Like anything else, learning how to be resilient requires practice. A sense of humor and willingness to get creative goes a long way, too!
How to Be Resilient – An Artist’s Perspective
From Mindful Living
A celebration of living in the moment
Staying Sane in a Crazy World – An Illustrated Guide
Staying sane in a crazy world is more than a mindset. Self-care requires discipline and energy. Here's an (illustrated) look at how I cope.
The Art of Staying Focused
For me, the art of staying focused is to stay focused on my art. But I also believe in looking for the positive and celebrating all the little victories.
Tree Face – Nature’s Cartoon
These days, I'm seeing cartoon faces everywhere! In this Tree Face - Nature's Cartoon post, you might start seeing some funny faces, too.
Free-Hand Drawing
Free-hand drawing is my way of being in the moment. The resulting illustrations usually have more life, humor and whimsy, too. Here's a demo of my process.
New Mindfulness Art by Joana Miranda Studio
Sometimes you've gotta unplug to tune in. My new mindfulness illustration makes that point with humor and a dose of whimsy. Available at Society6 and Etsy!
Life Advice in Two Words (And Three Cartoons)
Powerful but simple life advice in two words (and three cartoons). After all, embracing our fate does take love and a good dose of humor!
How to Overcome Performance Anxiety (Practical Advice with a Dose of Woo-Woo?)
My top ten practical and not-so-woo-woo tips for how to overcome performance anxiety come from over 20 years of professional performance experience.
Cartoon Snapshots and Sketches From My Travels
Being on the road a lot this summer hasn't cramped my creative style. In fact, I've found lots of inspiration for these cartoon snapshots and sketches!
Healthy Eating: An Artful Approach
Healthy eating is a lot easier when you can pick ingredients straight from your own back yard. Here's what I made with our fresh-picked blueberries today...