Valerie's Journal

Economics graduate embraces creativity

Economics graduate embraces creativity

[Above: Glint of Summer, available from Bluethumb] I had a little surprise the other day when I opened my mail to find a picture of myself on the cover of...

Economics graduate embraces creativity

[Above: Glint of Summer, available from Bluethumb] I had a little surprise the other day when I opened my mail to find a picture of myself on the cover of...

The future is beckoning

The future is beckoning

Above: 'The future is beckoning' It’s so easy to steer off the path you’re meant to be on. I know I’m guilty of this all the time! For the most...

The future is beckoning

Above: 'The future is beckoning' It’s so easy to steer off the path you’re meant to be on. I know I’m guilty of this all the time! For the most...

How to spark a new creative process

How to spark a new creative process

When I moved house recently, I was excited by the fact that I finally have a garden. I’ve only ever had small gardens in the past. And, in some places,...

How to spark a new creative process

When I moved house recently, I was excited by the fact that I finally have a garden. I’ve only ever had small gardens in the past. And, in some places,...

Aspirational versus delusional

Aspirational versus delusional

Being an artist is a continual learning curve for me. When we all went into lockdown I decided to try to make the most of it. Without the need to...

Aspirational versus delusional

Being an artist is a continual learning curve for me. When we all went into lockdown I decided to try to make the most of it. Without the need to...

Skies Clearing - original artwork by Valerie Khoo

How saying ‘yes’ can lead to your next chapter

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on The Wabi Sabi series podcast, hosted by Michelle Cox on “Finding your genius”. Michelle actually invited me on to her podcast quite...

How saying ‘yes’ can lead to your next chapter

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on The Wabi Sabi series podcast, hosted by Michelle Cox on “Finding your genius”. Michelle actually invited me on to her podcast quite...

Afterglow - Original artwork by Valerie Khoo

Enjoyment vs Strategy

When you're a creative, you can be torn between what you think you should be doing because it's a good strategic move and what you actually feel called to create.

Enjoyment vs Strategy

When you're a creative, you can be torn between what you think you should be doing because it's a good strategic move and what you actually feel called to create.