If you want to reach those big goals, you’re gonna have to get comfortable with a degree of discomfort. Pushing yourself to your limits and then exceeding those limits is not painless. It requires trial …
Did you realise that your smartphone is exploiting your brain’s natural chemistry for profit and gradually changing how you behave?
Smartphones have taken over our lives. Like so many Lemmings, they’ve crowded into every nook and cranny of our lives. And now we can’t go anywhere without them – even to bed. Studies and surveys …
How to declutter your emotional closet (with a little help from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.)
Just like our regular closet, our emotional closet gets filled up with all sorts of things. And just like you get inspired at 2 AM to Marie Kondo your way through your closet, it would …
Is it absurd to smile when you don’t feel like it?
A smiling face is truly a beautiful face and a simple smile is the door to opening your heart to compassion. Everyone recognises and understands a smile because a smile is the universal language of …
Crafting the perfect postcard message (tips and examples)
Sending postcards might seem like a relic from the past. But there’s a timeless charm in receiving a thoughtful note on a tangible piece of paper, especially in an era dominated by emails and instant …
What is Print On Demand (POD) & why is it good for independent artists?
Print on demand (POD) is a business model where products, such as books, apparel, and home decor, are manufactured and printed only after a customer places an order. This means that items are not pre-produced …
The surprising origin of the postcard & how sending a card is participating in history!
The postcard has been around for over 150 years. And whether you’re sending one from your travels in far away lands, for someone’s special birthday or just sharing some awesome memories with the person you …
What I love about colouring & are there any benefits in colouring for adults?
Did you know what your brain experiences relief when it enters a meditative state – such as when colouring? This allows for the stress and anxiety to fade into the background. You’re also expelling negative …
9 studies for pet portraits in acrylic
I explored what it would be like to do pet portraits in different mediums than I’m used to. They’re not remarkable in any way, some of them aren’t even good, but this is a part …
Old Hollywood Starlets: 14 portraits in acrylic of striking actresses that are to die for
Painting people can be a massive pain in the ass. I mean, you just get one thing a bit off and it looks like a completely different person. I decided, once and for all, that …
How I’m learning to draw what the eye sees – let me show you step-by-step
In order to make good art I have to constantly learn new things and improve my technique. In this post I go into finding the balance of high detail to blurry areas in a painting.
Alexandra Gustafsson on how empathy and creativity are at the heart of being an actor
I caught up with actress Alexandra Gustafsson to chat about creativity and empathy from the perspective of a stage performer. Alexandra is currently studying for her Master of Arts in Theatre and Drama. Her journey …
The healing power of mermaid tears: how silversmith Amber Veyser Kitzler found her marbles on the beach
I think if we lived on the same island, we’d be besties. When you scroll through Amber’s Instagram page, it’s just such a fun, jaunty place that it makes you want to jump on a …
5 reasons why supporting independent artists is good for your soul
Why buy from a small business? Going out on your own is a hard thing no matter what. Going up against corporate powers that can chew you up for breakfast without a second thought is …
Transform your daily routine with beautiful, hand-illustrated printables
Each printable is thoughtfully crafted to inspire and motivate you, turning everyday tasks into opportunities for growth, fun and self-care.Each printable is thoughtfully crafted to inspire and motivate you, turning everyday tasks into opportunities for …
20 journaling prompts for the dark feminine in you
The “dark feminine” is a fascinating concept that has captivated the realms of psychology, mythology, and spirituality. It delves into the depths of the female psyche, exploring attributes and qualities that are traditionally deemed darker, …