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Creating a Christmas Ornaments Seamless Pattern | Festive Digital Art Timelapse on Procreate

December 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM

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Elegant Afro Beauty Illustration | Christmas-Inspired Digital Art Timelapse on Procreate

December 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM

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GROWING THROUGH FEAR: REWIRING THE MIND FOR SUCCESS

December 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM

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I never imagined I’d reach a point where I was afraid to paint, at least in the traditional way. Over the years, I moved fully into digital art, leaving my canvas behind… scanslypink.blogspot.com/2025/11/grow...

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I never imagined I’d reach a point where I was afraid to paint, at least in the traditional way. Over the years, I moved fully into digital ...

Thanksgiving Digital Art Timelapse | Creating Festive Text Illustration From Scratch

November 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM

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WHEN CHANGE FEELS LIKE LOSS:

November 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM

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Change isn’t just growth, it’s loss, sacrifice, and choosing your future self even on the tired days.

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Learning To Let Go Without Looking Back! In the last post, we discussed adaptation and how every shift in life requires flexibility. We lear...

Cozy Nighttime Digital Art Timelapse | Lofi-Inspired Art From Sketchbook to Finished Illustration

November 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM

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Walking in Karura Forest | Peaceful Drawing Process with Relaxing Music Digital Art Timelapse

November 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM

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THE IN-BETWEEN: ARE YOU STUCK OR GROWING?

November 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM

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There’s this stage in life that we don’t talk about enough, the in-between. It’s that space where you know something needs to change, but you haven’t quite figured out what or how...

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There’s this stage in life that we don’t talk about enough, the in-between. It’s that space where you know something needs to change, but yo...

Digital Art Speedart | Afro Woman with Purple Streaks | Relaxing Timelapse Drawing

November 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM

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FEELING TRAPPED IN A CAGE, YET THE DOOR IS WIDE OPEN

November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM

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I had a dream recently that still lingers in my mind.

In my dream, I was on vacation with my family by a lakeside. We had been…

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I had a dream recently that still lingers in my mind. In my dream, I was on vacation with my family by a lakeside. We had been given a b...

Creating Happy Halloween Art | Digital Illustration on Procreate

October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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Digital Art Speedart: Afro Woman with Side Braid Created From A Real-Life Portrait

October 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM

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October 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM

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There are seasons in life where silence feels safer than words. Where speaking becomes too heavy, and even explaining feels like reopening a wound that’s trying its best to close...

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SILENT BATTLES AND THE GRACE TO HEAL

There are seasons in life where silence feels safer than words. Where speaking becomes too heavy, and even explaining feels like reopening...

How to Create a Bokeh Light Effect in Procreate | Easy Background & Backdrop Tutorial

October 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM

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YOU REALLY DO BECOME WHAT YOU THINK

October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM

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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible power of our minds. Every thought we entertain, every belief we hold onto, quietly shapes the way we see ourselves and the world around us…

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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible power of our minds. Every thought we entertain, every belief we hold onto, quietly shapes t...

Top 10 No Copyright Chill Music Playlist | Free Background Music for YouTube & Streams

October 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM

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COMPARISON, PEACE, AND THE LONG GAME

October 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM

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Comparison steals joy, especially for artists. Short-term praise fades, but peace and persistence last. In my latest blog, I share why choosing faith and the long game matters more than chasing applause.

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There’s a quote I often come back to: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s one of those truths that creeps into our lives quietly, stea...

Digital Art Speedart: Sunflower Illustration Background | Relaxing Timelapse Drawing

September 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM

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GOD KNOWS AND THAT’S ENOUGH!

September 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM

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Sometimes God doesn’t give us too much or too little, just enough to keep us leaning on Him. In my latest blog, I share why I’ve come to live by the words, “God knows, and that’s enough.”

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Lately, I’ve been realizing something about how God works in our lives: He gives us just enough. Not too much that we get comfortable and ...

Digital Art Speedart: Cute Afro Puffs Cartoon Girl | Timelapse Drawing with Relaxing Music

September 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM

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LOVE, PASSION, AND THE SILENCE BETWEEN

September 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM

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Love & passion don’t come with instructions. They burn, they fade, they scar, and yet they shape us in ways silence cannot erase. I explore the echoes of love, the weight of passion, and the stories hidden in the scars they leave behind... scanslypink.blogspot.com/2025/09/love...

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Love is supposed to be gentle and kind, but is it really? It does not come with instructions or a filter that makes it easier to swallow. Lo...

Designing the Book Cover for Strange Light | Creative Process + Author’s Reaction

September 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM

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Digital Art Speedart: Turning a Photo into a Cartoon Portrait | Timelapse Drawing

September 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM

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EVERYTHING HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE

September 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM

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We live in a world that often glorifies permanence. We’re told to invest in things that last “forever,” to build relationships that will stand the test of time...

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We live in a world that often glorifies permanence. We’re told to invest in things that last “forever,” to build relationships that will s...