12/05/2025
Happy Mother's Day from a mama to be 💐
I don't usually share personal, non art or work related milestones here but with mother's day this weekend I was reflecting on these past 9months and the new chapter I will be starting as a mother of identical twins 🥰
At first, it was a VERY difficult adjustment because if you know me, I'm pretty independent and a bit of a busybody lol 😆 I'm always jumping from project to project.. learning, teaching, mentoring, painting, drawing, sculpting, etc., because creating is extremely fun and makes me feel the most alive / fulfilled.
But pregnancy forced me to slow down more than I could've imagined. Drawing on a tablet would cause headaches and painting murals all day became painful (although I tried to hide it).
I knew it was temporary, but it was hard to lose my ability to create (at the level I was used to), lose my autonomy and have ask for help when I pride myself on being able to do things on my own. (Putting on shoes is even a struggle lmao.. pregnancy humbled me 😂)
Eventually, I realized
1. Being pregnant is not a hindrance to my art practice but just a new form of creation. What could be more fulfilling as a creator? (Plus, a much needed break and self care was due 😌🍃 )
2. Although I wasn't directly asking for help, I never truly did things alone. I had SO much support and encouragement from my family, friends, mentors, and my community.
Perspective is everything! That shift really allowed me to love the process and realize how blessed my life has been.
All that to say, I feel eternally grateful for all the support and love I've received from my husband, family, friends, and art community on my journey in the arts and this new step into motherhood 💕
