Finding my creative spark again | The Misfit Diaries: Ch.6

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Written By Elinor Trier

Recovering my creativity after a big project, life in Copenhagen, new kittens, and the ideas that are informing my next body of work.

Every time I finish a big project I hit a lull: a long fallow period. And last year's project (Things Men Have Said To Me Instead Of Hello) was pretty momentous, so the ebb has been too. This is the story of how May brought new sparks of creativity into my life - through wandering in Nørrebro, watching D&D themed burlesque (Goblins & Garterbelts 🤣), filling my sketchbook with life drawing, and beachcombing for the next Friends of the Haus exclusive zine.

Also: thanks to the infamous Cat Distribution System WE UNEXPECTEDLY GOT CATS!

Plus: a witch market, a birthday at the zoo, exploring Copenhagen, our favourite cocktail haunts.

This is life in the Haus of Cats. I’m happy to have you along on the journey 💛.

 

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