# Creative Delight Studio ## About **URL:** https://www.creativedelightstudio.com **Tagline:** A Safe and Sacred Space to Heal with Art **By:** Delight Rogers — Welcome to the Creative Delight Studio Community! I’m Delight Rogers, a mixed media artist, certified teacher and art therapy practitioner. My work is inspired by nature and the healing power of creativity. Through intuitive collage, I explore emotional depth, transformation, and self-expression, using layers of textures, colors, and imagery to tell meaningful stories. As the course creator beh... ## Pages - [Contact](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/contact) - [About](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/about) - [Virtual Gallery](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/virtualgallery) - [Home](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/): If you are longing to express yourself creatively and nurture the parts of yourself that make you feel the most alive, Creative Delight Studio workshops offers a safe and encouraging space to connect with your inner artist, experience the healing power of art, and share your story. ## Blog - [The Resilient Artist: What a Difficult Painting Taught Me](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/121573-the-resilient-artist-what-a-difficult) by Delight Rogers (Jun 27, 2026): What does it mean to be a resilient artist? Delight Rogers shares an honest story about a challenging commission and the creative practice that carried her through. - [Finding Your Inner Sanctuary: A Nature-Inspired Mixed Media Collage Practice](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/119554-finding-your-inner-sanctuary-a-nature) by Delight Rogers (May 9, 2026): A nature-inspired mixed media collage practice combining forest bathing, intuitive art, and creative wellness for spring. - [Soul Foraging: Layering Memory into Mixed Media Collage](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/118786-soul-foraging-layering-memory-into-mixed) by Delight Rogers (Apr 25, 2026): Step outside, gather what feels connected to a memory, and let it become the beginning of a mixed media collage. A quiet, nature-based creative practice for women seeking healing through art and the natural world. - [Soul Foraging: A Nature-Inspired Mixed Media Collage Practice](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/118561-soul-foraging-a-nature-inspired-mixed) by Delight Rogers (Apr 18, 2026): This Soul Foraging practice combines mixed media collage, nature-based observation, and creative wellness. Inspired by early spring and the calming effects of time spent outdoors, this approach invites you to slow down, notice what draws your attention, and translate that experience into intuitive, expressive art. - [Soul Foraging: The First Step Into Spring for Creative Wellness](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/118392-soul-foraging-the-first-step-into-spring) by Delight Rogers (Apr 11, 2026) - [Being Guided Into Portraits, One Layer at a Time](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/116923-being-guided-into-portraits-one-layer-at) by Delight Rogers (Feb 13, 2026) - [Making Mixed Media Layers Feel Intentional, Not Just Added](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/90374-blog-post-title-two-7rtzp-r5mfg-wz72z-56x4x-cehan) by Delight Rogers (Jan 30, 2026) - [A Year of Faces: My Journey into Mixed Media Portraits](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/105786-a-year-of-faces-my-journey-into-mixed) by Delight Rogers (Jan 21, 2026): A personal story about learning to face faces in mixed media art, overcoming fear, and how creating portraits in layers became a way to tell a deeper life story. - [Working Slowly with Dried Flowers](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/113315-dried-flowers-blog-post) by Delight Rogers (Jan 13, 2026): Learn how to use dried flowers in mixed media collage with simple tips for layering, sealing, and preserving delicate botanicals. A slow, thoughtful approach to adding nature to your art. - [Crafting Your Own Story Through Mixed Media Collage](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/100522-crafting-your-own-story-through-mixed) by Delight Rogers (Nov 12, 2025): Discover the healing power of art through layered mixed media collage. In this Creative Delight Studio blog, Delight Rogers shares how to build an Artisan Inspiration Bundle—a personal collection of fabrics, papers, and keepsakes that reflect your memories and emotions. Learn how to weave texture, story, and meaning into your self-portraits as you explore the beauty of healing in layers—one brushstroke, one memory at a time. - [Simple Steps to Create a Mixed Media Self-Portrait ](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/100830-simple-steps-to-create-a-mixed-media) by Delight Rogers (Nov 12, 2025): Discover simple, joyful steps to create your own mixed media self-portrait. In this Creative Delight Studio post, artist Delight Rogers shares easy collage techniques using paper, fabric, and found materials to express your inner world. Learn how to layer textures, embrace imperfection, and turn memories into meaningful art, no drawing skills required, just play, healing, and creativity. - [Quiet Spaces: letting your art breathe](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/110226-quiet-spaces-letting-your-art-breathe) by Delight Rogers (Sep 12, 2025) - [How to Create Your Own Art Altar](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/110058-how-to-create-your-own-art-altar) by Delight Rogers (Sep 3, 2025) - [Sky Stories — Letting Your Dreams Rise](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/107780-sky-stories-letting-your-dreams-rise) by Delight Rogers (Jun 14, 2025) - [Foraging for Feeling Through Color](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/107219-soul-forager-s-guide-to-creative-healing) by Delight Rogers (May 24, 2025) - [Which Mixed Media Workshop Will Expand Your Art Practice?](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/105989-your-next-creative-chapter-starts-here) by Delight Rogers (Apr 19, 2025) - [Even If Only for Five Minutes](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/105584-even-if-only-for-five-minutes) by Delight Rogers (Mar 29, 2025) - [Where is Your Art Leading You?](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/105537-where-is-your-art-leading-you) by Delight Rogers (Mar 22, 2025) - [Finding Light in Late Winter](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/104840-revisiting-the-joy-list-finding-light-in) by Delight Rogers (Mar 15, 2025): The stretch of late winter can feel long, can’t it? The sparkle of the holidays has long faded, and spring still feels like a distant dream, just out of reach. Here in Northern Canada, the days are slow and cold still, wrapped in layers of snow and silence. It’s easy to sink into the weight of it, to let the gray seep in. I’ve been reminding myself that there is still joy to be found, even in this season. And after writing this blog post, maybe even especially in this season. - [Stories, Layers, and the Women Who Inspire Us](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/104788-stories-layers-and-the-women-who-inspire) by Delight Rogers (Mar 8, 2025): Happy International Women's Day! I just wanted to take a moment to say—what an incredible thing it is to be a woman, to know women, to be shaped by them, and to walk through life with them. Today is a reminder of all the strength, creativity, and resilience we carry, the stories we hold, and the way we lift each other up. - [Reigniting Creativity: A Heartfelt Chat](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/104233-reigniting-creativity) by Delight Rogers (Feb 28, 2025): Discover how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing in my heartfelt chat with Deanna Lee for the Creative Renaissance series. We explore mixed media collage, storytelling through art, and overcoming the fear of creating. Read more for inspiration on using creativity as a lifeline for self-expression and emotional healing. - [Finding Your Creative Flow: Open Studio, Collage, and the Colors That Call to You](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/104284-open-studio-sessions) by Delight Rogers (Feb 22, 2025): There’s something special about stepping into a space where creativity flows freely—a space where unfinished projects find new life, ideas bloom, and artistic energy is shared. That’s exactly what I want to invite you into this month. Whether you’re looking for community, inspiration, or a fresh spark for your art, I have a few ways for you to reconnect with your creative practice and embrace the beauty of intuitive making. - [Sharing the Love – A Gift from My Creative Heart to Yours ❤️](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/103659-sharing-the-love) by Delight Rogers (Feb 13, 2025): Creativity is a gift—and this February, I’m sharing the love! Celebrate creativity with a collection of free workshops, and resources from my generous artist friends! Let’s make art, uplift each other, and keep inspiration flowing! - [Following the Breadcrumbs: A Journey of Small Steps and Big Meaning](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101889-following-the-breadcrumbs-how-life-s) by Delight Rogers (Jan 30, 2025): Life’s Tiny Clues Life has a way of whispering to us when we least expect it. Little signs, gentle nudges, or what I’ve come to call breadcrumbs. Sometimes they glimmer like a beacon—a too-good-to-be-true opportunity landing in our path. Other times, they’re so faint you only recognize them in hindsight, like faded footprints on a forest trail. - [Nature's Medicine: Six Flowers of Healing](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/103499-natures-medicine-six-flowers-of-healing) by Delight Rogers (Jan 23, 2025): Six flowers and the quiet lessons they carry about healing, renewal, and finding light again, even in the coldest season. - [Creativity, Connection, and a Little Peace  🕊️](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/103311-creativity-connection-and-a-little-peace) by Delight Rogers (Jan 17, 2025) - [Soulful Stories: A Journey to Healing Through Creativity](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/103120-soulful-stories-a-journey-to-healing) by Delight Rogers (Jan 8, 2025): A reflective look at Soulful Stories, a creative workshop rooted in intuitive collage, personal storytelling, and emotional healing. This post explores how art can hold grief, change, and self expression, and offers a gentle invitation to explore the Soulful Stories Creative Taster before committing to the full workshop. - [Shedding and Soaring: What Love Taught Me in 2024](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/103041-shedding-and-soaring-what-love-taught-me) by Delight Rogers (Jan 2, 2025): As I reflected on ‘love’ as my guiding word for the year, I realized it wasn’t just about the love I give to others. It’s about fierce self-love—the kind that embraces every messy, glorious part of who I am. My scars, my stories, my triumphs, and my flaws have shaped me. They’ve made me strong, but strength doesn’t have to mean rigidity. - [love is the word](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/102956-love-is-the-word) by Delight Rogers (Dec 27, 2024) - [A Walk Through Your Story – Moving with Meaning](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/102279-week-4-a-walk-through-your-story-moving) by Delight Rogers (Dec 6, 2024): Welcome to Week 4 of our creative journey! 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, grounding, and somehow freeing all at once. When we walk with intention, it becomes more than just movement; it transforms into a way to process our thoughts, feel our emotions, and reconnect with our bodies. - [Whispering Leaves – Releasing What We Hold Inside](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/102121-week-3-whispering-leaves-releasing-what) by Delight Rogers (Nov 29, 2024): This week, we step into the quiet wisdom of nature, letting the simple elegance of fallen leaves teach us about release and renewal. Leaves have a way of teaching us profound truths—letting go when the time is right, embracing change, and transforming into nourishment for new growth. On a recent walk, I found myself drawn to a particularly fragile leaf, its veins tracing delicate pathways across its surface like a map. It felt like it carried the weight of the season that had passed, a silent witness to change. - [Finding Sanctuary: Mapping the Chaos of Your Inner World](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/102017-finding-sanctuary-mapping-the-chaos-of) by Delight Rogers (Nov 22, 2024): Week 2 of the Soul Forager’s Guide. Explore your inner world with this week’s creative prompt! Reflect on the landscapes of your heart and mind, imagining the textures, colours, and symbols that define your emotional space. Sketch a personal map filled with meaningful features like paths, sanctuaries, or memories, and bring it to life with paint, collage, or mixed media. This transformative exercise helps you connect with your inner calm, process emotions, and set the stage for deeper creative exploration in the upcoming Soulful Stories workshop in January. - [The Soul Forager’s Guide to Creative Healing - A Memory in Nature](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101940-soul-foraging-a-memory-in-nature) by Delight Rogers (Nov 15, 2024): 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. This Soul Foraging journey is a creative exploration designed to help you uncover your personal stories, connect deeply with nature, and prepare for the transformative Soulful Stories workshop which starts in January. Each week, there will be a new blog post featuring a creative prompt rooted in reflection, storytelling, and the healing power of art. - [Creating Seasonal Intentions | Art Journal Page | Step-by-Step Guide | PART 2](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101797-part-2-completing-your-seasonal) by Delight Rogers (Nov 8, 2024): 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-love and mindfulness. This practice encourages us to savour the little things that truly speak to our hearts during this time of year. - [Creating Seasonal Intentions | Art Journal Page | Step-by-Step Guide | PART 1](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101600-two-part-art-journal-process-cultivating) by Delight Rogers (Nov 1, 2024): Part 1 of a 2-Part Video Series: Creating a Seasonal Intention Art Journal Page I will 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 a touchstone—something to revisit throughout the season whenever you need a moment of calm, a reminder of your intentions, or simply a spark of creative joy. - [Art Without Limits: Empowering Women to Paint Large](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101495-breaking-barriers-the-challenges-women) by Delight Rogers (Oct 25, 2024): Exploring the barriers we as women may face when it comes to creating large-scale art and how societal expectations can sometimes hold us back from fully expressing ourselves. Let’s get into it! - [Embracing the Canvas: Size Matters for Female Artists](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101494-embracing-the-canvas-why-size-matters) by Delight Rogers (Oct 24, 2024): For years, each summer was my season of large canvases, taking advantage of the sunshine to paint outside. I used to love working on those expansive 4-, 5- and even 6-foot canvases. There was something so liberating about throwing myself into those big pieces—engaging my whole body, pouring emotions onto the canvas over weeks or even months, layer by layer. - [My Interview at the Coffee Love Sunshine Summit ☕️❤️🌞](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101358-my-interview-coffee-love-sunshine) by Delight Rogers (Oct 18, 2024): 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. - [Finding Your Own Creative Rituals](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/90369-creative-rituals) by Delight Rogers (Oct 11, 2024) - [Discover the Healing Power of Creating Wings - New YouTube Video!](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/101108-discover-the-healing-power-of-creating) by Delight Rogers (Oct 4, 2024): If you’ve been feeling weighed down or stuck, and you’re looking for a creative way to release those emotions, I’ve got something special to share with you. My newest YouTube video offers a glimpse into the healing process of crafting wings from mixed media materials like paper and textiles. - [The Magic of Soul Foraging: Blending Nature and Creativity for Healing](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/100742-soul-foraging) by Delight Rogers (Sep 26, 2024): During my time as a teacher at an outdoor education center, I was trained in forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, which is the practice of immersing yourself in nature, letting your senses absorb the forest's sights, sounds, and smells. In this experience, I was introduced to the idea of 'soul foraging', and it resonated deeply with me. It was as if I had been given a whole new way to bring my love for nature into my creative process. This practice has since become a cherished part of my healing journey, guiding my art and helping me reconnect with the world around me. - [Creative Reuse in Mixed Media Art: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/100724-creative-reuse-in-mixed-media-art) by Delight Rogers (Sep 13, 2024): I invite you to explore this journey of creative reuse with me, together, we will find beauty in the unexpected, turning what might have been cast aside into something soulful and meaningful. Whether it’s a dried-up tube of paint or packing materials, there is always something new to discover. - [Redefining Faces with Mixed Media Techniques](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/100516-redefining-faces-with-mixed-media) by Delight Rogers (Sep 6, 2024) - [Hold Space for Your Art and Soul](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/99982-hold-space-for-your-art-and-soul) by Delight Rogers (Aug 21, 2024): Art has a way of speaking to the deepest parts of us, doesn’t it? Our creative processes are about so much more than making art, they are about mending and nurturing our inner worlds. We all love joining art classes, right? I certainly do. Sometimes, it feels like a real battle to carve out the time, but the rewards are always worth it. Life can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions and events, and finding those quiet moments to breathe and create can seem impossible. That’s where the art class comes in. - [Resilience in Art: The Quiet Strength Behind Creative Growth](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/99836-resilience-in-art-the-quiet-strength) by Delight Rogers (Aug 15, 2024): Resilience in art-making is not just about finishing a piece of art; it’s about understanding that the process itself is valuable. It’s about recognizing that the challenges we face in our creative work are opportunities for growth, both as artists and as humans. - [Finding joy in gathering… the little things.](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/99408-finding-joy-in-gathering-the-little-things) by Delight Rogers (Aug 1, 2024): If you are anything like me, always on the hunt for unique materials to use in mixed media collages, you will love this blog post! - [Exploring the Power of Intuitive Collage with a New Mini Muse](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/99316-exploring-the-power-of-intuitive-collage) by Delight Rogers (Jul 18, 2024) - ["Never Been There, Never Done That" Summer Adventure List](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/99101-lets-embrace-mini-adventures-this-summer) by Delight Rogers (Jul 4, 2024) - [From Basic to Brilliant: Creative Exploration with Metal Leaf](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/98997-from-basics-to-brilliance-creative) by Delight Rogers (Jun 28, 2024): Watch for some new ways to use metal leaf in your mixed media art! - [Podcast Interview with Kellee Wynne](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/98906-podcast-interview-with-kellee-wynne) by Delight Rogers (Jun 22, 2024): 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. - [Discovering Calm through Sound and Movement Art](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/98829-sound-and-movement-art) by Delight Rogers (Jun 20, 2024): The calming effects of Sound and Movement are well known, why not add them to your art practice? 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](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/98700-creative-wellness) by Delight Rogers (Jun 14, 2024): Craving a more holistic kind of creativity?  — 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 ](https://www.creativedelightstudio.com/blog/98421-tips-for-flat-lay-photos) by Delight Rogers (May 31, 2024): Creating stunning flat lay photos of your art can be tricky, but SO worth it! 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