Illustration Frustration - Imagination & Character Design

I thought I’d have a go at a Vlog type video, me waffling on about whatever comes into my head. I don’t make an appearance… only comfortable with the voice🫣Just consider it radio with a few pictures attached. I do have a feeling that I’m probably chatting away to myself here, but even if just one person finds it at all vaguely interesting, then that would make me feel very happy. It’s a tentative start.

In time I hope to find a rhythm making these vlogs. I am a very shy, introverted bod and find this a little scary, but I’d like to push myself into being more confident and comfortable with being authentic in the world and not caring too much about making a fool of myself.

I’m keen to learn what interests folk and discover what I can offer. I’m not the most experienced illustrator out there, but at 58, I have spent a considerable amount of time struggling with my art and with attempting to get to grips creating artwork on my pc and hope I can offer up a little knowledge and share the things that I’ve discovered through trial and error with others who are interested. 

Here’s a list of random things that interest me… subjects that I’d like to include in future vlogs. I’d be so delighted if you would share your stories, thoughts and experiences or ask me questions on any of the following:
Life as a self-employed creative🧑‍🎨
Book illustration🖍️
Picture books🧸
Painting 🎨
Photoshop💙
Creative writing🖋️
Scrivener and self-publishing 📕
Photography📷
Vintage children’s books, especially Puffin books🐧
Modelling in clay🩶
Industrial archaeology ⚒️
Learning Welsh❤️
Plants and wildlife in my area🍄
Gardening🪴
Walking and exploring Welsh landscapes 🥾
Making little films🎥
Spooky stories 👻

Where should I go with these vlog type videos? I’m not sure, but I do want to have a go.
Your input would really help me shape future vlogs, so please don’t be shy, leave your comment below or on YouTube and I’ll include it in a future vlog. 
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Thank you, for reading to the end! x