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 andā¦ 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 Iām 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 Iām sharing one of my favorite creative practices: the art of making ābundles of inspirationā to use in my art journal! It is such a fun and relaxing process, and itās always magical to see a whole page emerge from just a few paper scraps.
Using acrylics mindfully
Letās face it, acrylics are not the most eco-friendly kind of paint, even though theyāre 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.ā
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.
Faded floral studies
The first blooms of Spring are showing up in the garden and they put me in a floral mood! Letās get playful and explore color with some mini floral studies, using a magazine page as inspirationā¦
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? Thatās where creative starting points come into play!
Unfurl your wings
Not everything you create has to be āfinishedā straight away. Years ago in my first online class, Layers of Light, I created a series of ātwo-minute minisā as a quick warm-up exercise. I loved those little collages and just kept them in the studio, in their unfinished state, until I recently got the impulse to turn them into something moreā¦
The soul of an art studio
An art studio is so much more than a working space with art supplies and creative storage. It has a soul, a mood, a unique vibe made of the hopes and dreams of the artist, infused with the magic of the art that comes to life between its wallsā¦
Art journaling travel kit
I love to take an art journal with me on vacation. Iāve just prepared a little travel kit and I thought Iād share it with you in a short video, enjoy!
Photo shoot!
What a creative week! A photo shoot in the studio, a new, big painting in progress and getting back to art journalingā¦ Come on over and feel inspired!
8 tips from the Flower Flow class
As Iām about to open enrollment for my new painting e-course āFlower Flowā, Iām sharing eight favorite creative tips, one from each project of the class! Plus plenty of sneak peeks into the classroom. Get inspired and get blooming!
Published!
Iām thrilled to be a guest artist in my friend Kelleeās new book! Itās all about color and mixed media, youāre going to love it!
Sweet collage posies
The camera is rolling for my new class Flower Flow! Iāve just finished filming the first project, which is all about embracing imperfection and simplicity. This mini warm-up series turned out so sweet, and itās only the beginning!
Mini art show!
Today I thought I'd take out all the paintings I have completed lately, and make a little display in the studio, like a mini art show! Some of them have been through quite a journey, but when you trust your wings, anything is possible. Come on over and feel inspired!
Art studio storage ideas
When it comes to art supplies, I believe that the best storage solutions are the ones that are both practical and inspiring, making you want to actually use them, and making it super easy. I hope this gives you tons of ideas!