True Creativity Within

Creative Spirit can mean different things. It can refer to a characteristic in a person who simply lives life as a creative spirit and gravitates toward all things artistic. It can also represent being creatively inspired or having creative inspiration. Creative Spirit can also be referred to as a higher power beyond ourselves. It may be from the universe, God, energy, our Spirit Guides or the Div...

Our creative spirit can sometimes be vulnerable to creative injury especially when we're developing our skills and confidence. This is why it's important to be protective of your creativity. Be discerning when it comes to who you share your creations with as well as who you select to be your teacher or mentor. In this episode, I dive deep into how you can protect your creative self from outside ne...

This is Part 2 - One way to connect to your True Creative Spirit and authentic creative expression is to allow yourself to enter a state of Creative Flow. Flow, also referred to as, "being in the zone," is a mental state experienced when one is fully immersed, involved and focused on a single activity. The creative process feels effortless, fully present and rewarding. We connect more deeply to ou...

One way to connect to your True Creative Spirit and authentic creative expression is to allow yourself to enter a state of Creative Flow. Flow, also referred to as, "being in the zone," is a mental state experienced when one is fully immersed, involved and focused on a single activity. The creative process feels effortless, fully present and rewarding. We connect more deeply to our true nature, in...

Developing a more expansive perspective around your creativity can enhance your artistic and personal life. Your creativity is so much more than the project or the art. It's about your relationship with the creative process and finding deeper meaning in the small moments of everyday life. Click here for video version Self-Pace Online Courses Art Journaling for Beginners Mixed Media Minis  

If you were to look back on your life's journey especially when it comes to your creative journey, you might just be able to connect the dots. What sign posts were along the way guiding your towards your creativity? Meeting the perfect person at the perfect time. Taking that one art class that lead you to that right instructor that inspired and supported your creative growth. I believe since we ar...

A sense of belonging is a basic human need. It offers us a sense of comfort, safety and connection. Many creatives because of their unique way of taking in the world, have struggled with finding a place of belonging. However, belonging can be experienced through our creativity While we're creating we are re-connected to our true nature. C reativity offers us a place of calm, soulful nourishment an...

Having healthy mindsets while you're creating can really help you get through those challenging moments during the creative process. In this episode, I share with you 10 Creative Mindsets (once called my 10 Mixed Media Principles) to help free up that inner artist in you. Also remember to download the PDF version below to printout and hang in your creative space.  Downloadable Printout of the 10 C...

Welcome to True Creativity Within - The Podcast. I'm excited to finally be launching this podcast after so many years of envisioning it and waiting for the right time. In this first episode, I'll be going over the 10 Different Facets of Creativity. Creativity has many different faces and can look different during the stages of your creative life and artistic growth. Creativity isn't only about mak...