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Finding Creative Inspiration

Have you ever found that your creative inspiration is nowhere to be found? What do you do? I truly believe that all humans are creative beings, but sometimes we might not FEEL creative. I struggle with this from time to time for sure! I think there are many reasons that could cause this loss of…

Our Relationship With Mistakes

Mistakes are a part of life. We all make mistakes on a daily basis. For some reason though, we feel that we shouldn’t. We feel the need to hide our mistakes. Artists of all levels tend to struggle with this. We hide our work away, waiting to reach some imagined perfection. Only then can we…

Jan. Tarot Journaling

I absolutely love to use my tarot card as a journaling prompt. This can also be done with Oracle cards as well. You do not necessarily need to be a skilled reader or even a believer in divination to use your cards in this way. You can use any type of deck and any type…

Our Relationship With Color

Throughout the month of September I have been hosting a 30 days of color challenge on my Instagram pages. It has been so much fun to explore color each day. I am not ready for the fun to end so I thought I would create a little ongoing color challenge here on the website. This…

Stress Transformation Drawings

Did you know that drawing, among other forms of creative activity can help reduce stress? It’s true! Studies have shown that people who practice various forms of art experience reduced levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. The best part is that you do not need to be an “artist” to experience these benefits. I want…

Online Resources

There are so many amazing resources that I have found online and on Social media that have been important in my journey. I wanted to compile a list for you to check out as well. These are just a few of my favorites to get you started, but I will continue to update this list…

Book List

I love to find books that complement my practice in creative mindfulness and self-care. I am always on the lookout for new material to read and learn from. Here is a list of books that have inspired me and that I hope will inspire you too! If you have a suggestion for books that I…

Art With Limited Supplies

So covid has been an interesting challenge for many reasons, but as an artist/art teacher it has meant that many of us are working from home or virtually and often with limited supplies. This is where the great outdoors and recycling bin can com in handy! Read on for fun ideas to try at home…

Mixed Media Cardboard Weaving Project

For this project we are going to create a fun mixed media wall hanging. You will need: Begin by taking the sheets of cardboard (I like to use fairly large pieces) and cutting them into fun organic shapes. There is no right or wrong here, but they tend to look best if they are a…

Magazine Embroidery

This is a fun little project suitable for teens and adults. You will basically be “doodling or sketching” with needle and thread over magazine images. Magazines are a favorite art supply of mine. I tend to keep a collection of various types of magazines on hand as I use them in my art frequently. For…

Scrape Painting

Scrape painting is a fun and easy process art project for all ages. You will need some sort of paint I like to use tempera paints for the little kiddos because it is washable, but older kids could use acrylic paints (inexpensive craft acrylics work great). You will also need something to scrape the paint…

Drawing Your Breath

I believe that creative expression is linked to mindfulness. When you are creating your are in the present moment. You are focusing on what is before you. I consider the process of creating to be an active form of meditation. This is especially true if you take the time to pause and notice your breath…

Tips for setting up a kids Makerspace

For the past 5 years I have taught art and managed art studios and makerspaces designed with kids in mind. One question I am asked frequently at my job is, “How could I set up a small makerspace for my kids at home?” Well today I thought I would offer a few tips to get…

Sometimes Art Is Messy

So one thing that I find I am constantly saying is, “Sometimes art is messy.” In our culture we tend to have a fear of mess. This fear can act as an inhibitor to our creativity. We tell our children, “Don’t make a mess.” We tell ourselves, “I can’t do that it is too messy.”…

Sensory Art Play

I was first introduced to the idea of Sensory Art for kids when I lived in Portland, OR. The class was offered at an art studio called Art A La Carte that I frequented with my kids. Though my kids were too old for the class I fell in love with the concept. When I…

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