If you're craving both mindfulness and a creative practice, using art as a mindfulness exercise is the perfect solution! Here's how.
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Hey artists, do you ever bring yourself down because your artwork doesn't end up exactly how you envisioned it at the beginning?And do you ever not post your artwork on social media because you think it's not good enough?Or maybe you overwork some certain pieces or never finish them because you can't get them to be quite right?If you're nodding right now, then you just must listen to this chat that I've had with Sarah Gardner back in April 2020 (first national lockdown hence my adventurous fring
Best techniques to make an effective creative routine to harness creativity. Use these creative rituals to dream and create art consistently.
Intuitive Art, also called Intuitive Abstract Art, is the practice of using your intuition to respond to the canvas, both as an artist and as a viewer. I like to think of Intuitive Art as a two-part process, which I will explain more about soon. First, I would like to share the meaning of Intuitive
You probably have heard me talk at length about finding our personal "why" when it comes to making art.
Finding the motivation to make art can be super tough sometimes - unless you have these specific strategies to keep your creative juices flowing.
Paint brushes in a jar on the table in the art workshop. AI generated photo.
“I’m not depressed” . These are the lies I say to myself. I know I’m a strong independent woman, but how really strong ?
Dedicate Yourself to Spontaneous Creativity "Spontaneous creativity is an affirmation of our deepest nature." ~ Richard Moss People sometimes say to me, "I do not think I have much to express. I do not know if I have an authentic self. I do not think I have much inside of...
Authenticity is a crucial element in any art practice. It's what sets your work apart and makes it truly unique. Embrace your unique perspective.
Self-Reflection on the Go I created this ten-minute collage practice when I was working full-time as an art facilitator in healthcare. Feeling emotionally overwhelmed. I did not have much time to tend to my inner life. And I know, after years of teaching this course that artists and non-artists alike...
Creativity as a Form of Addiction /Compulsion / Workaholism I understand how difficult it is to be spontaneously creative if you have been crystallized in your defense system for a long time. Daily creative practice is a good way to get moving out of inertia, but sometimes daily art practices...
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: One of the most common questions I get from students is this: How do I develop my style as an artist? It’s a logical question, but it’s the wrong question. Trying to develop your artistic “style” is a bit like trying to stare at your belly button while walking. It will […]
Authenticity is a crucial element in any art practice. It's what sets your work apart and makes it truly unique. Embrace your unique perspective.
Everyone is creative. You just have to learn to inspire your creative side. Here are 10 ways to develop your creativity!
Drawing art is a creativity and art blog that provides a lot of inspiring options.
On this podcast episode, I talk about what it means to live a creative life, and share some insights from my own creative practices.
I’m excited to share that I’ve just released my new online class! 🎉 It's called 10-Minute Art Journaling: A 7-Day Challenge to Conquer Artist’s Block...
It is often assumed that artists are born with a natural talent for drawing and that you could never be as good as the artist your admire. This is not true.
Learn 7 easy drawing exercises that will help you get warmed up, and improve your drawing skills. Download your FREE art guide today.
Authenticity is a crucial element in any art practice. It's what sets your work apart and makes it truly unique. Embrace your unique perspective.
Are you looking for art therapy activities for anxiety? Here is a list of 18 activities that you'll want to add to your list.
Russian-born, UK-based artist Yulia Brodskaya has made an international name for herself as a gifted paper quilling genius. The artist has, arguably,
Art over Aniety | Sometimes just putting paint to paper and watching the magic happen is so calming. It's like a visual...
I think of this as a bullet journal for artists! If you are a creative mom looking for inspiration or a bit of a drawing challenge, this is for you
It's impressive how consistent practice over some period of time can improve our skills. This applies to various kinds of things, but today, we'd like to focus on artistic growth. The Reddit community ‘Art Progress Pics’ allows artists to show their work and prove how hard work pays back. The members share the photos of their works and compare how they looked when they were starting, and how they got better after they invested some time and persistently practiced to master their skills.
Now that we are halfway through to the year, I wanted to share with you my experience and journey so far of my 365 Challenge that I’m doing over on Instagram. This is a personal challenge that I started at the beginning of the year to improve my illustration and drawing skills.
Making time to check in with yourself daily can help you stay guided and activated each day Journaling is a way to process your experiences and reflect on how things are going. It allows you to look at where it is that you want to go and what it is that you dream of doing. It is a way of dialing i
Step out of your comfort zone! Creativity Exercise Guide for Artists Price – $11 Get the Creativity Exercise Guide for Artists and step out of your comfort zone. 42 page downloadable .PDF file that you can save and print out You’ll learn how to push your creativity to the next level If you’ve […]
The path to regular creativity is to simply draw, paint, craft, or whatever interests you, for 15 minutes almost every day. If you schedule the time, and plan for it – even if you are busy …
If you are like most people, you probably think of drawing as an exclusively artistic endeavor pursued by a few enthusiastic people. However, this is far from the truth. Everybody can draw, especially if they are willing to learn and improve their drawing skills. Just like any other hobby or profession, drawing or art, in
What benefits will you enjoy if you create prints of your artwork? On the other hand, why wouldn’t you want to create prints? As artists and sometimes also entrepreneurs, we can often agonize over …
You most likely won't start off like a pro but with these five steps, you can get a lot more comfortable on camera as well as connect at a greater level with your audience.
Intuitive Art, also called Intuitive Abstract Art, is the practice of using your intuition to respond to the canvas, both as an artist and as a viewer. I like to think of Intuitive Art as a two-part process, which I will explain more about soon. First, I would like to share the meaning of Intuitive
Getting a new device or drawing software is tough. It’s an excellent idea to do simple procreate drawing exercises to familiarize yourself!
In today’s Tips and Tricks I highlight 3 strategies for cultivating your artist habit: Your three articles for today: Creative Spirit Crystal Moody Creative Spirit Samantha Bennett How to Travel wi…
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