Returning to the Journey: A Creative Pause and New Beginnings

It has been quite some time since my last blog post, and I’ve missed sharing this journey with all of you. Life occasionally brings us into quieter seasons—periods where the work continues steadily in the background, even if our updates do not. Over these past months, creativity has remained a constant companion, and I’m happy to be returning here with renewed energy and exciting news.

A Quiet Season, Filled with Creation

Although I haven’t posted for a while, I’ve been deeply immersed in finishing two major projects: the second edition of the English version of my colouring book and the creation of the French edition. Both editions will be available in early December.

These new versions represent a beautiful evolution of the original—refined, expanded, and more aligned with the symbolism and clarity I envisioned. Completing them has been a rewarding experience, grounded in purpose and passion.

Two Interviews That Meant a Great Deal to Me

During this period, I also had the opportunity to take part in two interviews that allowed me to share more of my artistic process, my life with ALS, and how eye-tracking technology keeps me connected to art and the world.

Here are the links if you’d like to watch them:

• Bruyère Health / AAC Programme Interview

• Radio-Canada Feature: Dessiner avec ses yeux

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Dessiner avec ses yeux, c’est possible!

Complètement paralysée, Liliane Raymonde Catudal, une patiente d’Ottawa atteinte de la SLA, continue de pratiquer son travail d’artiste malgré son handicap. Depuis son lit, elle dessine toujours à l’aide de ses yeux grâce à un ordinateur. La journaliste Anne-Charlotte Carignan est allée à sa rencontre à Santé Bruyère.

Both experiences were meaningful, and I’m grateful to the teams who helped bring these stories to life.

A Small Health Update and a Lot of Optimism

My health remains relatively similar, with some reduced facial movement. Thankfully, my eye-tracking computer continues to support everything I do. Even if my body cannot move the way it once did, my eyes remain my tools for creation, communication, and connection. I feel incredibly fortunate to have this technology—my art, my writing, my website, and even this blog are all possible because of it.

Looking Ahead: The Minor Arcana Begins

Now that both editions of Book One: The Major Arcana are complete, I’m excited to begin the next stage of this journey. My upcoming project is the first Minor Arcana colouring book, beginning with the suit of Pentacles (Earth).

This suit represents stability, growth, and the material world—fitting themes for a new beginning. I’m eager to bring these cards to life in the same delicate line-art style, with the same care for symbolism that guided the Major Arcana.

Returning to this space feels like reconnecting with something familiar and joyful. Thank you for your patience during this quiet stretch, and for following along as this project continues to grow. With new books released and the Minor Arcana on the horizon, the journey is far from over.

Have you ever returned to a creative project after a long pause and felt a renewed sense of purpose? I’d love for you to share your experiences in the comments. Let’s continue this journey together, one page—and one card—at a time.