In this casual, behind-the-scenes episode of Behind the Brush, I'm taking a moment to reflect on the first few months of the year—what worked, what didn't, and what I'm adjusting moving forward.

I'm sharing honestly about a full (maybe too full) schedule, how I'm navigating commissions alongside creative work, and the systems that are actually helping me stay afloat right now. We'll also talk about what I'm loving this season (hello, spring and good books), where I'm feeling stretched, and the decisions I know I need to make going into the next few months.

If you've been moving fast and haven't paused to reflect, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and step into the next season with more intention.

Key Takeaways:

[0:02] Q1 Recap – A Full, Stretching Season

1:20] Personal Art Series – Timeline Reset to Fall

[2:45] Prioritizing Commissions Over Passion Projects

[5:00] Shipping Assistant – Flexible Support That Scales

[6:05] Weekly Scoop System in ClickUp for Alignment

Links Mentioned -

Theo of Golden: A Novel https://www.amazon.com/Theo-Golden-Allen-Levi/dp/B0CFK77BVV The Correspondent: A Novel https://www.amazon.com/Correspondent-Novel-Virginia-Evans/dp/0593798430

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