Healing in Layers

At the beginning of 2024 I chose a word for the year. LOVE

The kind of love I am talking about is

…a love felt in an intimate community, in the compassion we feel for others, and the healing that love can bring about.  Love of self, love of others, and love that nature offers to everyone that is paying attention.

I share the whole process of creating a piece of art to honour 'love' and all the meanings it carries for me, in a video on my YouTube channel!

Watch it here

My 'Love Art' has a magical tree…

Welcome to Week 4 of our creative journey! Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored comforting memories, mapped the landscapes of our inner world, and let nature guide us in releasing emotions. If you’re just joining us, no worries—you can start at the beginning of the blog series with Week 1: A Memory in Nature , or jump right in with this week’s prompt.

This week, we’re turning to movement as a way to unlock the stories we carry within us.

There’s something powerful about walking—it’s rhythmic, g…

Hi Soul Foragers,

Welcome to Week 3 of our creative journey. Last week, we mapped the landscapes of our inner world, finding sanctuaries amidst the chaos and beauty of our personal stories. This week, we step into the quiet wisdom of nature, letting the simple elegance of fallen leaves teach us about release and renewal.

Listening to Nature’s Whispers

Leaves have a way of teaching us profound truths—letting go when the time is right, embracing change, and transforming into nourishment for new growt…

Week 2: Mapping Your Inner Landscape

Hi Soul Foragers,

Welcome to Week 2 of our 8-week creative journey, where we’re exploring the layers of our personal stories through art, reflection, and connection with nature. Last week, we grounded ourselves in a memory from nature. This week, we’re turning inward to map the landscapes of our inner world—the places where emotions, memories, and dreams live, waiting to be explored.

Each week builds on the last, so if you haven’t had a chance to check out Week …

A Memory in Nature — Soul Foraging Begins

Have you ever felt a story inside you—so deeply woven into your heart—that you hardly know where to begin? Maybe it’s a memory, a dream, or even a feeling you can’t quite name. I’ve had so many of those moments, where words felt too limited to capture what was inside.

That’s when I turned to art—and nature.

Through mixed media collage and time spent in the natural world, I have found a way to give my stories space to breathe. Every colour, texture, and laye…

Part 2: Completing Your Seasonal Intention Art Journal Page

This is where the magic truly happens as we take our foundation and transform it into a richly layered and meaningful page. In this action-packed 40-minute video, where I take you through adding paint, collage, journaling, and some extra creative touches that make this page uniquely yours.

Creating an intentional direction for the season isn’t just about art—it’s a powerful way to break free from old patterns and step into a space of self…

Welcome to Part 1 of a 2-Part Video Series: Creating a Seasonal Intention Art Journal Page

In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a meaningful art journal spread that sets your intentions for the season. Creating an art journal page is like crafting a visual meditation, a space where reflection and personal expression meet. Through layers of collage, paint, and words, you’ll capture your seasonal intentions in a way that feels both grounding and inspiring. This page becomes…

In my last blog post, “Embracing the Canvas: Size Matters for Female Artists,” we started to explore the emotions behind why we choose to create on a big and small scale. I shared my own shift from painting bold, expansive pieces to finding so much joy in smaller, intricate works that just felt right for me. We talked about how large canvases can be a freeing and cathartic experience, while smaller ones offer a sense of intimacy and comfort. There were some revelations!

This week, I want to keep …

For many artists, the size of their canvas is more than just a practical consideration; it’s a reflection of emotional and creative journeys. As female artists, we often navigate complex feelings around painting big versus small. In this post, I want to explore why we sometimes feel drawn to large canvases and why, at other times, the comfort of smaller pieces calls to us. This may even unfold into a three-part series examining the emotional landscape of our artistic choices with a gender lens.

F…

I am excited to share something very personal with you today: my recent interview with Natalie Jewkes for the Coffee Love Sunshine Summit. It was a conversation that touched on many themes close to my heart—art, healing, intuition, and the power of community. We talked about the layers of life we all navigate and how art can offer a path to peace, healing, and connection.

Natalie’s kindness and openness created such a beautiful space for us to explore these ideas together. If you’ve ever wondered…