Welcome

Welcome to DaisyMayDraws: Behind-the-Scenes Blog

Hello and welcome,

This blog is a little window into the world of DaisyMayDraws, the place where creativity, recovery, and imagination come together.

Here, I’ll be sharing the behind-the-scenes of my artistic journey, from the joyful highs to the more challenging lows. Whether it’s sketches of my character Rags, personal reflections, or updates on what I’m working on, this space is all about honesty, growth, and creativity in progress.

Ever since I was small, I dreamed of writing and illustrating my own books. I would scribble characters in the margins of notebooks, create wild storylines in my head, and imagine a future where I was a “real” author and illustrator. But, like many dreams, life pulled me in a different direction.

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 21 after years of struggling with depression and psychosis. For a long time, it felt like I’d lost myself and that childhood dream felt impossibly far away.

But art found its way back into my life when I needed it most. After a hospital stay and a powerful experience with art psychotherapy, I started drawing again. Tentatively at first. Then more often. Then with purpose.

Right now, I work in hospitality and I am retraining toward a new career. Life’s not always easy, and I still deal with anxiety and low days, but I’ve come such a long way and I’m proud of that.

What to expect here:

This blog is going to be a mix of things — updates on my artwork and Rags’ adventures, photos from Captain Bulldog, personal reflections on mental health and recovery, behind-the-scenes peeks at my creative process, and the occasional ramble from me when I’ve had too much tea and need to spill some thoughts onto a page.

If you’re someone who’s navigating your own mental health journey, chasing a creative dream (even when it feels impossible), or just love a good doodle and a bit of honesty you’re in the right place.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m so excited to share this space with you.

Signing Off,

Daisy-May