Mastering Mixed Media Expo - Fantastic News!!

I’m so excited to share something wonderful with you! I’ll be teaching at the Mastering Mixed Media Expo 2025 — a free online event filled with inspiration, community, and over 35+ mixed media artists sharing their favorite techniques and ideas.

This two-week celebration of creativity runs from May 1st–14th, 2025, and I’d love for you to join me.  

[Sign up here for free!]

You’ll get:  

• Access to 35+ art workshops from talented mixed media artists;
• The freedom to watch the sessions at your own pace
• A warm, welcoming Facebook group to connect with creatives from around the world
• Free gifts from many of the teachers (yes, including me!)
• A chance to win a VIP pass (hello lifetime access + bonus goodies!)

I’ll be sharing a project I think you’re going to love — playful, textured, and filled with heart.

And if you love to revisit lessons again and again, there’s a VIP option that gives you lifetime access to all the workshops, plus:

✨ Downloadable sessions to keep forever
✨ A bonus virtual gift bag loaded with extras (collage sheets, classes, PDFs &         more!)
✨ A discounted price of just £59 (normally £99) — available for a limited time

[Grab the VIP Pass here]

Whether you're new to mixed media or looking to spark fresh ideas in your practice, this event is made for you.

Click here to join for Free

100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 5

 

Welcome to Week 5 of 100 Days of Leaf Arts

Overcoming Midway Challenges

By now, challenges creep in—lack of time, self-doubt, posting late or fatigue. This is the moment to push forward and to give yourself some grace. I remind myself why I started and focus on the joy of creating. 

This phase of the project requires a mental shift. I acknowledge my struggles, but I don’t let them stop me. Instead, I embrace what is happening in the moment, be it imperfections, lack of drive or needing to self-nurture and get back on track.  

I allow my art to reflect my persistence. I am doing the challenge for myself and each and every step I take will revitalize and renew my strength and you learn something new about your resilience along the way.

Creative Tip: On busy days, create something simple. Keep the habit alive, even if it's a five-minute session.  If you are posting and you need to post the next day, then don't stress about it, the process is for you, others will understand.

Encouragement: Progress over perfection. Keep going! Your dedication will pay off, and by the end of the 100 days, you'll be amazed at how much you've grown.

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Need extra motivation? The Leaf Arts course keeps creativity flowing.

Want to learn more?

Join me in my Leaf Arts - Transforming Nature into Art course for guided lessons on leaf art techniques! 

Come and join us on the course and learn to create your own beautifully designed leaves!

100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 4

 

Week 4: Adding mark-making to Leaves

Incorporating mark-making onto the leaves adds texture and contrast. 

I experiment with different materials, such as using the wood burning tool, attaching stitched and decorated leaves together or simply adding embroidery techniques and creating leaf clusters with slow stitching.

Adding textiles also brings an exciting dimension to leaf art. The softness of fabric  with the organic fragility of leaves creates a beautiful contrast.

Creative Tip: Don't be afraid to try new techniques and experiment to get your desired look.

Encouragement: Small creative risks lead to big breakthroughs—try a new technique and see where it takes you.  You could practice on say fabric to begin with and then move onto the leaves. If something doesn’t work, repurpose it into another piece.

Want to learn more?

Join me in my Leaf Arts - Transforming Nature into Art course for guided lessons on leaf art techniques! 

Come and join us on the course and learn to create your own beautifully designed leaves!

Arts and Wellness Cafe - Garden Edition

 

Welcome to this episode of the Arts and Wellness Cafe, where we look at how being in a green plant-filled environment can help with your health and wellbeing.

It is my second favorite space next to my art studio and I love spending time tending to the plants an seeing new things come to life.

It is not an easy activity but it is very rewarding and the benfits are multiple - from harvesting the food, seeing plants spring to life or the addition of birds building their nests, feeling so comfortable in the space that they dwell awhile.

We also talk about being stewards for all the places that we find ourselves in and the legacy we will leave behind for the next generation.  

It would be great to know what you want your legacy to be that will inspire and motivate others. 

Come and join us and leave a comment.

Before you go:

Check out the Diamond Painting video - is it something that you have tried before?