To be completely frank: at this point in time, I really miss going outdoors, travelling, having a social life (that is not virtual), taking walks without having to wear a mask. I started getting lethargic following a routine and miss some bits of spontaneity when it comes to going out. I decided to translate all these into an old hobby of mine - sketching landscapes.
I used to scoff art and hated it for being one of my "talents" because in school, it's always about sports and non-visual arts. While I did eventually do some form of sport in school and found joy in it even til now (I'm really bummed about how the sundown marathon isn't going to happen this week), art really stood the test of time.
It's now where I find solace, develop patience and appreciate the little details. It's funny how somehow within my life so far, everything comes into full circle. I do not really market myself as the "artsy" type - there are so many talented individuals out there - but I think I'm doing pretty okay with it. I guess in some way it brings me joy to a state of flow that allows me to forget time and space.
I think what they say is true about having a niche in the active, creative and work side of your life, it really works out pretty well.
Additionally, it's also really nice to see progress/how far you've come looking at old sketchbooks - I think I started this "hobby" in 2014? Those sketches looked really bad as compared to what I'm doing now. haha.
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