Student magic!
The Artist Soul retreat is now over and I am blown away by the incredible art that participants have created! Here is a tiny sample from the hundreds and hundreds of artworks they have shared. Come and feel inspired!
A Trail of magic
What if little signs of magic were everywhere, waiting to be discovered? What if we could make it a practice to notice and cultivate wonder in our life? I’m just back from an enchanting retreat, come on and follow the trail of magic with me!
Beauty spotting
Taking an "inspiration walk" is part of my creative practice: I love to go outside with the deliberate intention of spotting beauty. Sometimes I will capture it with my camera, other times I will simply stay a moment, looking, taking it all in…
Create an inspiration wall
I was standing in the studio this morning when I got this sudden, but familiar familiar impulse to change things around and… update my inspiration wall! Join me and learn some of my favorite tips to make your own.
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!
Hiding places
A new page and a new class! What if we filled our art journal with little hiding places: flaps and pockets to hold our dreams, our stories and the secrets of our hearts? What if we gave ourselves the freedom to play, have fun and get messy, while expressing our emotions in the safe space of our journal?
The last page
Join me in the studio as I create the last page in my art journal! It is such a joy to complete this very personal, visual storybook. Grab your favorite cuppa and let yourself feel inspired!
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.
From dark to light
When the world feels dark, my art journal is a safe space to express thoughts and emotions, and find my way back towards the light…
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!
All I have to bring
This latest page in my art journal took me through quite an emotional journey, helping me process these crazy times, and reminding me that there's only so much we can bring into the world: our gifts, and our heart.
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.
Stories & memories
Image transfers and vintage photos are a match made in heaven! Especially when they come together to tell a beautiful story.
Creative starting points
Do you know the fear of the blank page, or the blank canvas? That’s where creative starting points come into play!
Student gallery
Student Gallery! Today I’m thrilled to share some of the art from the Abstract Color Challenge! Red, yellow, green, blue… come check out what the participants have created, and let yourself feel inspired!