Asolas Studio

I often struggled with the pressure to be faster, to be better, to be efficient. Deep down, I resented those ideals while working in design fields governed by the “It’s needed for yesterday” mindset. Eventually, I collapsed.

I enjoyed the dynamic aspect of visually communicating ideas, but burnout became inevitable. The sheer quantity and lack of quality drained my passion. It was extinguishing my flame. Thankfully, art reminded me of slower times. It rekindled my spark. It held me close, inviting me to pause and stop producing.

That’s when I realized I needed a counterbalance to the idea that faster is better. I needed to relearn how to create with intention. I had to step away from the fast-moving digital environment to nurture my soul and savor the artistic experience.

In times of overexposure, it has almost become a necessity to keep a reminder to slow down. Life is not a race, and I’m certainly in no hurry to reach its finish line. If you’re also willing to slam the brakes and take a moment to enjoy the view, then I invite you to join me in practicing the art of noticing. Let’s pay attention to the tiniest moments that make life meaningful. Let’s observe, reflect, and ask questions. Let’s see again for the first time. Let’s rediscover wonder in what we’ve overlooked.

I invite us to approach art as the act of living with the sense that we can transform and enhance our perception. We can make new connections and find inspiration in seeing with intention and childlike curiosity. Let’s create with purpose—with the intention to give, not just receive.

Embodying this approach has allowed me to enjoy the artistic process—the living process. I’ve felt less preoccupied with the end results, because for me, art is reflected and far more appreciated when we balance the “how” with the “what.”