Sketching is a great way to relax and unwind. It takes your mind off anything that stresses you out and allows you to enjoy yourself and let your mind rest. It is why people find great joy to sit back even for a few minutes a day to sketch. Sketching is a great way to improve one's creativity which helps to improve our thinking skills in a fun way. … [Read more...]
Five common blocks for the beginner artist: how to let joy into your life to make art
If you are a beginner artist, I'm sure you have probably said to yourself, “oh, I can never draw, art is for talented people”. I did too. I want to share with you five common blocks for the beginner artist. We will go deeper and peel away the excuses that often block us from expressing ourselves through our art. My goal is to help you remove all … [Read more...]
Sketching 101: 7 tips to sketch a whimsical house
Today I want to share with you 7 tips to sketch a whimsical house. Allowing whimsy in your life, especially through art, will not only boost your mood but will also give you the confidence as an artist to continue your creative exploration. When I first started sketching, I began by putting my expectations aside and not expecting a … [Read more...]
Journaling to help you slow down, explore your goals, and plan for the future
I truly believe that journaling helps you slow down, explore your goals, and plan for the future. What an extraordinary year 2020 has been for the world. Never in a million years did we think that a global pandemic might strike at the heart of our livelihoods and communities. 2020 will mark history and us forever, which is why I believe the time … [Read more...]
Sketching 101: Nurturing Your Courage to be Creative
In this Sketching 101 journal entry, I want to share what I’ve learned about nurturing your courage to be creative and some of the creative game-changers that have helped me along the way. If you’re new to sketching, believe me, that in just a few minutes anyone can be creative, regardless of your skill level. We all are born creative! … [Read more...]
Tips for Maintaining Mental Health During Covid-19 (coronavirus)
Learning to manage and cope with anxiety during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, whether living in a hotspot or an untouched charming rural town deep in the mountains, this is an extraordinary time for us all. The Covid-19 global pandemic causes us all to question so much about our daily lives. It threatens our family, friendships, work, … [Read more...]
The challenges of turning a hobby into a business
Sometimes, when we turn a hobby into a business, we can often lose the very nature of its intention which is to bring us joy. Creating more joy in our life takes effort! And yes, that means that even joyful hobbies require us to keep showing up to do the work. But, hobbies push us to learn new skills which calm our mind and leads to true … [Read more...]
Sketching 101: 15 Creative Tools for the Beginner Artist
In this sketching 101 journal entry, I want to share 15 creative tools for the beginner artist that will not only improve sketching skills but improve artistic confidence as well. Not only do I know that sketching every day helps to reduce stress, but a sketch every day will also offer you an opportunity to document the things that inspire … [Read more...]
How to Navigate the Holidays: tips to navigate the holidays with less stress, less debt, and a joyful heart
Are you wondering how to navigate the holidays and stay aligned with your inner values? This blog post is for you! ‘Tis the season for sharing time with family and loved ones. Fair to say, we look forward to creating beautiful and joyful memories with and for our families but frequently stress pays a visit and, if not managed, triggers us to … [Read more...]
Creating More Joy In Our Lives
How are you actively creating more joy in your life? The seduction of all botanicals is crucial to my wellbeing; they bring me JOY. I've introduced nature into my home and business by creating an aesthetic. Gardening and flowers are a big part of my life! Perhaps, unknowingly, I've been generating reservoirs of happiness to pull from that buffer … [Read more...]