Author: Courtney
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How I Said Yes to Myself and Began to Take Up Space Like I Deserved
A few years ago, I had an empty room in my house. I longed to make it a creative oasis where I could take up space. I wanted to sound out my sorrows on my grand piano and play with my new art supplies. I had just started dabbling in watercolor painting and loved the…
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Making Art Accessible | Nido Art Show in Durham
When you need an inspiring place to study, write, or work, where do you go? Your favorite coffeeshop with its cozy nooks? Your most comfy living room chair and ottoman, with a cat curled up on your feet? If you’re anything like me and you dislike the environment where you’re working, you’re probably staring at…
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Falling in Love with Myself | Woman Crush Wednesday
With Pride month coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my own coming-out journey and my relationship to myself. It wasn’t until I was in my late twenties that I embraced the concept of “falling in love with myself.” At the time, I was unhappy in my hetero partnership and in the thick of…
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My Biggest Art Fail | Get Off Your Butt and Create!
“What is your biggest art fail?” A few weeks ago, a 10-year-old asked me this question while we were working on a fluid painting exercise together at my workshop. We were both covered in paint, silly with the floaty feeling that comes from being so openly and joyfully absorbed in creating together. I answered quickly…