I'm about to pursue art as a career from scratch after turning 35 whilst being a mum.
It's Feb 2023 This is the first video that marks the start of taking my art seriously. I'm right at the beginning and at this point, I have quit my 95 job to start working on becoming a professional author illustrator for children's picture books. When i'm not working on this goal, I'm a mum ( convenient for research :D ). Is it too late to try to change careers at 35 with a 1 year old baby? I don't know but I'm giving it a go and sharing my candid art progress every week to hold myself accountable. I'd love for you to join the journey, if you're also pursuing art too, please leave your stories below, we're not alone, I'd love to egg you on and see us improve our art together!


❀ SUMMARY
1. Being clear on my why & what I want to do (dig deep)
2. Start saving, set a goal & have plan B
3. Talk to closest family. It'll be easier for them to be on board.
4. Quit the 95 job
5. Develop my creative voice as a stay at home mum

✎ MENTIONED
● Quote from Bronnie Ware https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets...
● Calendar https://www.allthingsbrightandbeauti...

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✉ ABOUT & SOCIALS
● Hiya I'm Jenny, welcome to Spotted Journal, aka. my accountability journal sharing my candid art progress towards becoming an established author illustrator for children's picture books. It's been such a bonus to connect with similar minds and open real conversations about the progress. If you fancy joining the fun, please share where you're at in your art journey and/or your goals, i'd love to hear your story in the comments and improve our art together!
● https://linktr.ee/Spottedjournal

✄ I MADE THIS VIDEO WITH
● Camera Canon G7X https://amzn.to/3msx5Zv
● Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra https://amzn.to/3YBxSVr
● Lighting: Sunlight
● MacBook Pro 15 inch https://amzn.to/3ydszRa
● Final Cut Pro X https://www.apple.com/uk/finalcutpro/