Artist Undaunted - The Creecher
I've been crafting and creating art all my life. In that time I've come to learn that creating and consuming art of any/all kinds is a fundamental part of human nature. No matter your age, skill level, or budget, you can, and should, make art. It doesn't need to be a source of income or your "side hustle" . You don't have to continually strive for improvement and "find your style". It doesn't even need to be "good" at all! I believe that making, sharing, and enjoying art is essential to good mental and emotional health.
For some it may be writing fan fiction online. For others it might be singing along to the radio. It could be doing your hair and makeup, drawing anime fanart on lined notebook paper, putting together a meme collage in mspaint, sewing a throw pillow reading "live, laugh, love", learning tacky dance moves from tiktok, or some other thing! Whatever the art, it doesn't have to be grand to be self-care, and taking care of yourself is never a waste of your time.