“Don’t try to be original. Just try to be good.”

— Paul Rand

That’s the question I asked myself when I chose to become a pattern designer. What followed was a journey full of doubts, discoveries, and small breakthroughs that changed everything.

This blog is my story—and maybe yours too. 💬

Let’s talk about finding your voice, standing out, and creating from the heart (even when no one seems to be watching).

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Feeling stuck and uninspired? You’re not alone.

Sometimes creativity disappears, and the more we try, the harder it gets. We compare ourselves, we feel the pressure—and nothing good comes out. Take a break. Breathe.

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”

— Anne Lamott

Read the full blog for honest thoughts and tips on how to deal with creative burnout—and how to find your spark again.

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“Art is not freedom from discipline, but disciplined freedom.”

— John F. Kennedy

In a world where AI can generate beautiful images in seconds, it’s easy to wonder: Where does that leave us — the human artist?

But here’s what I believe: no machine can replicate the soul behind your work.

We must evolve with technology without losing our vision or ourselves.

Use the tools. Stay curious. But never forget the power of your own mind, heart, and hands. Your art still matters. And always will.

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Still waiting for the “right time” to start?Here’s the truth: the world won’t wait for you to feel good enough.

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

— Martin Luther King Jr

You grow by doing, not by waiting.There is no perfect moment — only the moment you choose to begin.

Read the blog, take the step, run your own race.

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“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”

– Suzy Kassem

You wonder if you’re good enough. If your art matters.

If there’s room for you in this big, talented world.

But here’s the quiet truth:

You don’t have to be ready. You just have to begin.

Start with your voice.Create with your heart.

There’s space for you — and your patterns — right here.

Read the blog. Take the step. You belong.

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