Trusting the process in art & life

When life gets a bit too much, I'm so grateful for the gift of art in the midst of it all. Because the creative process is a wonderful teacher: the more you make art, the more you learn to let go of perfectionism and find creative solutions. Art makes you practice these mindset skills over and over again. That's why I always consider my art-making time as creative self-care.

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Art journal flip-through

I recently finished my art journal and I’m taking you along as I flip-through all its pages for the very first time! It is such a joy to hold in my hands this big, chunky, dreamy, artsy and very personal storybook. So get yourself a nice cup of tea and join me in the studio!

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Bundles of inspiration

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite creative practices: the art of making “bundles of inspiration” to use in my art journal! It is such a fun and relaxing process, and it’s always magical to see a whole page emerge from just a few paper scraps.

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Using acrylics mindfully

Let’s face it, acrylics are not the most eco-friendly kind of paint, even though they’re completely amazing for mixed media! But we can make small changes and mindful choices to use them in a more sustainable way. Here are my best 5 tips!

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Your art matters

There is power in creativity, because the more love, joy, beauty and peace we create, on the canvas and in our lives, the more positive energy we bring into the world. So today I want to remind you of this one thing: you are an artist, and your art matters.

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Faded floral studies

The first blooms of Spring are showing up in the garden and they put me in a floral mood! Let’s get playful and explore color with some mini floral studies, using a magazine page as inspiration…

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8 tips from the Flower Flow class

As I’m about to open enrollment for my new painting e-course “Flower Flow”, I’m sharing eight favorite creative tips, one from each project of the class! Plus plenty of sneak peeks into the classroom. Get inspired and get blooming!

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