Author: Lena Singla

Fancy big shiny things of the ocean… man made. Kind of mesmerizing, even not so much as the sea surface. Tarragona, 2022

How many words can you think that start with S… and make you happy? Any excuse is good to get on a creative challenge. For this one, I wanted to draw an S… or two. Because I realized there are so many words starting with S that I enjoy… and they are pretty beachy too 😉 So I got to sketching, and writing. Here we go. Starting with S, good-looking (sounding) words Many of the following words are actually inspiring. And a staple in my vocabulary and mind. More generic, […]

How many people, how many of us have the desire to travel, to go to new places and see new things? To enjoy being somewhere else? The world is open to us. Wanderlust is calling. By paying a “small” fee, maybe doing a little bit of paperwork, we – many of us, the lucky ones – could go anywhere. It seems like a matter of priorities, really. It’s expensive, but so much cheaper than it once was. Quite easy. Should we save a little more, or can we take a […]

That special feeling, the crisp air of the early nights in winter. Tarragona from the rooftops. This is the start of a series that may take a very long time, as night photography is not my usual deal but it’s a very good exercise and there’s so much to learn while getting unexpected results.

The Dream of waking up to beach sights, with the light playing with the water, while feeling the crips early breeze and smelling the coffee brewing while you enjoy the view. Salou, 2021

An exceptional winter precedes an exceptional spring.. Or so I’d like to think. Get inspired by these past sunny days while we get on the pursuit of far many more

Between 2015 and 2018 I decided to put my illustration skills to work together with my interest for active lifestyle fashion and I developed a couple of collections of patterns and textiles, even making some products with them. I also learned about e-commerce, set up a shop and learnt the ins and outs of running a shop online. When everything was done, I realised I wasn’t going to commit to sell those products. I was working with drop shipping, which limits the freedom, quality and control of the products and […]

The day came I had to try creating surf art with AI’s help. In my best life, and in this blog, you’ll notice I aim to focus on the beautiful life outdoors. However, I can’t deny I’m a bit of a geek and I like to be in the know of trends and new tech. And when I can get to try them, I must jump in, even if for a small dip. So I had to ride the new hype of AI technology, now that it’s still kind of […]

I’m already kinda sad for leaving behind the Christmas spirit. Although now it’s the time to conjure the magic of these days and set the vision for the New Year. So here I (digitally) toast: To a year filled with magic and enjoyment, peaceful moments, enjoying the good times, the places and the company. Growing a little bit every day, doing more of what makes you feel alive. I wish you fill your camera roll with new locations, many beaches and sunshine, getting sand inside all your shoes and keeping […]

Winter is wonderful… Let’s set the scene. There are lights, lots of stuff, colors, crowds of people on the streets. Lots of messages inspiring and guiding us during our holiday shopping, for the presents and for the preparations of the festivities. It’s autumn, and it all started just after Halloween. I love the lively atmosphere, but in all honesty, I’m not looking forward to getting to the day when I get all the presents. Not at all. In fact, I wish Christmas came later. These times are great. With all […]

Have you listened to the wind, seen all the colors of the sky, breathed in all the places on Earth, heard remote rivers and tasted the salty water of foreign seas? A little dream There are many riches to dream about, but so many more than those we can actually imagine. I dream of peaceful days ruled by needs and not the clock. To follow the sun, watch nature do its thing, while I do mine. To take care of myself, of my surroundings and other people. The dolce far […]

Are you enjoying the new season so far? The weather has settled into autumn mode around here. It calls for walks into the woods and by the beach, watching the new colors, noticing the changes in light… And finding the small presents of this new season (???). If you haven’t been photographing the colors of fall and taking selfies in this new setting, you are already late to the party! With this fresh air and colourful days comes a new wave of inspiration. And refreshed energies that light the will […]

There are shadows, more like reflections, wandering the seashore on all coasts around the world. Some walk aimlessly but some are a different kind of spirit. Always a bikini under the small clothes. A tan and freckles instead of makeup. Shiny eyes squint at the bright reflections of the sea surface. Sand in the shoes, or no shoes at all. A curious mind and a playful spirit. Collecting shells instead of tickets and bills. Dreaming of playing in the water, like a surfer, a dolphin, or a mermaid. The horizon’s […]

It’s been just a blink of an eye and the best part of the year is over. On the wall still reads “Summer is coming” in chalk letters I draw one spring afternoon that seems so far from now (and so close). Autumn began a few days ago, announcing herself clearly. It was a cloudy and rainy week. In just a couple of days, I had to stop wearing shorts and tops, and can’t keep going barefoot against the cool floor of the flat. Now I’m wearing layers, something with […]

Welcome to my blog. This should be my first post. But it is not. This blog is quite old in fact. I’ve written (literally) hundreds of posts – just because I’ve been around for a long time*. Where does this come from I’ve been passionate about the great possibilities of the internet for as long as I can remember. I began making websites (and brands) for myself back when we had a Windows 98 at home. When you’d turn that machine on, it was like you were taking off on […]