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It seems like in the last week the seasons truly changed here in the mountains. We went from sunshine to snow and the frosty mountain air rustles through the branches each morning.
This image was inspired by that transition of seasons, time, mood that happens in November. When the clocks go back, when the seasons move forward and I end up feeling a bit stuck in between. Not wanting to say goodbye to the warmth, not looking forward to the darker evenings and the longer nights but knowing that, like the clock, everything has to keep going, keep moving.
It may sound funny but this is one of my favourite trees in the world. It's perched on the edge of a small alkaline lake and has always felt like a magic tree for some reason. Do you have a favourite tree?

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One of my favourite ways to stay inspired is by being engaged with the creative community and over the past few years Adobe Max has been a creative boost that I look forward to. Each one has been filled with creativity, connection, and Inspiration.
This year we are all invited to stay connected and inspired from the comfort of our own creative homes, learning and creating together from all across the globe. I know I'm excited to grab a coffee (or two) while learning from and listening to some of my favourite creative people!

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Spooky Storyteller"
I'm so excited to share this image, mostly because I'm really happy with how it turned out but also because it's an image I created as part of Alchemists Library
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A group of talented friends and artists each created a comprehensive tutorial of a Halloween inspired image and we've put them all together into a bundle of awesome learning and it's only available to purchase this month! You can find the link to get the bundle here: www.alchemistslibrary.com/

In my tutorial I'll show you how to carve a pumpkin using photoshop, how to create ghostly bats, replace a sky and more!
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🎃 I'm curious to hear what book you think this pumpkin friend is reading? What's your guess? 🎃

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"Seasonal Cycle"
A few days ago I went for long bike ride along my favourite path and already the ground was dotted with yellow and golden leaves. It's amazing sometimes how quickly the seasons can flip to the next in the mountains, like one day you can sit on a beach and the next you're reaching for an extra pair of socks.
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I started to picture what that seasonal cycle looked like and...well...it looked just like this! A flurry of leaves riding in to turn everything to pumpkin spice.

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Did you know that today is International Self Care Day?
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Self Care is so important and a necessity in managing our mental health. Often we look at it like a luxury instead of something we need to prioritize. The idea that we can't pour from an empty cup is a perfect reflection on why self care is important, we can't give to others if we haven't had the chance to give back to ourselves.
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My idea of self care is usually running or cycling or time in nature (plus a good coffee and cinnamon roll).
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