Hi, I'm Simon. I'm a Canadian artist living in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The year 2020 has been a difficult year for many of us, especially because of the coronavirus. In order to stay positive, I decided to create a visual gratitude journal on my Instagram page. For a hundred days, I drew an experience that made me happy.
I posted my first illustration on March 1st, 2020. There are a lot of drawings of me and my partner traveling between Stockholm, Sweden where he currently lives, and Copenhagen, Denmark. From cooking together to eating a bowl of ramen and cozying up with a good book, this project helped me to stay grounded and mindful.
Throughout my art journey, my style evolved and so did my storytelling. I received a lot of positive messages and support for showcasing an interracial same-sex couple, enjoying simple and everyday moments.
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#41 Day 37:
We had a lot of fun challenging each other at a round of darts. It’s a nice change from being online or playing video games.
5points
#42 Day 38:
Happy Easter! This is a gækkebrev (fool’s letter) and if you guess the sender of the letter right, the Danish tradition says that you can receive some sweets. But the real treat for me was to receive that letter. Thank you so much.
5points
#43 Day 50:
After dinner, we like going on walks. It’s really nice to see the fountain at Mariatorget overflowing with water. This really changes the atmosphere of the park and shows us that spring is here. You can see in the background a statue of the Viking god Thor to remind us that we are in Stockholm.
5points
#44 Day 9:
I booked concert tickets for August. Spending money on experiences is a good way to spend quality time with loved ones and to look forward to the event.
4points
#45 Day 17:
It’s now warm enough to run outside with a light jacket. It’s great to wave or nod at other runners especially during this time of social distancing.
4points
#46 Day 39:
Last fall, I picked up writing again, and it felt great to have gained the confidence to write and press “publish”. After a two-month hiatus, I just submitted a new article on my Medium account, awaiting for publication. The social distancing is not fun but I’m trying to schedule personal tasks in my calendar to stay motivated and productive.
4points
#47 Day 40:
The best part of isolation is when @patricws gets creative in the kitchen. Last night, he made a delicious Coq au vin. Home-cooked meals in a great company are the best.
4points
#48 Day 45:
The weather has been so nice recently in Stockholm. It was the first time this year that I wore shorts outside to work out... Of course, practicing proper social distancing.
4points
#49 Day 3:
I never regret a workout. My friend took me to her gym to try it out and I loved it. They had a live DJ playing, the equipment was top notch and they even had my favorite, a curved treadmill.
3points
#50 Day 28:
Yesterday we moved an hour forward, and surprisingly, I didn’t wake up groggy. I was up by 7:00 am despite the time change and was able to start the day productively with a yoga session.
3points
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