Tuesday, 3 December 2024
3 Tips - Creative Community
Saturday, 20 January 2024
8 Ways to Recharge your Creativity
2. Make time for daydreaming. Schedule dedicated brain-sparking sessions. Brainstorm in the morning light, doodle during your lunch break, or let your mind wander after dark. In my latest Arts and Wellness Cafe I look at one of the Words for the Month - Stillness In our stillness we can find treasures.
3. Shake things up. Ditch the familiar. Try a new art form, write with a different voice, or explore a tool you've never touched. New experiences unlock hidden creative talents.
5. Disconnect to reconnect. Sometimes, the best ideas bloom in the quiet. Take a digital detox, go for a nature walk, or lose yourself in a good book. Unplug and let your mind wander. Read that book that you have been promising yourself.
7. Embrace the unknown. Step outside your comfort zone. Learn a new dance, travel to a new place, or take a class in something totally unfamiliar. New experiences jumpstart innovation.
8. Just start. Perfectionism is the creativity killer. Don't overthink it, just dive in. Pick up a pen, play with some paint supplies, doodle, create with recycled materials, do some slow stitching. The act of creation itself is the magic spark that ignites imagination.Remember, creativity is a journey, not a destination. Keep experimenting, keep exploring, and keep feeding your curiosity. The well of wonder is always waiting to be refilled, and the greatest creations start with a single step. Now go forth and create!
Check out my course Filling the Creative Well for more creative inspiration
Sunday, 22 January 2023
Ready to make some BADASS art? One BADASS Art Journal 2023
A: The One BADASS Art Journal course is a workshop that provides 17 mixed media lessons and 16 instructors, designed to inspire and teach individuals to create, learn, feel confident and provide them with the techniques and inspiration to feel BADASS when they make art. The theme for the One BADASS Art Journal course in 2023 is "CHALLENGE YOUR INNER BADASS."
A: The One BADASS Art Journal course includes 17 lessons, including a book making lesson, other classes will teach individuals about mixed media techniques, tips and tricks, and techniques that you can take into your creative practice.
A: Yes, there is a 20% discount available for the One BADASS Art Journal course when you use the code CREATE20 at checkout.
Q: What are the benefits of taking the One BADASS Art Journal course?
A: The benefits of taking the One BADASS Art Journal course include learning mixed media techniques, tips and tricks, and techniques for beautiful color combinations, watercolor, blending and so much more. You will also be infused with confidence, creativity and inspiration, and will have access to a supportive community. Additionally, you will have the chance to play with a variety of tools, adding to your skills and have the opportunity to challenge and step outside your comfort zone.
Sunday, 6 December 2020
I am on Patreon - Come and Join me
I took the plunge and started a Patreon Page a while back, as I move forward in my bid to create free content for those interested in the use of creativity and the effect on our health and well-being.
My passion is creating and sharing how the Arts and Creativity can impact our health and well-being and in the process help you spend more time using creativity to unlock your creative talents.
What is Patreon?
Patreon is a place where you can support artists who create content you love, so they can make more content. It's kind of like a membership with different tiers, the cool thing is that you get rewards for each month you support, whether that is just once or on an ongoing basis.
I have been an artist for over 15 years, a mother, a carer and a creative soul. I looked after my mother for over 17 years and have seen first hand the changes that take place in a loved one living with dementia and the impact on the family. I was not longer able to care for my mother and a few years ago and had to put her in a nursing home which was devastating.
Art Heals
I used art and creativity as a tool to help me through the 17 years and saw first hand the positive impact that it had for me as well as my mother and I went on to share my art and creativity with men and women who attended a day care center specializing in dementia care.
I believe everyone should have access to the arts across the board. Creating and sharing what I am doing, encouraging participation and hopefully being inspiring means so much to me, especially when you can create important resources for free. The importance of the arts to our lives really came to the forefront of what I was doing when my mum started showing signs of Alzheimer’s which is now in the severe stages and while the effects were devastating, Art and Creativity and improving both of our nutrition helped us navigate the uncharted territory, and there has and continues to be so many treasured moments.
The Arts gave us the space to express ourselves in ways that words could not. I have been creating and developing resources for everyone and anyone who just wants to be able to create and find themselves in the midst of their situation too, I also started a free Arts and Health network sharing and curating information about Arts and Health events globally. If I can make a positive impact on just one person that would be a blessing.
Subscribe to a Tier on Patreon
My goal is to help you find ways to incorporate art and creativity into your life and to find those pockets of time. My art and workshops are designed to inspire you to dream, to remind you of all that you already know, and to help you discover the best parts of yourself.
Through your subscription to my Patreon page, I will have the resources to create more art and more content (including ongoing workshop series, digital downloads, tutorials, vlogs, books!). And you will have access to as little or as much as you want. You decide when you select your subscription tier!
I want to create community; a space where we can all share and spread our creative wings together. I want to share the ins an the outs of this imperfect, messy and beautiful journey and I want inspire you on your own journey. The ability to create isn't reserved for the special. It is for ALL of us.
Your soul knows there is more, Your mind has forgotten. My work aims to remind you while you increase your creativity and unlock your hidden talents, Join me.”
Friday, 7 August 2020
Pass The Brush Video Experience
Here is the video of my creative journey to Mixed Media Art which I shared as part of Pass The Brush Art Experience..
Thank you for joining me, you can also connect with me on Instagram and check out some of the other artists.
The aim of the event is to show solidarity within the art community and to amplify black artists so their voices can be heard and art can be seen in a broader audience. Connect with each other as artists and see what our similarities and differences.
Let me know what you are getting on with.
Here are the artists that shared their spaces and their audiences. You can check out their instagram pages and see some of their amazing work.
Thursday, 8 January 2015
In the News - The Real Art of Street Art!
Mum wrapped up and keeping warm as we stroll around Camden. |
Mr Cenz taking a moment to say hi |
Mr Cenz getting back to work |