Blog posts
Creative affirmations for art and creativity
Recently I've been using "creative affirmations" since I was introduced to the idea of them in the Artist's Way, and have found them super useful, and I think you will too. Even though affirmations might sound a little woo-woo they are simply phrases that are said as "truths" to oneself. The concept is extremely simple, yet in practise they can be pretty impactful. Affirmations have helped me build creative and overall confidence, positive habits and mindset, to make art decisions, get creating, stay true to myself, remind myself of what I really want and my ability to reach my goals. I suppose...
5 useful things to be creative, and 5 things you don’t need
There’s some things that can absolutely help with creativity, and there’s some things which you might think you need, but in reality, you really don't.
Spring Poetry Compilation (An ode to the sun)
These poems are a personal ode to Spring, and the sun, inspired by winters in England and The Netherlands.
The Lockdown diaries
Lockdown made us all act a bit... weird? Take from these poems and diary pages some entertainment, or a walk down (a strange) memory lane.
The Artist’s Way: An Honest Review (From Someone Who Didn’t Quite Know What They’d Signed Up For)
I thought The Artist’s Way would boost my creativity. I didn’t expect to launch art events, start painting again, and learn so much about myself. Keep reading.