A big "thank you" to Meg Vellejos McCoy for hosting our LIVE Event last week. Meg is a masterful creative guide and storyteller who delivers exciting mixed-media processes and approachable access to our artistic intuition.
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I had such a wonderful time creating this portrait inside Studioworks. The inspiration image really aligned with me and I hope you resonate with it too.
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I couldn't resist sharing this time-lapse Mixed Media Master Study with you this month! I had so much fun doing this! You will hear me guide you through my process and also reflect on what this artist, René Gruau has to offer us.
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Discover the importance of being receptive to the messages in your art and how to have a conversation with your creations. Learn how to explore the intuitive or random actions in your artwork, and understand the significance of asking questions to uncover deeper meaning. Take the time to connect with your art and be open to what it has to say.…
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Discover the amazing talent of Natalie Eslick, an artisan, creatrix and serial imaginer. Natalie creates original art celebrating the divine feminine, folk stories and fairytales, forests and our non-human kin. Learn more about Natalie and her art in this introduction article and discover the abundance of creative energy that flows through us all.
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Feeling hopeless in your creative journey? Discover how to stay inspired, celebrate your growth, cherish your individuality, stop comparing, lend a hand, be patient, gentle and compassionate with yourself, and make a vision board to foster hope and excitement for the future. Learn these 7 tips to renew your sense of hope and possibility in your creative life today.
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Are you feeling stuck in your creative journey? Take a step back and reflect on your growth with these 5 tips. From dating your work to creating a growth jar, these tips will help you document and celebrate your progress. Discover how to challenge yourself, document your process, and honor your creations in your home. Start witnessing your growth today!
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We are so excited to announce that we have teamed up with the wonderful and generous creators of PanPastel to hold a FABULOUS giveaway! This lines up rather perfectly with the launch of Dawn Vander Stoep’s PanPastel online class! Yes, the stars aligned for this one! Woo!
I for one, have fallen head over heels with this luscious and versatile medium! This is the perfect opportunity for you to snag a set for FREE!
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Another month has zipped by and we are noticing the subtle shift towards the light here in the Pacific Northwest. The sun is peeking out a little more and spring shoots are pushing their way up through the wet, cold earth. I always find Spring to be a time to reset and renew my creative practice.
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Hello, wonderful creative! I absolutely loved creating this lion spirit animal piece. It was so much fun to jump into the painting with both acrylics and then oils. I truly encourage you to give it a go!
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In this intuitive watercolor video, you will see me in the process of learning how to interact with this medium. I think it is important to document this experience, even though I am not very adept with watercolors yet!
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I’m excited to share this free lesson with you where I create a mixed media watercolor painting! I loved working in this way and discovering more about this process!
My intention this year is to share more videos of me creating from a place of learning. A place where I may, in fact, be rather uncomfortable in the process as I try new things!
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As you well know, much of the West Coast of the United States is in flames, including my home state of Oregon. To look outside my window and see everything in a haze of smoke is truly sad.
This is why, today, I felt called to send you this healing meditation - one that has helped me in these dark days of 2020. It is by my dear friend across the pond, Rachel Hillary…
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I want us to focus on effective ways to nurture our creativity. I mean truly nurture. To dig down deep and understand the exquisite beauty of our inner artists. How can we tend to their needs? Their wishes. Their desires. Their fears. Their dreams. How can we hold ever so tenderly that creative being inside us. Some may call it our muse or our inner child or simply our authentic self.
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To me, Frida is a great representation of courage but when we hear the word courage we often think of action- brave action, take charge kind of action. Quitting the job, confronting that person, leaving that marriage, speaking in front of crowds, wielding a sword, leading troops into battle, saving a child from a burning building and yes, most certainly these things take great courage.
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I wanted to invite you to come create with me at Donna Downey’s fabulous studio! I’ll be teaching a wonderful Abstract workshop based on my best selling class - Abstract by Design!
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To me, Frida is a great representation of courage but when we hear the word courage we often think of action- brave action, take charge kind of action. Quitting the job, confronting that person, leaving that marriage, speaking in front of crowds, wielding a sword, leading troops into battle, saving a child from a burning building and yes, most certainly these things take great courage.
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Today I wanted to pop in and share a video with you from a spontaneous Live Chat I had with the Studioworks Academy group! I felt compelled to jump online and discuss how to handle criticism in art making.
I hope this offers some support to you when dealing with this. I absolutely loved chatting with the group about living a creative life.
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It took me a while but I’ve realized that for many years I drove myself to create constantly so I would have “something” to post on social media. Embarrassing to admit but the absolute truth. I found myself feeling rushed, competitive, anxious. Feelings I don’t enjoy.
The constant urge to be validated, to soothe my ever hungry ego. One more like. One more comment. My ego devoured each one, a momentary satisfaction, only to be left feeling empty once again.
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I hope you are well! With Spring fast approaching, I’ve been noticing tiny blossoms beginning to bloom! I’ve also been noticing lots of beautiful floral watercolor creations in our community! I think there must be a connection right?!
So today, we wanted to share this lovely and inspiring “Watercolor Warmup” video from Natalie Mecham’s wonderful class - Wandering through Watercolor!
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