Creativity is something that most people assume comes naturally to artists. Many would be surprised to learn however that being an artist and therefore being inherently creative are not always synonymous. While it’s true that having a particular proclivity for the arts does tend to make someone see things different than most, many artists struggle … Continue reading Ways to Improve Your Creativity
When you are first starting out as an artist it can be really exciting exploring all the possibilities with different art mediums. You may even find one that really resonates with you and inspires your work. Experimenting and working in multiple mediums is something I really love, and it's something I highly encourage every artist … Continue reading Try Something New Creatively
There's something about being a creative person that comes from deep within your soul. I believe that every person has it in some way or another. That voice just speaks a little more loudly and clearer for some and those are the people that tend to identify as artists. My experience as a creative person … Continue reading Listening to Your Creative Calling
Do you miss being able to travel and see the world? We sure do! Fellow Instagram artist Sara Prentice and I have teamed up to bring you the Travel Thru Art Challenge! If we can't see the world ourselves, why not see it through each other's eyes in the form of art. I've been fortunate … Continue reading Travel Thru Art Challenge
The new year has finally arrived and for many, it's a welcome sight. While the sheer fact that it's now 2021 isn't enough to mean the pandemic is over and we're going back to our "normal" lives, it, like every day that we are fortunate to be on this earth, is another chance to start … Continue reading It’s OK to Set Goals in 2021
Back in October of this year (2020), I came across my childhood colored pencils. If you grew up in Canada before 2012, chances are you are familiar with the brand Laurentien pencil crayons owned by the company Sanford. Yes, that's right, we call them pencil crayons here in Canada. It took me a while to … Continue reading Revisiting Your Art
