#LBNewBeginnings

We’ve spent months facing uncertainty, wrapped in grey fleece. How about starting 2022 on a high note for a change? Reset with Joy Dressing: featuring outfits that bring happiness and new beginnings, and loved by our #LBCommunity. As we usher in the Lunar New Year, these inspirational women share their stories and tips to inspire a fresh start to the year.

How does a typical week look like for you?

A typical week for me would be sketching and painting, in both digital and traditional mediums. As a mom to my 3 year old boy and with my girl turning 2 in April, I also balance my time between the kids and personal work as best I can!

What does ‘New Beginnings’ mean to you?

Since becoming a mom, I've put my kids as my focus and spent the last year trying to get back to creating work with kids, and regaining confidence in my work. A lot of mothers go through this sense of loss of their old selves, so I think new beginnings to me would be this reemergence, or reinventing of myself as an artist and mother.

What are you looking forward to most this new year?

I am excited to paint more, and especially large pieces which have been a bit of a challenge with toddlers running around.

What are some things that you’ll like to challenge yourself with this year?

I hope to paint more walls, and perhaps bigger projects that require more dedication or even sculptural work. Hope to explore how my drawings translate into the 3D form more.

How are you going to live this year differently from the last?

I am relearning to prioritise my needs more, which took a bit of a back seat last year, I think a lot more mindfulness about the work I make will be more fulfilling in the long-term.

What does Joy Dressing mean to you and why did you choose this outfit?

To me, joy dressing is picking clothes that make you feel energized, and that mirror your attitude.