Progressions: The Dreamer

DAY/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • OBSESSED with this commission for Kiera. Thanks so much for reaching out. This was so so so fun to create. Can’t stop looking at the cell phone doodle. ❤️ • COMMISSIONS OPEN. Email or DM for pricing, etc. • Swipe ➡️ for timelapse & closeups • #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing #commissionsopen #commission #commissions https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPk3ftl3_y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12sd2680sxc4g

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 19: DREAM COLLABORATION • I didn’t really know what to choose for this one at first. I follow plenty of lovely and successful artists, but don’t think I’ve ever considered what it’d be like to collaborate with one of them. So it got me to thinking of organizations or groups that I believe in and support. One of these groups is Bellingham Repertory Dance @brdancers from my hometown in Bellingham, WA. Majority of the lovely dancers in the company were either my teachers or my classmates while in school. They are just so progressive, so strong, so gorgeous, and beautiful kind souls. I’m always excited to see what they come up with next. I think it would be a lot of fun to do an animation or series of portraits with them. The original 📷 picture used as reference was taken by Preston Hoffman of two of my past classmates. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts• DAY 076/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNnAm5FlCb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gqpxewicyuzt

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 19: DREAM COLLABORATION • I didn’t really know what to choose for this one at first. I follow plenty of lovely and successful artists, but don’t think I’ve ever considered what it’d be like to collaborate with one of them. So it got me to thinking of organizations or groups that I believe in and support. One of these groups is Bellingham Repertory Dance @brdancers from my hometown in Bellingham, WA. Majority of the lovely dancers in the company were either my teachers or my classmates while in school. They are just so progressive, so strong, so gorgeous, and beautiful kind souls. I’m always excited to see what they come up with next. I think it would be a lot of fun to do an animation or series of portraits with them. The original 📷 picture used as reference was taken by of two of my past classmates. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts• DAY 076/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNnAm5FlCb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ymlmo5fsur40

DAY 075 BONUS/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Swipe ➡️ for timelapse ➡️➡️ original by @furrylittlepeach #flpdrawchallenge #drawthisinyourstyle • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi. Your kind donations help me continue my daily content and make more products for you. Link in the bio ❤️ • #redraw #dtiys #drawthisinyourstylechallenge #illustration #artistsoninstagram #artist #doodle #dancinglandoodles #procreate #kofi #buymeacoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLAPPJlP00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t7kqxibq9510

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 18: MISTAKES / LESSONS • I think the biggest mistake that I made regarding to my business is probably waiting so long to start it. It had been in the back of my mind for years, but I just would not put the effort in to just start, to just make something (hence the now daily posts). • LESSONS: Although I do believe I won’t improve unless I put in the effort everyday, I am still fairly new, and am NOT a patient person. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to accept that success isn’t a guarantee and that growth takes time. Time and a bunch of little (or big) fails along the way. This is why the education and research aspects are so important to me. The more I choose to learn, the more opportunities I create for myself, and the more efficient I can be. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts• DAY 075/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKzW48lSUU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wp5clf9q29we

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Was running a tad slow today. Slow and sleepy. Need more coffee...but I work early, so mo coffee. *sigh* ☕️ DAY 074 BONUS/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvIY8nxFF-Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ztwt4gwa0iro

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 17: WHAT I’M WORKING ON • 🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀Currently, and excitingly, I’ve been working on a handful of commissions (Thank you lovelies). I’m still in the process of figuring out what kinds of commissions customers will enjoy as well as where I would like to take my original pieces (I’ve been gravitating more and more to the sticker and pins realm over prints). My digital commissions are currently open, if you’re interested. Swipe WAY ➡️ for more info. Also feel free to DM or email me with any commissions questions. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts• DAY 074/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHpXLQF5Em/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r47h3oc48379

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 16: WORKSPACE (TIDY/MESS) • Tried something new today. I don’t really have a designated work space as of right now, but if I am working at home, it’s in one of these three spaces (swipe ➡️ to see): (1) Take over the hubby’s desk (2) Kitchen table (3) Couch in the living room Most of the time recently, I’ve been in the living room on the couch. We are in a situation where we may be moving soon-ish for school, but once all the adulting decisions are settled, I’d love to invest in my own sit to stand desk. I think Ikea actually has one, but the closest Ikea is 3 hours away. For now, I may start holing up at a local coffee shop to get myself out of the house. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts• DAY 073/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFWUGCFY2g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wfhlyk2szkre

DAY 073/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • “Everything has Beauty” 🌷 • • @funkybuddhayoga @dancinglan_doodles • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi. Link in the bio ✨ • #funkybuddhayoga #funkybuddhayogahothouse #chalk #chalkboard #chalklettering #chalkart #studiochalkboard #yogastudio #chalknewbie #chalkwall #chalkwalls #crayolachalk #crayola #lettering #dancinglandoodles (at The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFBArulWnQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12cupr8ugzryh

DAY 072 BONUS/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • This week’s board: “You will change the world 🌍 just by being a warm, kind hearted human being” • • @funkybuddhayoga @dancinglan_doodles • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi. Link in the bio ✨ • #funkybuddhayoga #funkybuddhayogahothouse #chalk #chalkboard #chalklettering #chalkart #studiochalkboard #yogastudio #chalknewbie #chalkwall #chalkwalls #crayolachalk #crayola #lettering #dancinglandoodles (at The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCamZRFSg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e755sh49xjc3

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 15: GOALS/MOTIVATIONS • At the beginning of this year, I set a handful of goals involving taking my art into the super scary business realm. Since it is today’s prompt, and almost a quarter of the way through the year already, I figured it’d be a good time to check in with my resolutions to see if I’m on track in the way I expected. As in the picture, my goals were: (1): Create and build an online store - Created (www.dancinglandoodles.com) link in the bio. Working on the “building” part, which frustratingly, just takes time and consistent effort. So I think I’ll continue what I’ve been doing. (2) Learn how to usr photoshop to create prints (& maybe pins) - Have yet to purchase photoshop, let alone use it. Saving up for the purchase. (3) One+ instagram post per day #dailydancinglan_doodles -So far so good, except I forgot to use the hashtag I created on the first 71 days of posts 😂🙊 (4) Practice new chalkboard fonts - I’ve been doing my best to practice and switch up my chalkboard fonts. In general, I try not to use the same font two weeks in a row • Looking back on these goals the past few months, I feel like I’m “on track”. I tried really hard to pick a small amount of goals that I felt were manageable and then scaled them down more afterwords to be as specific and realistic as possible. What motivates me to pursue and maintain my pursuit of these goals is the idea of freedom with my business/career life. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts and #procreatetimelapse • DAY 072/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCY5nalBWW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sgrkbngzp2a9

DAY 073/365 #365daysofdrawing #365doodles • This conversation happened yesterday morning 😂 • • • #illustration #artistsofinstagram #dailyillustration #procreate #digitalillustration #oc #originalcharacter #doodle #doodlediary #dailydoodle #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #digitalsketch #comic #mylifeisacomicbook #kofi #buymeacoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBZcoblSLt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1opg9j0fi2pp7

HAPPY PI DAY to all my fellow nerds out there! 🥧 🍕 . . #pizza #pie #piday #piday2019 #illustration #procreate #dailydoodlechallenge #dailydoodlegram #drawin #kofi #coffeeonkoffeeoncoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAGNiQlW6o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sahwgohdqorp

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 12: HANDS AT WORK • Please excuse my dry, withered, drawing hand 🖐. Despite the much needed sunlight it has still been very cold in the midwest. Took the opportunity to mess around more with #lumafusion to see how I can potentially edit video content in the future. I’m right handed, how about you? • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts and #procreatetimelapse • DAY 070/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me be able to continue exploring and creating daily content. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu6fjq5FlgI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=76jtb9jc79dq

DAY 070/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Swipe ➡️ for timelapse ➡️➡️ original by @siobelee.art #drawthisinyourstyle • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi. Your kind donations help me continue my daily content and make more products for you. Link in the bio ❤️ • #redraw #dtiys #drawthisinyourstylechallenge #illustration #artistsoninstagram #artist #doodle #dancinglandoodles #procreate #kofi #buymeacoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5_E4IlJBB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pmcik1tenoea

Hello loves. Since the Valentine’s Day Commissions Madness, business has been pretty slow (by pretty slow, I mean non-existent). Soooooo, for this week only, I’m opening quick $20 commissions! •Digital Portraits (PNG/JPEG file) •2-3 Figures •Bust Up •Solid Background •Lines with single accent color of choice •$20 USD each • OPEN TIL SUNDAY MARCH 17 (St.Patrick’s Day) • TO BOOK, EMAIL: [email protected] (Link in Bio) with your commission ideas 💡 Feel free to DM me with any questions. • #commissionsopen #commissions #art #artist #artcommissions #digitalart #digitalartcommission #digitalportrait #portrait #illustration #illustrationartists #artistsoninstagram #kofi #buymeacoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4iEG5Fj22/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8wy4cjp9fgka

#marchmeetthemaker DAY 11: REDUCING WASTE • Because my business is very new and I don’t currently have the means to quickly create prints, I have been sticking to commissions which I deliver via email as PNG and JPEG files, which produces no waste. • Outside of the art world, my husband and I have developed a variety of habits to prevent being wasteful that we do our best to maintain including: - Keeping the thermostat set at 64 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter while bundling up with socks and blankets - We have a small collection of reusable bags that we use for grocery shopping. If we forget them, we go with paper bags whenever possible. - We recycle. In Michigan there are return centers at grocery stores for bottles and cans, for us mostly lacroix and bubly, which we use...to purchase more lacroix and bubly - Leftovers are a big thing at our house. We do our best to use up what we have and avoid over purchasing perishables that we don’t often reach for. • Once I get to the point of shipping out physical products, I hope to reduce waste by reusing and recycling packaging materials as well as hope to avoid single use plastics. • Challenge and prompt list created by @joannehawker . Swipe ➡️ for prompts and #procreatetimelapse • DAY 069/365 #Doodles365 #365daysofdrawing • • Like my doodles? Please consider supporting me by buying me a ☕️ on Ko-fi with a one time $3 payment. Your support helps me afford the time and funds to grow my business. Link in the bio ❤️ • #meetthemakermonth #meetthemaker #smallbusinesslife #newbusinessventure #digitalportraits #digitalcommissions #dancinglan_doodleschallenge #dancinglandoodles #artistsoninstagram #illustration #doodle #doodles #illustrations #procreate #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4XHiAFm4d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wbjgkqdyc1yp