Category: creative inspiration
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Face Your Fears and Find Your Flow in my Fluid Painting Workshop Series
“What is your biggest art fail?” A 10-year-old asked me this question while we were working on a fluid painting exercise together at my workshop last fall. 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 and reflexively.…
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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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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…