Healing in Layers
"Never Been There, Never Done That" Summer Adventure List
Hello Creative Friends,
I recently listened to a new episode, ‘5 Fun Ideas to Shake Up Your Life & Get out of a Rut’ on the Mel Robbins Podcast, and it was the most perfect timing. I had already been thinking a lot about how much I benefit from breaks in my routine. Over the weekend, I tried a new yoga class with a friend and I shared with her how wellness retreats are a much-needed reset for me. The habits I pick up at these retreats often become part of my lifestyle, and their benefits last for…
From Basic to Brilliant: Creative Exploration with Metal Leaf
Podcast Interview with Kellee Wynne
Back again for another brilliant episode!
Join me for an interview with Kellee Wynne, of Color Crush Creative and Build it Remarkable. I have been working with Kellee for over a year now, and am grateful for her friendship and guidance. We had a great conversation about life and art and how they can come together in beautiful ways, if we are willing to do the work and trust our hearts.
“Delight's willingness to reach for what her heart calls for is a true testament to the power of follo…
Discovering Calm through Sound and Movement Art
Combine the power of music with the freedom of movement and see what happens. You may find that you are able to create more expressive art and you will definitely have a difference art experience, if this type of creating is new to you.
Creative Wellness
— the kind that weaves wellness and art into all parts of life?
Join me on the path to creative wellness where we explore unique and inspiring ways to connect more deeply with ourselves through art.
Creating mixed media art, partners perfectly with creative wellness and for those looking to create as a tool for healing, this is it! It's very tactile, it's very free, it allows for introspection all the way through the process.
Tips for creating stunning flat lay photos of your mixed media art
Here are my top tips to help you achieve the best results with your mixed media art:
Photographing mixed media art flat lays can be a great way to showcase the intricate details and textures of your mixed media artwork.
Thrifting
I am halfway through a painting and feeling kind of stuck. There are things I really like about it and things I don’t like very much at all. I decided to visit the @yongestreetthrift store in my village #burksfalls and see what kind of inspiration I could find. After a fun half hour of exploring, I came home with fabric, lace, an embroidered tablecloth AND a brand new beautiful set of watercolour paints that will be wonderful for taking with me on a trip or into the woods.
Self Care
There are those days when low mood makes everything a little harder.
Sometimes these are the days where nothing I do on the canvas looks right.
And that’s okay
The most important part is to listen and feel what your body and mind are saying.
If you are tired. Rest
If you are hungry. Eat.
Don’t worry about emails or phone calls or social media.
Whatever you are able to ignore until later. Do that.
If you don’t want to do anything. Then don’t
Honour yourself by allowing yourself to …
Green is the colour of Healing
In my Colour Therapy course I am learning more about colours’ impact on our lives and how we can use colours to improve our environment and how we live.
Green is midway in the colour spectrum and contains both a physical and a spiritual nature, in equal balance and equal harmony. Green is the colour of Nature and the earth, helping us connect with empathy to others and the natural world. We instinctively seek it out when under stress or experiencing emotional trauma. It creates a feeling of …
Sacred scars
Part of my creative process is do some grounding meditation beforehand. Today I chose a card from the #whitelightoracle deck. The card is Sacred Scars. I place my hand on my heart and read the following:
“I am a divine soul on a secret journey. The wounds that are healing are
where the light is most active within me. When pain gets my attention it is the divine wisdom within, asking me to notice and learn something helpful and compassionate. My scars are signs of wisdom gained. The light can an…