted gears and gave my website some love—tweaking layouts, refining content, and jotting down a to-do list 🗒 for a home refresh. I’m planning a little furniture shuffle and a cozy spruce-up. Creativity doesn’t just live in my sketchbook—it spills into every corner of my life.

💬 “Your space reflects your spirit. Rearranging your world can rearrange your mind.”

Then came the clay—my hands dove into sculpting two small whimsical sloths 🦥, each one with its own sleepy charm.

Also as a lifelong gamer 🎮, I couldn’t resist crafting the iconic Aku Aku mask from Crash Bandicoot. It’s mostly painted now—just a few finishing touches on the nose and feathers to go!

As if that wasn’t enough creative chaos, I’ve decided my next sloth drawing triptych will be themed around “office sloths” 🦥🖥—slow-paced productivity, coffee breaks, and keyboard naps. It’s going to be a fun, relatable series for all of us who’ve ever felt like a sleepy sloth at a desk.

And now for a little celebration 🎉—I’ve made recent sales in both the US and Finland, bringing my total to ten countries where my art has found a home 🌍💕. It’s humbling and heartwarming to know that my creations are traveling the world, even when I can’t. So thank you everyone I'm so greatful and happy!

💬 “Art is the whisper of the soul when words fall silent.”

💬 “Even on the hardest days, your creativity is a form of courage.”

💬 “Take care of yourself like you would your favorite painting—gently, patiently, and with love.”

So yes, I’ve been unwell 🤕—but also wildly creative, productive, and full of heart. That’s the duality of being an artist and a human. We bloom even when we’re bruised.

You can explore my full collection at CrystalsArtPaws on Redbubble - https://www.redbubble.com/people/crystalsartpaws/shop 🖼 and follow my daily creative adventures on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrystalsArtPaws 😊🎨

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🌸 A Poem for the Petals

Flowers in the sun, soft yet bold,

Their colors whisper stories untold.

Lavender drifts in scented grace,

Bringing calm to the wildest place.

Hibiscus blooms with fiery flair,

Like painted dreams in summer air.

Dandelions grant wishes in flight,

Carried on breezes, chasing light.

Poppies stand with quiet pride,

In fields where memories softly hide.

And roses—oh, the love they show,

In every petal’s gentle glow.