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Paint your Heart and Soul 2025 is now open for registration and I am participating for my fifth time. You can learn from over 30 professional artists as they share their tips and techniques for painting portraiture, still life and much more over 52 video masterclasses - including 2 brand new lessons from me - yippee!

When we visit a theme park we spend time on the rides and attractions that we enjoy and we do not worry about going on rides that we do not like. Yet, when it comes to online art courses, we often shift the focus to what we won’t be able to do and this negativity can stop us embracing what we love. In this blog I talk about shifting your mindset to benefit from regular creative inspiration.

There is a LOT of talk when it comes to sustainability in the art community, and it is something I am passionate about. I am also very much a realist. A lot of the materials we use contain plastics and solvents, whilst these have come a LONG way in being more eco-friendly, they still leave a footprint on our precious planet.

In this blog I share how I look at sustainability both in terms of sustaining our own energy and also how, as an artist, I take steps to adopt sustainable practices that bring soul to my work.

We are so conditioned to believing that we need to optimise our lives and get to our goals sooner that we reach for the easiest solutions. In doing this we can almost disconnect with the energy that we all hold deep within ourselves. In this blog I share my tips, and personal experience, on how to ignite that spark and harness that energy within and improving your wellbeing through creativity.

Collaboration in art isn't just about working side by side; it is also about sharing experiences, challenging each other, and pushing creative boundaries. Imagine being in a room, surrounded by artists, each absorbed in their creative bubble, yet connected by a shared energy and passion. It's an experience that's as inspiring as it is uplifting.

Running mixed media art workshops around the globe truly makes my heart sing. It's a magical combination of two of my passions: art and travel.

In this blog I will take you on a little journey to explore why this blend of creativity and exploration is so exhilarating and fulfilling.

Last year I set myself the goal of submitting some articles to the wonderful Stampington & Company magazines to share Studio Flow, my art journals and my creative processes with a wider community. Well, I have a full article in In Her Studio, and I am so excited to share this with you.

When it comes to art exhibitions, some artists find that planning in their sketchbook is an essential component. For my analytical brain, this can be seriously counter productive. If you struggle to get the creative juices flowing when you are greeted with a theme, this blog is for you.

As an artist and also as a teacher of art, it is important that I have a plan of what I will be working on for the year. Sometimes inspiration hits you as you work and plans change to produce something far more exciting. In this blog I share how my trip to the US resulted in 2 brand new classes for 2024.

Our artwork is so deeply personal and we crave perfection, but that could be holding us back from creating something perfectly imperfect.

If you have found yourself staring at your canvas, wondering if your artwork is ever going to be "finished", or maybe you're constantly second-guessing whether it's even good enough to show to anyone else, this is the blog for you.

Painting faces is hard, harder than painting anything else. The reason is that we instantly connect and feel for the person looking back at us from the page. So how do you fall in love with painting faces? Or at least stop getting overwhelmed at the thought of it? Take a look at this blog where I share the reasons why we struggle and the simple steps you can take to help you enjoy painting faces.

This year, Danderyds Konstrunda – Art Trail will include 104 artists who are opening their studios and homes to the public. From globally recognized artists to local hobby artists, the art trail will incorporate art in all its forms including ceramics, dollhouses, sewing, painting, jewellery, and photography.

Selecting the perfect piece of art for your space can feel overwhelming. I always encourage people really feel the art and choose what resonates. Here are some tips on picking that perfect piece for your space.

As an artist, one of the things I love is exhibiting my art and the process of painting for art exhibitions. I love to combine pieces that have been hanging waiting to be finished as well as creating a whole new collection. Exhibiting my art gives me a great way to connect with buyers and (hopefully) inspire others to create.

In late April I opened the doors to my Free Online Art Retreat and wow what a fantastic weekend, and week in fact, it was. Take a look at some of the wonderful artwork that came from the free retreat and why I love this class.