The wonderful world of Artisan Em is owned & run by me, Em♡

I have been an active artist since I was but a wee kiddo, regularly making time to create in one way or another. More recently, I entered a treatment program for my dwindling mental health and struggle to stay sober. Art and hobbies became the propeller and driving force behind my recovery. Hence, a few months later, Artisan Em was born! I am now a little ways into sobriety (I use this great sobriety tracker by AA Grapevine here!) and have found crafting to be a grounding factor in my life, bringing me so much happiness and a personal sense of joy with every new project.

I like to strive for creating one new thing every single day, whether that be through sketching, composing music, crocheting, re-designing my living space, doin’ a little dance in the kitchen, among other forms of creation that make me smile. Some other ways this blend of crafting and recovery has mingled into my life: I’ve started hosting monthly craft nights with folks that love me the most. I crochet while in 12-step and support meetings, which helps me focus on the speakers and my peers. I carry friendship bracelet beads at all times, in case of emergency of course. I have found that crafts such as knitting and origami offer a wonderful opportunity to meditate and practice present mindfulness while counting stitches or folding paper. I show love to the people that mean the most to me by creating art pieces for them. The list goes on!

I hope you enjoy this little piece of my existence. Welcome, welcome, welcome!