Creating a Scare Crow (scarecrow) was a super fun project that will ultimately raise money for the schools in our area. If marketing tactics could be this fun, I’d do it as often as possible. I did spend a little in materials and quite a bit of time, so hopefully it will pay off. I…
Read MoreCreating Mandalas for Stress Relief
Sacred Geometry / Mandalas What’s the two and are they the same? Essentially yes. Mandalas is the most widely used term for what are fundamentally sacred geometry symbols. Mandala is a Sanskrit word which means “sacred circle.” Sanskrit is the language of the Vedic religious text in ancient India. The Vedas are what formed the…
Read MoreThe New Me ~ In progress
Several of my blog post like this one, I speak of my personal journey. They hone in on the past. The truth is, the journey is now, being present and aware. One of my goals will always be in progress. Since I’m goal oriented, I like a payoff. I now take the time for myself…
Read MoreWhy thinking ‘I’m not a good enough artist’ is Normal
There are a few factors that may leave you thinking, ‘I’m not a good enough artist’. At some point in our lives, every artist has these thoughts and it’s normal. Let’s get into why, shall we. I’ve been doing art since I was a very little girl. I grew up in a very creative family. My…
Read MoreInspiring Artistic Creativity
Creating art work is a lifelong passion. Inspiration is essential in order to sustain a flow of ideas for painting, drawing, and sketches. There are times when new ideas do not seem to come of their own accord, and repetition sets in within the themes or style of art work. The practices that follow will…
Read MoreSimple, Fun & Creative Ways To Suppress Stress
We love the idea of taking care of your self while creating. This article gives you several ways to be creative while suppressing stress. Finding yourself stressed out by that infinite to-do list? Overwhelmed by the chores, errands and obligations that never seem to end? Constantly exhausted from running morning till night trying to cram…
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