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100 Day Project
Six weeks into the 100 Day Project and the initial momentum is starting to fade — but something deeper is beginning to take its place. What started as a simple commitment to show up has quietly become a way back into the studio, back into rhythm, and back into a connection with making that I…
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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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Inspiration Board Checklist
Sometimes it’s easier to get started with a simple, structured plan. That’s where this printable checklist comes in. Designed as a practical companion to my full guide, this worksheet helps you brainstorm what inspires you, choose the right format for your board, and gather the images, colours, and textures that will bring it to life.…
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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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Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a wonderfully festive break and found time to relax and reconnect with loved ones. Christmas felt especially magical this year for me. We hosted family and friends for a lively Christmas lunch, followed by a whirlwind few days catching up with more relatives. Amid the busyness, we managed to carve…
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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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Feeling Festive
I looooove Christmas! Not the religious side of things, although happy that works for other people. What I love is the festivity of it all. The blingy decorations. Buying presents for people you love. The cheesey songs and even cheesier movies. It feels like such a positive way to end the year. Christmas Craft So…
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