Over the years, this blog has taken me on such a wonderful journey — one that has shaped not just my creative work, but also the way I see and move through the world. It’s been a space for reflection, growth, and connection — and I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of… Read More Finding My Rhythm Again
Michelangelo, Pieta, c. 1498-1500, marble The Pietà is one of the most poignant and enduring subjects in Christian art. Depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus after the Crucifixion, this image has moved generations of artists to capture its sorrow and grace. More than a religious icon, the Pietà speaks to universal… Read More the Pietà in art: images of grief and compassion
It’s all too easy these days to slip into a familiar, almost automatic loop — one that many of us know very well. You reach for your phone, telling yourself it’ll just be a quick check, and suddenly hours have passed. You’ve been scrolling through a steady stream of unsettling headlines, distressing updates, and digital… Read More the one change that can work: start sketching and stop doomscrolling
The challenges associated with dyslexia were first observed as early as the mid-1800s. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that Rudolf Berlin, an ophthalmologist in Stuttgart, Germany, coined the term “dyslexia.” Initially, as it was thought to be a form of ‘word blindness’, but over time, researchers discovered that dyslexia was not just about vision but… Read More Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential
Rachel Bakewell 