Artsy Summertime in July

The sultry and humid weather makes me almost pooped out. But I pull myself up together not to be dragged by a negative emotional state. I always remind me of good phrases that help me flow in the lake like a swan in my mind.

“Rejoice always; give thanks to all circumstances.” - from the bible

“Happiness depends on what you think.” - from unknown

My happiness stays in organized life and a mental attitude pursuing simplicity and creativity. My disposition is not to waste my energy on useless things such as grudges, hatred, obsession, revenge, or sticking to negative moments of the past. Although I have those moments, soon, I emerge from those negative things that can consume my spirit. Luckily, I have a pure side that boosts my energy; and my organized lifestyle is helpful for me to move on with a bright mindset.

Here are the art and craft I would like to share for this month; a lovely handmade doll in a frame, designs of washi tapes and black and white tote bags, and digital art.

Handmade Craft: A lovely doll in a colored frame

I made a lovely doll in a colored frame I painted. Sometimes, I get stressed out or emotional depending on life situations. But I manage to get my life back on track soon because I have a girl holding a heart balloon, trying to jump on the cloud in my mind. A doll represents what resides in my pure side, although it might seem like a childish heart.

Design: Cute washi tapes (masking tape)

I designed cute washi tapes (size of width - 1.5cm / 1.2cm). I use washi tapes to mark a special day in a diary, decorate notebooks, or make paper organizer stuff. In addition, a purple owl sticker I designed.

Emoticon: a character from one of the washi tapes

I designed an emoticon character last year, "Malang (soft) Soonie" I adopted this character for the washi tape because I adore this character.

Design: Two kinds of tote bag designs

I designed tote bags to carry, especially to match black and white clothes.

black and white tote bag with yellow point

Digital Art: Woman with bluish scenery in summertime

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