Practical Magic: Finding Creativity in Ordinary Things | Artist Vlog

Welcome to a little bit of practical magic. 🖤 Inspired by the quiet, witchy world of Practical Magic, this week's vlog is about the everyday rituals, curious objects and little observations that feed my creativity. There are some things I know for certain. Always carry a pencil. Keep handmade ink on your desk. Fill your pockets with curious treasures. Gather tiny observations wherever you go. And never stop believing that ordinary things can become extraordinary. This week I'm making marigold ink from flowers in my garden, working on a witch's hat illustration for Sarah's Apothecary, and adding another curious object to my cabinet — a little shell-shaped spoon I couldn't resist bringing home. 🧪 Find Sarah at her apothecary here:   / sarahs.apothecary   But underneath all of that is something I've been thinking about for a while:* *Perhaps creativity isn't something we're given. Perhaps it's something we gather. One feather. One flower. One sketch. One curious little observation at a time. And perhaps that's the closest thing to magic I've ever known. Come and spend a little time in my studio, where art, nature, handmade materials and a little practical magic tend to meet. ✨ Welcome back to my studio. 🖤 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 The rituals of an artist 00:56 A curious little treasure 01:37 What gardens teach us about creativity 02:14 Making marigold ink 02:58 A witch's hat for Sarah's Apothecary 04:46 Creativity doesn't have to be perfect 05:20 A little bit of magic ✨ THE INKY ALCHEMIST SOCIETY If you'd like to step a little further into my creative world, The Inky Alchemist Society is my online studio and archive — a place for the sketches, stories, handmade inks, colouring pages, experiments and ideas behind my artwork. Come and step through the studio door: https://www.zoesadler.com/the-inky-al... ✨ Affiliate Links: 🎨 Jacksons Art Supplies https://tidd.ly/44B8bJQ Affiliate disclosure: If you purchase through this link, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and companies that I genuinely use and trust. Thank you for supporting my work! ✨ Support my art & stay inspired: 🖋️ Find my artwork & shop: https://www.zoesadler.com/shop 🧩 Find my jigsaw puzzles: https://www.zoesadler.com/puzzles 🔮 Explore my oracle deck, The Alchemist’s Oracle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemists-O... Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly vlogs, art tutorials, and insights into making a living as an illustrator. Your support helps me keep creating enchanting artwork and sharing it with the world! ✨ Instagram:   / zoesadler_ink