Creating in Faith - Kindred - What do you feel connected to?

 

This weeks word is Kindred on the Realityarts Podcast Episode 29 of Creating in Faith.  Check out the podcast episode HERE

What do you feel connected to in regards to your creativity? Is it a supply, technique, way of doing things? Are you part of a group of artists, do you have someone to share your joy with?

We often think about our connections and the impact they make to our lives as well as the impact that we make on others. When you think of your creativity how is that manifesting itself within your work. We can sometimes be really connected to a particular art supply because it enables us to express ourselves and the things that are on our hearts.

I found I during the first stages of the 'global event' I was guided to sewing. I found the simple stitches to be surprisingly therapeutic and still do. I was able to quiet down all the chatter and just focus on being present.

It is a good idea to think about your creative activity that will be that for you when you need it. You also need to allow yourself the space to explore what it could be.

What information do you need to access to do what you need to do?  

It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested. Do not judge the particular activity that you are being inspired to do, just go with the flow and enjoy that moments creative activity and maybe even schedule the regular time for yourself?  Join me on the podcast today.

As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word 'Kindred' impact on you and your world and how you move through it.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts....

Check out the Podcast Episode HERE

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Spill your heART - Episode 6 - Artistic Inspiration

 

I am excited to be on the panel for Episode 6 of Spill Your heART hosted by Nathalie Kalbach on

Friday 30th July 12 Noon EDT

Panelists include Birgit Koopsen, DeeDee Catron and myself and we will be discussing Artistic Inspiration and what to do when it goes.

As professional artists we will share practical tips for finding and energizing your artistic mojo. We will also discuss how to encourage it when it gets sluggish, takes a temporary hiatus or when it goes completely missing

This webinar will focus on tips and tricks for locating, encouraging, and maybe even fabricating artistic inspiration so that you can get on with things and make the magic happen. Looking forward to seeing you there!.

 What do you do when Inspiration leaves the building?

REGISTER HERE

Artsy Second Sunday - Come and Join Us Sunday 11th July 2021

 

It is all about the relaxation, I am taking part in the Artsy Second Sunday.  We all work with a theme and create a piece of art.  This is the painting that I have created.  When you join us you can chat to us live and see how it got from a blank piece of paper to the work of art it is now.

There will be 13 of us taking part on Sunday starting at 9.15 PST, 12.15 EST or 5.15 UST a group of painters bringing you creative joy and awesome painting, every Second Sunday of each month.

Get out your supplies and paint along with us and have fun!

Below are all the links to the artists find ALL Styles and mediums in a fun-filled binge! Leave us a comment, a thumbs up and of course you can subscribe to each channel if you have not done so. Click the next link in the video hop!

My session starts at 12.45EST

Martha from ilove2paint https://youtu.be/kOdtW5zjr7o 

Eleni S-artstuff https://youtu.be/cKI7keaNdm4 

Amanda Trought https://youtu.be/LddTcvfcXag 

Diana Art https://youtu.be/HjTNk1F_vbA 

Archu's Art World https://youtu.be/aaPvdvFvl9I 

Nina Fickett Designs https://youtu.be/YxX-OOfJobc 

Mural dreams by Laura https://youtu.be/IKd5_3WLZr0 

MrsGigi Crafts https://youtu.be/6eNKTmF6mDc 

Mixed Creativity by Marie https://youtu.be/XFI5Gu2GD-A 

Britta Mindartdk https://youtu.be/a7FuAe6L4-w 

Mona L Creates https://youtu.be/dU-J_BoSwg0 

Peg Adkins Robinson https://youtu.be/Zr-ExRH7yyk 

Shel Paper Ocotillo Studio https://youtu.be/duk22ChWY0o

If you are not able to make the live then you can still watch the videos and leave a comment to the artists.

I would love you to subscribe to my YouTube channel and remember to click on the notifications bar so that you will be notified when I post another video.

Click HERE to subscribe   

Art and Wellness Cafe - Word for the Week - Exquisite

Welcome to the Arts and Wellness Café, thank you for joining me.  In the video today I share more about the word 'Exquisite' and you can check out the podcast and listen to the start of the week and this word.

I love being creative and sharing my work and encouraging you to be your creative self.   I also share an Art Journal page and some of the fabric art that I am working on.

If you want to catch the Art Journal Page separately you can do so below:

If you haven't managed to listen to the podcast you can do so below

Listen to the word for the week on Realityarts podcast.

Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 22 and the word for the Week is Exquisite

What is it that you feel about your creativity, or the work that you do?  Can you describe how it makes you feel.

You can listen to the podcast Here

Creativity and Healing - with Larissa Russel and Amanda Trought

I recently joined Larissa Russell of Creative U and we spoke about the healing power of creativity you can listen HERE or catch the video below

Watch the Video of the session

 

Creating in Faith - Stillness

 

Think about what the word 'Stillness' means to you, and how it manifests for you in your day to day.

This episode is about how we go about having some stillness in our lives and find those moments where we can focus on the things that need to be done.  We have to also think about how we are going to use if for our benefit and navigate our creative walk.

Stillness brings calm, healing and nurturing enabling us to clarify things that may have been on our minds

What does the word bring up for you, and when was the last time you took some time out to be still?

Creating in Faith - Word for the Week - Blissful Ambition

 

The latest episodes of the words for Today on Creating in Faith is available on the podcast where the words shared are Blissful and Ambition. 

When you think about your creativity do you ever think about how it makes you feel or what you want to do with it.  Many of us find that creativity has a therapeutic effect on our health and well being and it is an integral part of their day to day.  There is also the need for many artists to look at ways in which they can earn from their creative project.

How do you see your growth and development progressing.

You can listen to the Podcast for Blissful HERE and Ambition HERE or click on the link below

Red Wall Hanging and Slow Stitching

 

In the video below I share with you some of the processes behind creating this wall hanging and you also get a look behind the motivation and thinking that went into creating this piece.

It uses a variety of elements not normally placed together and also includes areas of slow stitching and embroidery stitches.

It also has cotton that has been grown from my garden woven within it

And also includes sculptural elements and beading

Let me know what you are working on and share with me on instagram @realityarts

Stitched Meditations - Boro Shasheko Stitching

 

In this video I share with you some of the processes used for creating this wall hanging, it uses some of the techniques known as Boro Shasheko also Slow Stitching.

I created on several small pieces to begin with and then brought them together.

The pieces of material all were recycled and they have their own story to tell.  Let me know if you have ever used the stitches in your own work.

It is a very meditative piece and I also added a number of additional elements and sculptural pieces onto it.  I also used Moringa wood harvested from my garden as sculptural hangings at the base of the wall hanging.  Thank you for taking time out to watch the video.

Arts and Wellness Cafe - Hit the Ground Running - its 2021!

How have you been getting on so far with 2021 off to a start of sorts we find our self half way through the month already!

Here are two of the Arts and Wellness Videos I have shared so far and in this one I consider the season that we are in, or that you find yourself in.

I share some insights in these videos and hope that you find moments of inspiration and maybe a few ah ha moments filled with a touch of laughter here and there.

What Season are you in?

As 2021 continue have you taken a step towards knowing exactly what season creatively you are really in.

It's 2021

What plans have you made for your year ahead?

Enjoy, Stay blessed

Belief - Creating in Faith - Realityarts Podcast

 

Creating in Faith - Belief

 

Thank you for joining me.  Check out the podcast episode for today and also take a look at some of the courses linked below.  We are now in Season 3 of Creating in Faith and I would like to thank all of those over the last 2 years that took time out to listen to the different episodes, it was most appreciated.

Today's word is: Belief 

Creating In Faith Encouraging Recordings are to bless and inspire you to be the best of yourself. It can be really great to pull out your art journal/Journal and express what comes up for you either with images and colour, with words or with both. Check out the weekly and monthly videos to help you spend more time in your art journal. 

There are some courses that I want to remind you to check out that I am teaching on:  

Life Book 2021 

Life Book 7 Day Replay Sessions (FREE)

Creative Jumpstart 2021

One BADASS Art Journal

Loving Healing Creating Summit 

Check me out as well on the following:

YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought 

Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/ Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/ 

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Artwork available from the title image HERE 

I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.

Loving Healing Creating Summit

 

I have been asked to be a presenter on the Loving Healing Creating Summit.  There are a great line up of presenters coming from a range of disciplines all looking at the way that creativity can impact on our health and well being.

 

Larissa Russell of Creative U invited me to join her in the online summit Loving-Healing-Creating   Larissa and I along with 24 other presenters have created an amazing online experience to push you a little further in your personal healing using different aspects of creativity.

 

Together we are sharing many different ways of healing with creativity... best advice from experts on healing with creativity all in one place… … and it’s FREE for you!

 

In the Loving-Healing-Creating Summit, you’ll find courses to support you in your healing.

 

Courses like:

• Guided Meditation Painting

• Personal Expression in an Art Journal

• Self Portrait Vision Board

• Affirmation Cards

• Movement to Inspire Creativity

• and more!

 

I am excited to share a sneak peek of my session with you which looks at ways to create layers in mixed media art and identify encouraging words that you can use in your creative adventure.

Lots of yummy colour and mark making

Hurry and register for this free event as time is limited, Free access is from February 2-14, 2020.

You can also get unlimited access for only $47 USD (early bird special until Feb 1) CLICK HERE for more information. Looking forward to having you join us.

CATAPULT DAY - Caribbean Creatives Online

 I am the proud Recipient of two CATAPULT awards and have been sharing some of my work online, looking at the art and the processes that I use.  You can check out the videos below:

In this video I share with you the process I use with my fabric art and use of embellishments.

 In this next video you get to see some more of my work in my studio and some of the projects that I have been working on.

I would love you to join me, if you have any questions about any of my work please leave a comment.  You can also join us today as all the creatives are getting together and it will be streamed on YouTube

You can check it out HERE

A big thanks goes out to the following and you can check out their links on Instagram: 

CATAPULT - @catapultartscarib

American Friends ofJamaica - @afjcares

Kingston Creative - @kingstoncreativejm

Fresh Milk Barbados - @freshmilkbarbados

I am Teaching with Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2021

I'm excited to announce that I'll be teaching with Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2021. 

This year Creative JumpStart is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and is bigger than ever!  It is a one-of-a-kind online workshop hosted by Nathalie Kalbach, designed to kick your creativity into high gear in the New Year. 

Starting on January 1st 2021, each day a new video lesson will go live in the classroom. As this is the special 10th Anniversary Edition, Creative JumpStart includes 45 different mixed media artists and videos will go up through February 14th. Participants get access to 45 downloadable videos from 45 featured artists, called “JumpStarters.”  I have a fantastic class lined up for you and I will share more over the next few days!!

You'll learn an amazing amount of techniques, discover new materials, gain new ones in the giveaways from our sponsors and connect with other artists and crafters. 

Check this out!:

Head on over to Nathalie's site to learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/CJSat2021 or Click HERE 

What you get and Cost

With Creative JumpStart 2021 you will get 45 videos - over 8 hours worth of video content - for just $49 USD if you sign up by November 30th 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Afterwards it will be $59 USD through December 4th, 2020, and $69 USD until December 31st 2020, before it goes to its normal sale price of $89 USD on January 1st 2021.

So what are you waiting for? Jump in with us! Sign up here at:

https://bit.ly/CJSat2021 or Click HERE 

Join me on Patreon

Arts and Wellness Café - Abundance

 

What ways do you feel abundant and how would you express it in a creative way.  Come and join me in the Arts and Wellness Café

I am teaching on the BADASS Art Journal Course!

Great News I am thrilled to let you know that I am a Guest Teacher on One BADASS Art Journal 2021!  It is great to be able to teach alongside a group of AMAZING artist instructors!  

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

I have been teaching on the course for the past few years and we always have a lot of fun.  And even MORE exciting news is that I can give away a spot in this amazing creative community. 

If you have never heard of the One BADASS Art Journal course then let me tell you a bit more:

One BADASS Art Journal is designed to inspire you to create, to learn, to feel confident and provide you with the tools, techniques and inspiration needed to feel fantastic every day that you make art!  Hosted by Tiare Smith, you’ll be immersed in happiness, gratitude and fun from day one!

Registration opens on December 1, 2020, and the fun will begin February 1, 2021.  Be sure to bookmark this page HERE. so you can join the moment it goes on sale.

I am giving away a spot on One BADASS Art Journal 2021 to 1 lucky person! Entering is easy, You can get 4 opportunities to enter by:

• Joining my mailing list   For additional chances:
• Follow me on Instagram - Leave a comment on one of the posts
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and leave a comment
• You can get also get a bonus entry HERE

Closing date for the giveaway Saturday 28th November 2020 10pm AST

Winner will be contacted via email by December 1, 2020.

One BADASS Art Journal 2021 - Click Here