#backtobasics

CHRISTINA AGUILERA (Look Book)

It's my first "Look Book" I don't know if I'm doing it right or if it has some kind of rules or order, but hey, I wanted to do it and here you have it. I include the CC used, if there is one that I have not included and you have questions, leave it in a comment.

CC LIST: Full Sims: By Me // All Poses: @helgatisha

PIJAMA Hair: @wingssims // Glasses: @pralinesims // Shirt: @plumbobsnfries Pant: @Beto-ae0 // Slippers: Base Game URBAN Hair: @antosims // Earring: @blahberry-pancake // Nose piercing: @blahberry-pancake // Shirt: @plumbobsnfries // Pant: @charonlee // Boots: @seoulsoul-sims SHOPPING Hair: @blahberry-pancake // Earrings: @simpliciaty-cc // Outfit: @madlensims // Bag: @charonlee // Nails: @redheadsims-cc // Footwear: @mmsims STUDIO Blazer and shirt: @seoulsoul-sims // Skirt: @rimings // Boots: @seoulsoul-sims // Nails: @4w25-cc

REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE Hair: @daylifesims // Glasses: @iwitys // Necklace: @paresims // Shirt: @suzuesims // Leather Jacket: @darte77 // Leggins: @Ellesimpe // Nails: @4w25-cc // Footwear: @mmsims PREMIERE Hair: @antosims // Earring: @sentate // Dress: @sentate Shoes: @unknown66irl // Nails: @4w25-cc DAY AWARDS Dress: @cool-content-star // Earring: @Lexel // Pearl Bracelet: @joliebean // Gold Bracelet: @leahlillith // Nails: @4w25-cc NIGHT AWARDS Earring: @blahberry-pancake // Dress: @cool-content-star // Shoes: @plazasims // Nails: @4w25-cc

DANCE PARTY Earring: @blahberry-pancake // Cat Suit: @cocogamess // Shoes: @cooper322 // Nails: @4w25-cc

I’ve just wrapped up the first week of my month-long challenge to rebuild my art skills from the ground up starting with lines and simple shapes.

It might not sound exciting, but honestly, it’s been more challenging and more rewarding than I expected.

Here’s what Week 1 looked like:

• Practicing straight lines, curves, Ovals, Circles, Squares, Etc

• Learning to draw with my shoulder, not just my wrist

• Focusing on accuracy, consistency, and control

• Following exercises from Brent Eviston on Skillshare

Progress has been slow at times, and yes, a little frustrating, but I’m already starting to notice a difference. My lines are a bit steadier. My shapes are a bit more confident. Most importantly, I’m starting to enjoy the process again.

No finished drawings, no big results yet, but that’s okay. This is the foundation I skipped the first time, and I’m finally giving it the time it deserves.

If you’ve gone through this phase before, how did you stay motivated?

If you’ve got any favourite drills or exercises for beginners, feel free to send them my way.

Week 2 begins. Let’s keep going one line at a time.

¿a que hora se hizo la hora? 🤔

National Simplicity Day, A Day For the Basics...

As Henry David Thoreau himself said: “As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” So let today be the day to get back to the basics. Ironically, this day falls on the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, born July 12th, 1817. If you feel your life has become too difficult and discombobulated, let today be a new beginning of a more simple life.