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When Inspiration Runs Dry:
Creativity isn’t always a constant flow — sometimes it arrives quietly, and sometimes it disappears altogether. When I feel uninspired, I’ve learned not to force finished work, but instead to return to simple, grounding creative habits: read my top 21 tips. These small, low-pressure actions keep my hands moving and my mind open, and more…
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A Three-Part Guide for Artists
At the end of the year, I always take time to pause and look at where I’ve been and where I want to go next — both in life and in my art. Over the years, this reflection has evolved into something more structured, and just like last year I’ve created a set of tools…
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Finding Clarity, Community and Beauty in Imperfection
For years, I’ve tried to squeeze as many studio hours into my week as possible. If there were spare hours to be found, I would be in front of my painting wall, mixing paints or working in my sketchbook. Recently, though, that rhythm has shifted. Some of it has been due to circumstances beyond my…
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How to Create an Inspiration Board for Your Art
Over the past couple of months, I’ve experienced a burst of creative focus and productivity, which, quite frankly, is unusual for me. Before this, I found myself painting without much direction, hopping between different ideas, and struggling to commit to a project or series that truly sparked my passion. During some much-needed reflection time over…
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The Pros and Cons of Social Media for Artists
In my last blog I talked about the value of sketchbooks to an artists practice and also mentioned a 30 day sketchbook challenge that I was co-hosting. The challenge was created by Insight Creative, so Julia and I were very happy to host this on behalf of the Artist mentoring and coaching company. Hosting was…
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Artists Sketchbooks
I’m rarely organised enough to get a post out on the first of the month, let alone a few days earlier but this is my February blog post. I have a rather busy February planned so thought I should get my butt in gear. Today I am kicking off a 30 day sketchbook challenge and…
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Transforming Goals into Plans
Unlock your creative potential with my Free Artists Guides. Welcome to my three part programme designed for artists. This programme will help you make 2025 your most inspired and successful year. The final part of the three part programme is all about planning and tracking your progress. Dreaming big is great, but planning is what…
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Goal Setting for Artists
Unlock your creative potential with my Free Artists Guides. Welcome to my three part programme designed for artists. This programme will help you make 2025 your most inspired and successful year. Part 2 is all about setting goals for the year ahead. The FREE workbook has been designed to help you set realistic, powerful goals…
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Artist’s End-of-Year Review
Unlock your creative potential with my Free Artists Guides. Welcome to my three part programme designed for artists. This programme will help you make 2025 your most inspired and successful year. Part 1 is all about reflection. Reflection is the foundation of growth so a critical step in your development. This FREE workbook has been…
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An Exhausting, but Enjoyable Weekend
This weekend was the Alnmouth Arts Festival. Located in a small Northumberland village, it is a bustling event designed for all the family. The organisers did a great job of developing a mixed programme from workshops to storytelling, music to craft and of course a variety of artists. The area punches above its weight in…
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