Hobbies as an adult are hard, y'all. It just seems like there is always something that comes up that gets in the way of your hobby time - grocery shopping, some family function you have to go to, that giant mountain of laundry you've been ignoring, and way more.
That being said, however, I actually had time over the long Labor Day weekend and I got to get back to one of my newer hobbies that I really enjoy: hand lettering.
Words and art have always gone hand-in-hand for me. I can't draw (and I am not patient enough to learn), but I have always been able to write well. Quotes from movies or books and song lyrics are constantly going through my head in much the same way I would imagine an artist gets an idea for a painting or sketch, so learning to hand letter felt like a natural extension of that.
With lettering, I get to take those quotes in my head and put them down on paper in a creative, artistic way. And for those times when I am not sure what I want to create, I turn to my copy of Hand Lettering for Relaxation by Amy Latta. It is packed full of lettering workshops that are perfect for someone just starting out.
Ultimately, I would really like to get to the point where I feel confident enough to create great pieces for friends as gifts, invitations for any events, and more.
But even if I never really get there, the peace of mind that I have gotten back has been a reward in and of itself.
I mean, isn't that what hobbies are all about anyway?
What hobbies do you like to do? Let's chat about it in the comments!
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