This wisdom came up as a memory of something I posted 7 years ago. I'm not sure I truly felt this in my bones then, any more than I do today. But, it's good words to strive for. There is always something to strive for. If you're feeling heavy and more exhausted by the "holidays" than refreshed, it's OK, me too. Come sit with me. #NewYearReflections #NewYearTired #NewYearSameMe #ItsOkayToBeTired #OneStepAtATime
Life’s been a bit of a mess lately—barely any time for myself, let alone for creating. And honestly? Not being able to make art has left me feeling so low. But then I stumbled on this new collage tool on Pinterest, and it’s been such a breath of fresh air. It’s so simple to use, and I’ve been able to make these fun little images without needing to pull out any supplies. It’s been a way to play, even when I can’t get to my pencils or paints. It’s honestly helped me cope with everything going...
Thank you for your patience in waiting for replies from me, I will have updates about class dates and everything else in the coming weeks. I'm not quite back at work yet for 2025 and I have a very poorly toddler at home with me so all the things I had pushed back for the winter festivities, expecting to pick them up this week, I am still unable to. I hope he will be feeling better soon, and maybe I can get a little sleep to remember how to think again! Holidays can be extra tricky for ND folk...
Taking time to breathe and reflect as we step into the new year. For me, it's a season of family, shifting routines, and big emotions around all that—both theirs and mine! Creativity is coming out in less obvious ways right now: creative ways for children to remain entertained, downloading contect to statt my journey learning Procreate, none of it with any results to post. These moments are part of the creative journey, too. Input, not output. Be kind to yourself. #SeasonOfLife #CreativePaus...
Monday Mindfulness: cut yourself some slack. The school holidays have started, everyone in my house is stressed and exhausted and in need of a reset. It might take a few days (weeks?!?) for things to balance out and settle down. Can we hols each others hands while it does? *whispers* help me....😜 #MondayMindfulness #SchoolHolidays #BritishSummer #Tired #BeKind
A beautiful day for a midwinter walk to collect evergreens for our Yule wreath. We were careful to collect windfall and branches that had already been cut back to keep the paths clear. We want to invite in nature, not damage it further. I can't wait to see what we create with it all. #YuleCelebration #Midwinter #NatureWalk #yuletide #Yule #SunnyWinter #WinterWalk #Evergreens #WinterCrafts #CelebrateSeasons #PaganTraditions
Spotted this day-glo pink box of 40 art ideas in TKMaxx, and you know I couldn't resist! There’s something about that neon pink glow that just screams ‘create me!’ Already buzzing with curiosity and excitement to see where these prompts take me next. Stay tuned for the weird and wonderful to come! #ArtPromptAddict #DayGloJoy #TKMaxxFinds #CreativeInspo #UnboxTheArt #ArtTherapyJourney #WarminsterArtSpace
Do you ever feel this? I know I do. I let my creative time be stolen away from me with "should"s and "not until"s. How do we stop? How do we make time for ourselves and our art? The world needs engaged creative minds more than tidy homes. Will you come and join me at Art Journeys in the new year? #CreativeJourney #ArtJourneys #TimeForYou
Art doesn’t have to be good to be powerful. It doesn’t have to conform to expectations or fit neatly into what’s considered “acceptable” or “beautiful.” Art can disrupt. It can challenge. It can exist simply because you made it. Tomorrow morning is our last Art Journeys class of the year—there’s still space to join us in the new year. Let’s make art that doesn’t ask for permission. #ArtForAll #MakeMessyArt #DisruptTheSystem #ArtTherapy #CommunityArt #ArtJourneys #WarminsterArts #ArtIsForEve...
A beautiful day for a midwinter walk to collect evergreens for our Yule wreath. We were careful to collect windfall and branches that had already been cut back to keep the paths clear. We want to invite in nature, not damage it further. I can't wait to see what we create with it all. #YuleCelebration #Midwinter #NatureWalk #yuletide #Yule #SunnyWinter #WinterWalk #Evergreens #WinterCrafts #CelebrateSeasons #PaganTraditions