Outline for Clouds of Glee
Time to Reflect
Over the past 18 months, I stepped back from my business to fully lead my local wildlife group. During this time, I launched a hedgehog campaign across neighbouring villages and grew a social media presence, aiming to build a community of wildlife enthusiasts. Now that the group is well established, I’m returning to my business.
This time away has been invaluable, giving me clarity on my business’s direction. I started during the dark days of Covid, shifting from photography to illustration, which reawakened my love for it. Creating a rewilded garden also brought new inspiration, as building habitats and watching life move in opened my creative path in fresh directions.
Moving forward, I’ll likely stop making paper flower templates to sell, though I’ll continue selling my two rose designs on Etsy. Most excitingly, I plan to study nature’s connections through illustration and eventually create books to share my insights. I’ll also continue using fine art to explore complex topics, inviting viewers to reflect on challenging ideas at their own pace without judgment.
For the rest of the year, I'll be focused on learning inking and watercolor techniques while mapping out the books I want to write and illustrate. This will bring clarity and direction to my nature research and journaling.
The future feels incredibly exciting!