Lessons learnt about life through art, and art through the lens of life

learning to get the proportions right - step back and look at the big picture every now and then so you don’t get caught up in working on the fine details

learning to sketch with rough and feint lines at the start - allow yourself to visualize the scope and be able to make adjustments as you go

learning to fold flower petals - understanding the relationship between the concept, material and technique

learning to fold miniatures - understanding the relationship between scope/scale, resources and process

learning to blindfold (without having to look at your hands) - learning to do something simple and well until you can perceive it in different ways

practicing mirror writing form - train yourself to perceive things from a different perspective until it becomes natural

practicing to write larger than normal - train yourself to see how mistakes are amplified, and how they are more hidden when the scope/scale is smaller

go with the flow when glazing - control the things that you can, and let patience, process and experience guide you through the rest

mending objects that are broken - in a way that values accepting imperfection, finding beauty in simplicity, and appreciating natural beauty