I just got back from a solo artist’s retreat. ✨ I booked an Airbnb about an hour away and had two full days and three nights of time alone. I went into the retreat with the intention to enjoy sketching, to play with new materials (neocolor crayons, scissors and paper), to read, to write, to do yoga, and my biggest intention was to be quiet and slow down. 🐌

I sat on my little porch that overlooked a pond and watched a turtle swim around, listened to frogs talk, watched a wild turkey and gophers, and even saw two deer drinking water just a few feet away. I felt the wind and rain come and go. It was exactly what I hoped it would be, a time to reflect and fuel my creative tank. Now, I’m back home with my family, embracing the energy here, and looking forward to getting back into the studio!

Here’s a little glimpse of my experience and some drawings and cut paper sketches that I made.