For years I’ve tried to define what I am, and I think I’ve finally figured it out: I’m an artist and designer. I love incorporating handmade elements into my work whenever I can, whether it’s a rough paper texture, a gorgeous watercolour background or a knitted sock.
I started my shop in 2017 and have dabbled with selling cards and stationery for a few years now. Recently I’ve realised that building my business and online shop is what I really want to do, and I’m excited to share it with you!
I love what I do, and as cheesy as it sounds I’m really passionate about making beautiful, well designed products that are functional and useful in everyday life. Life is serious enough, and I want to bring a little light into a sometimes dark world.
Do you ever feel really STUCK? Can you see your creative life or business in the distance but just can’t figure out how to get there? Do you plan and feel busy, but get frustrated when nothing really moves forward?
I know EXACTLY what that feels like - because I’m going through it myself!
During lockdown, I’ve been on a journey, both personal and creative. I’ve watched a handful of brilliant FieldTrips and learned a lot from them. Each one helped me come unstuck and move forward in my creative business. And already I’m starting to see positive, tangible changes in my business, and myself.
The five sections we will talk about are: - You Don’t Have to Get it Right First Time - Get Good at Writing and Planning - Perfectionism and Overthinking Take Up Space in Your Brain - You Already Have the Answers - You’ve Just Got to Find Them - Self-Belief is the Absolute Foundation of Your Creative Business
In each section, I’ll share what I learned from each FieldTrip and how that became part of my story, and helped me move forward. I’ll also share five action points that you can take away and try within your own creative practice.
I don’t have a massive following or big fancy clients, but I know what it’s like to be a regular creative in a big industry, and I hope that some of my experiences will resonate and help in even the littlest of ways!
About your Host I’m Laura and I’m an independent designer, illustrator and business owner living in Glasgow, Scotland. I have just embarked on my second foray into self-employment, after getting freaked out and jumping ship the first time! I offer graphic design and branding services to corporate clients, while also running an Etsy shop selling cards, prints and paper goods (this is the part I like most!) I love writing and talking about creativity and creative process, and you can find some of my thoughts over at www.laurabellestudio.co.uk
This is a more traditional format where participants absorb information through presentations and talks.
This FieldTrip will not be recorded.
For years I’ve tried to define what I am, and I think I’ve finally figured it out: I’m an artist and designer. I love incorporating handmade elements into my work whenever I can, whether it’s a rough paper texture, a gorgeous watercolour background or a knitted sock.
I started my shop in 2017 and have dabbled with selling cards and stationery for a few years now. Recently I’ve realised that building my business and online shop is what I really want to do, and I’m excited to share it with you!
I love what I do, and as cheesy as it sounds I’m really passionate about making beautiful, well designed products that are functional and useful in everyday life. Life is serious enough, and I want to bring a little light into a sometimes dark world.
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The FieldTrips experience is defined not only by what the host has to share, but also by how we show up individually and collectively. The way we show up impacts our capacity to be moved, inspired, and activated.
Get ready to be immersed! Engage with smiles, nods, waves, emojis. Share in the chat. Get cozy. Turn off notifications. Sip your favorite beverage.
Wear your beginner’s hat. Go with the flow. Welcome the stumbles and fumbles. Congratulate yourself for trying. Keep going!
Our hosts are members of the CreativeMornings community—just like you! Everyone comes to this with different backgrounds—a lot of our hosts have never done anything like this before! And we love that! Cheer them on when something goes awry and when it goes perfectly.
We’re all figuring things out in real time. Celebrate, rather than critique emerging ideas. Cheer each other on as you try new things. Try “Yes! And…” in conversation.
It’s 100% okay when a FieldTrip does not resonate with you. Pop out quietly and try another experience later. Fill out the survey with your feedback (no dms to host or chat commentary, please.)