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May 19, 2023
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The art of subtraction: On creative surrender
Notes on an intuitive painting session, and how the journal became a threshold for clearing away outdated identities.
Jan 16
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Creative Explorations Vol #30: Intention
A sketchbook/art journal prompt to support your art and creative practice.
Jan 9
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Some early Christmas gifts for you!
The Visioning workbook + other invitations for you!
Dec 19, 2025
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You don't have a motivation problem; you have a dopamine problem
The surprising science behind creative resistance
Dec 12, 2025
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Creative explorations Vol #29: Lists
The start of a tradition?
Dec 5, 2025
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How to do everything when you have too many passions
Planning that actually works for multipassionates who aren't meant to be tied down to a single path
Nov 28, 2025
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Letters from the Muse #7: Creativity is like the moon
Here's how to find the flow in the wane and mine your curiosity for creative juice + a giveaway!
Nov 21, 2025
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How to paint intuitively when you have no idea where to start
A simple, three-step process to develop your intuitive voice and paint with more freedom.
Nov 14, 2025
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Creative explorations Vol #28: Studio Visit with Antonia Showering
A sketchbook/art journal prompt to support your art and creative practice.
Nov 7, 2025
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The girl with the gold necklace has entered her diva era
Wrapping up my 31-day canvas journey with a touch of gold, a hint of chaos, and one very opinionated painting.
Oct 31, 2025
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When the painting opened a portal (and other minor miracles)
All the highs and lows of days 15 to 21 of the 31-day canvas adventure.
Oct 24, 2025
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Just an artist standing in front of a canvas, begging it to be nice
All this highs and lows of days 8 to 14 of the 31-day canvas.
Oct 17, 2025
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Awkward beginnings and making peace with the mess
A crash course in embracing beginner’s mind, accepting uncertainty, and finding grace in the creative process.
Oct 10, 2025
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