I started this class to recover from difficult times in my life - for self-healing. It pushed me to do something every day and this class was perfect to pay attention to some other things.

I'm not illustrator and don't aim for perfectionism (anymore), but I still tried my best to draw some things. These illustrations is truly for me and I'm happy to share with you all.

#1 - CURRENTLY LISTENING TO

I didn't listen to music lately when I started with first prompt, but one song was constantly in my mind. I chose a song My heart is broken from band Evanescence. I draw a heart with cracks and wrote some parts of lyrics. Illustrating in journal for self-healing - image 1 - student project

#2 - RECENTLY I LEARNED

Since english is my second language, I sometimes have a problem how to write some words properly. For long time I wrote word DECISION wrong, switching between letters C and S (and noone corrected me). I finally learned how to write it properly by myself! Illustrating in journal for self-healing - image 2 - student project

#3 - CREATING WITH

I'm photographer and occationally graphic designer, so my main tools to create are DSLR camera and programs, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Occationally, I fold paper to make origami and draw with pencils, colour pencils and brushes.

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#4 - LATEST READING MATERIAL

I like to read books from paper and on E-reader. I read about 4 books so far this year 2021. Every year my goal is to read at least 26 books. I hope this year I will achieve that. Illustrating in journal for self-healing - image 4 - student project

#5 - INGREADIENTS TO MY MESS

I'm ashamed, but sometimes I do have a mess, until I finally decide to clean it. Illustrating in journal for self-healing - image 5 - student project

#6 - DAILY ROUTINE

In the morning I always tidy my bed when I wake up - it is nice start of the day. I prepare myself breakfast with oatmeal and bananas, while drinking coffee and read a book on my e-reader. I also wash my face.

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#7 - CURRENT CRAVINGS

I crave for getting in touch with some people - through phone call and/or typing messages. I also want a hug....

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#8 - I KEEP WEARING

When I'm at home, I keep wearing leggins from brand Lelosi - in different lengths, colours and patterns. They're so comfortable! Of course I wear T-shirts, socks and underwear (which are censored).

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#9 - SELF CARE NECESSITIES

When I feel down or I want to relax, I chat with friends, listen to music, watch TV series or movies and playing online games. Sometimes I meditate, read a book and write some thoughts in my journal.

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#10 - GROCERY RUN

Bananas, strawberries, asparagus, pasta, rice milk, chia seeds, čokolešnik (instant cereal flakes with chocolate and hazelnuts)

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#11 - FAVORITE CORNER

My favourite corner is sitting on chair with wheels. Around me are computer, jewellery box, bullet journal and two big photographs. Illustrating in journal for self-healing - image 11 - student project

#12 - TOILETRY BAG FAVOURITES

Cream aqua rétotier (l'Occitane), soft cream Nivea, washing soap for face Nivea, Labello, headband (to put my hair away from face while cleaning and moisturizing), purifying face mask (l'Occitane) and perfume Terre de Lumiére (l'Occitane)

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#13 - RELIABLE RECIPE

For breakfest I always make oatmel with banana, cinammon, chia seeds and water.

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#14 - #OBSESSED

I'm obsessed with so many things, mostly with books and tv series based on paranormal, fantasy and supernatural. And if it involves vampires, all the better :)

Illustrating in journal for self-healing - image 14 - student project

Kristina Valič

photographer & graphic designer

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