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Line & Wash, Self Motivation

Why You Don’t need Permission to Start a New Creative Hobby

Why is it that anything remotely connected to being creative isn’t always given the green light? Are you one of those people who’ve thought about arts and crafts, but never quite go around to it? Perhaps friends or relatives aren’t encouraging you to get started. Or you are waiting for […]

My Process, Recent Posts, Watercolour

What I Wish I Knew Sooner- 25 Beginner Art Mistakes

New to painting? I’ve rounded up 25 common beginner art mistakes I’ve made (more than once!) — and how to avoid them. Whether you’re self-taught or just starting out, these tips will save you time, money, and creative frustration.

Colourful Sunset of Pink and yellow clouds over a misty blue hillside
Self Motivation, Stress Management

Art was my Lifeline

How beneficial is art in terms of helping with mental health issues and stress? Let me tell you my story A Very Difficult Year Back in August 2013, I was in a really bad way. I was battling work-related stress and anxiety, juggling a mountain of debt, behind on my […]

Line & Wash

If Lucian Freud Could Scrap His Work, So Can We

Ever felt like throwing in the towel after a disappointing painting session? You’re not alone. In this post, I share the truth about failure in the artistic journey, and how embracing it can lead to more joy and fulfilment in your creative process. Plus, I’ll give you practical tips to overcome those moments of self-doubt and embrace failure in Art.

Health, My Influences, Self Motivation

How Art can Help You Cope with Stress and Anxiety

I am sure you will know or heard of at least one person who completely turned their life around after a bad experience. And often it’s something creative that made a difference to their mental health and helped them cope with stress and anxiety. One of my friends is a […]