You Can't Use Up Creativity

When I was asked to write a "letter from the illustrator" for my Inkspirations Animal Kingdom Book I immediately groaned. I have never claimed to be a good writer. I find it easier to express myself through my art (no surprise). However, I did think it would be a good idea to share my thought process and my "letter from the illustrator" just in case anyone else is finds themselves in the same situation.

So where did I start?

I decided to break my letter into different sections. So I focused on things I believe are important to include. Such as:

1. A little personal history

2. Thank you

3. My vision

4. How I would approach my book as an outsider

5. Have fun

And this is what I came up with:

Whether it was creating a gift for a loved one, having a ceramics piece in a school art show, or posting a doodle on my Instagram account, I have always enjoyed creating and sharing my art with others. Thank you so much for allowing my art to come into your life.  I am so honored to share my illustrations with you.

As an illustrator, my vision is to combine beauty from nature and imagination to create hand drawn images that inspire others. I hope that my hand lettered quotes inspire you to live life to its fullest and I hope that the illustrations inspire you to unleash your creativity. The best thing about art is there are no rules and this book is full of endless coloring possibilities. The only thing that I ask you to do, is to have fun. So turn the page, get started, and let the creativity flow out of your markers, colored pencils, pens, and paint!

After I went through this process I couldn't help but think of my favorite quote by Maya Angelou; "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have." Needless to say, I should probably practice creative writing more in order to improve. But until then, here is a hand drawn image of my favorite quote.

Have a great weekend!
Best wishes,
Anna N. Carey