My own creative practice is ever-changing and beats to its own rhythm. Sometimes my art-making looks like a quick 20 minute painting session in my sketchbook or a 3 hour indulgent pencil...

This week, as I leant into my mood, I decided to create a page in my sketchbook that reflected the energy in nature. Instinctively, I added luscious green tones to the background...

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Over time both your mental memory and your muscle memory get stronger as you engage in the creative process. Each time you sit down to paint or draw you learn something new both with your hands and...

Let’s dismantle the artist pedestal and get back to basics, exploring 10 simple examples of what a nourishing, accessible creative practice supporting wellness actually looks...

So, ten years ago, I was firmly settled in a corporate business finance career; I was good at my job, and I didn’t struggle to climb the corporate ladder into leadership roles. It was natural...

Leaning into what feels easy this week, I committed to showing up for a minimum of five minutes a day in my sketchbook to see what I could create. I have to say this felt like a beautiful...

Another messy freehand birdie for my sketchbook in less than 15 minutes.

I googled bird and the first one that came up was a cute little pudgy robin, so I went with it…

I was in the mood...

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Through the lens of positive psychology, when we flourish, we embody a state of optimal well-being characterised by positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.

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Using up paint in my palette this week in my sketchbook.

I wanted to create a quick wet-on-wet acrylic entry using leftover paint.

I decided to do something easy and chose a little bird sitting...

All roads have led me here… I initially had a spark of an idea to lay down swaths of acrylic with a palette knife into a blank canvas. In my favourite sky blue, intense rose madder pink and...