The Art of Creative Kindness
Today, Richie and I chat about how small acts of kindness can transform your creative practice. The idea for this conversation came about when I finally decided to clean and refresh my watercolour palettes.
For the Love of Layers: An Insight Into My Mixed Media Process
From the initial burst of excitement, through the problem-solving middle, to knowing when to stop, we share tips and personal insights on every stage of a painting.
5 Creative Ways to Use Sketchbooks
Whether for observation, experimentation, therapy, inspiration gathering, or colour palette organisation, sketchbooks offer incredible versatility.
How Books Can Inspire and Motivate Your Art Practice
With social media becoming increasingly fast-paced and fewer photographs of artwork showing up, my appreciation for a good old book filled with art and creativity has grown!
The Art of Letting Go: Embracing Simplicity in Your Creative Process
Ever feel like you have too many tabs open in your brain? In this episode, I share my recent struggles with overwhelm and how simplifying my art business and practice helped me find balance.
Is It Okay to Have Multiple Art Styles?
There is a lot of pressure on artists to develop one strong style, but is this the only way? This week, Richie and I discuss my personal experience with having multiple art styles.
Taking Your Ideas Beyond the Sketchbook
Join Richie and me as we discuss signs that you're ready to take ideas beyond the sketchbook, practical strategies to make the transition easier, ideas for setting up your space, and the importance of respecting cycles and revisiting sketchbooks as needed.
Studio Upgrades We've Made - Celebrating One Year in the Art Cottage!
There are many ways to improve a creative space and make it feel like home. This week, Richie and I reflect back on the past year in our beloved art cottage and share the favorite updates and tweaks we've made to the space.
Embracing Artistic Exploration Without Needing To Know “The Why”
Feeling the pressure to figure out and define your art? What if you allowed yourself to play a little longer, to explore without constraints, and to gather inspiration from far and wide?