IVY NEWPORT

Studioworks

Journal
a letter from ivy

Dear creative friends,

Welcome to Issue #20 of the StudioWorks Journal! As always, I’m super grateful you are here with me and I’m excited to share this with you.

This month, I wanted to explore the importance of connection and intention in our creative practice. Both are imperative to creative growth, nourishment and inspiration! So let’s discuss…

xo,

So you may be wondering, where do I start? To that, I say, wherever feels right to you. Each month we will have a theme, a creative affirmation, a power word, a color palette, sketchbook exercises, art projects, articles, recommended reading and access to wonderful inspiration and resources. I want you to think of this as a delicious new magazine, you know the ones you occasionally splurge on, with soft, velvety pages, beautiful images and inspiring content!

Each issue will invite you to explore your creative practice in whichever way works for you. Experience each issue at your own pace. Take what resonates with you and put the rest aside for another time.

Grab a cup of something lovely and dive in.

MONTHLY THEME

Connected to it all
“Learn to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.”
– Leonardo Da Vinci

Ironically, I sit down to write this feeling a bit frozen. A tad disconnected. I think we can all relate to that feeling. It’s like slipping beneath the surface, reality becomes unfocused, blurred. Emotions held. My arms wrapped tightly around myself. Hands in fists. My creative spirit holds its breath and my heart closes in on itself. When life gets a little overwhelming, I find myself doing this. And so, I come to you emerging from those waters. I come seeking connection once again. I yearn for the taste of air. Of life. To let my heart open. To give and receive. To rejoin what is. It is in this cycle of connecting and disconnecting that many of us find ourselves today.

As artists, this cycle can even be more profound and can track our own creative ebb and flow. Realizing that being connected to our world is essential to perpetuate this flow of energy. To feel connected, not only to self, but to nature, to each other, to the universe. Da Vinci puts it perfectly when he states that once you learn to see, you realize everything is connected. Nothing exists in a vacuum. Everything is linked in one way or another and this can bring us comfort in a world that can make us feel isolated and alone.

Embracing connection can lend great fortitude and inspiration to our creative practice. To wonder and marvel at how we are connected to the earth, the trees, the sky, the water, the birds – that we are not separate but made up of the ancient elements that make up the entire universe.

“We are all connected to each other biologically, to the earth chemically and to the rest of the universe atomically.”
– Neil DeGrasse Tyson

 

You can witness connection anytime you look upon your artwork! Pick up a recent piece, observe it. Look at why you are connected to this creation, look at the colors you chose, the patterns you added, the textures, the shapes. This language of visual form has a connection to you and others. Do the leaves connect to your love of nature? Does the blue remind you of the lake outside your window? Does the girl in the image remind you of an aspect of yourself? Deep connections can be found within our works. Explore these and celebrate them.

Within connection we can also find great inspiration! Witness the connection between a certain pattern or symbol you love and how it connects to a culture or historical aspect. Look at what that symbol means within the context of the chosen culture. Now, how does that relate to you and your artwork and what you are trying to express? Artists can do this with anything! We can make abstract connections that make perfect sense to us, even if others might miss the beauty of the link. This was a driving force behind much of Da Vinci’s studies. He wanted to explore and expand upon how everything was connected from the wing of a bird to the mechanics of a man made flying machine.

Creative thinking enables this! Give an artist a flower to study and we can create a whole world within its petals. Give us an ancient story and we will weave images to accompany the words. We will illuminate characters and breathe life into the scenery. We do this by making connections between word and visual imagery.

“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while”
– Steve Jobs

Let us also discuss the importance of being connected with other creatives! Just like our beautiful community, artists have been drawn to each other for centuries. This is because we often see the world in similar ways. We often seek more than most. Hungry for magic, mystery and beauty. We simultaneously admire the grandeur of the mountain and the tiny beating wings of the hummingbird. We understand one another’s undying thirst for more. The quest for that next spark of brilliance. We also hold each other in the disappointment, the frustration, the pervasive feeling of being misunderstood, of not fitting in. Some may think we are fickle, irresponsible, unreasonable or idealistic but they often don’t see the deep current of emotion, the painful sensitivity, the weight of bearing so much beauty and pain all at once. Artists connecting with one another is powerful, electric and vital! I encourage you to reach out and connect with your fellow artists, either online or in real life – both is best! To embrace that you are connected, not only to the artists you know in your community but to all the artists that have come before you. To know that they struggled and dreamed and persevered just like you. This give us solace and hope on our creative journey.

“Connection is why we are here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
– Brené Brown
CONNECTING WITHIN

While connecting with the outer world is vital, connecting with the inner one is profoundly important. This is the source of our creativity. Our inner well. I’m sure you’ve noticed that you can only create when you get quiet and connect with the inner realms of YOU. While inspiration can be found outside of us, ultimately, it is the intoxicating nature of inspiration that must seep into our souls and stir our creative energy. It does nothing lying on the surface. Inside ourselves, I sometimes imagine a bubbling spring that is our creativity. It never dries up but can become quiet – inspiration and connection feeds it and soon the waters run wild and strong until we can no longer contain them. Then we make art! Having a deep connection with self allows us to have awareness and reverence for this process.

WRITING PROMPT:

HOW DO I CONNECT WITH MY INNER-SELF? 

Get those journals and sketchbooks out and get ready to do some self-reflection and writing. Try not to judge what comes out of these writing sessions. Don’t worry about punctuation or grammar or any of that. You can even just make lists if that suits you better.

Take a moment to get quiet. Still yourself by doing some gentle breath work. Light a candle. Now ask yourself some questions to reflect upon –

Do I connect to myself enough?
How can I connect more if needed?
If I am resisting a deep connection with myself, why?
What practices can I create to foster a deeper connection with myself?
What boundaries do I need to put in place to encourage this practice?

It’s important to acknowledge these parts of ourselves that we keep hidden away. Tucked in the corners, keeping safe. Art wants you to explore and express yourself freely, with love and compassion. It calls for ultimate vulnerability which will lead you to ultimate joy. It’s a fight worth fighting.

Connected to it all

by : Ivy Newport

CREATE CONNECTION PROMPT:
  • Take a look at your ethnic heritage, your ancestors what connections can you make to your own roots? Look for stories, traditions, symbols. How can you connect these to your artwork today?
“Love yourself completely, return to the root of the root of your soul.”
– Rumi

WORD OF THE MONTH

Connection

CONNECTION : The act or state of connecting – the action of linking one thing with another. The state of being connected.

INTENTION : What one intends to do or bring about; a determination to act in a certain way.

“Connect deeply to your heart; build your world with sacred intention.”
– Unknown

Word of the Month : Connection

by : Ivy Newport

Connecting to your Creative Dream Meditation

It is so important that we see the connection between our intentions and our experiences. To begin strengthening this within ourselves and our creative dreams try this wonderfully soothing and inspiring meditation by our community member – Elizabeth Cooper.

Elizabeth is a wonderful artist, a sensitive soul and an intuitive life coach. You can learn more about her below…

Now get comfortable, dedicate some time to connect with yourself and enjoy this mediation –

Connecting to your Creative Dream Meditation

by : ELIZABETH COOPER

YOUR CREATIVE SPACE

(with intention)

We all know how important it is to have a physical space in which to create our art. Whether it’s a corner in our kitchen or a whole room this space has to enliven our spirit, soothe our soul, radiate beauty and yes, it has to be practical too. So, whether you have a place already set up or are yearning to create one here are some of my top tips for creating a creative space with intention!

As a special treat, I’m sharing gorgeous behind the scenes photos from the studio of our amazing teacher, Renee Mueller! Renee is a master at creating beauty with sacred intention. Her space glows with love, creativity and grace. Also, if you are looking for vision board inspiration, look no further, Renee’s vision boards are masterpieces!

“Our intention creates our reality.”
― Wayne Dwyer

1. MAKE YOUR WISH LIST

We are visionaries after all…so spend some time envisioning and day dreaming about your creative space. Jot down all that you want from your creative space. How does the space need to work for you? What do you want it to feel like? If you have a current space, is it currently meeting most of your needs and desires? If not, how can you make some changes?

2. LIGHT IT UP

Natural light is important for an artist and it is ideal if your space receives some. If that isn’t possible consider getting some daylight light bulbs that can help you see color better and more accurately. In addition, I’m a big fan of sparkly fairy lights. String a few strands of these up and get some instant magic! Your inner child will thank you.

3. PRETTY AND PRACTICAL

Creative storage is key. Artists adore beauty but we also need some organization to house all our precious materials. Get creative and think of fun ways to store your mediums. Pretty covered boxes, recycling containers and other inventive solutions can look beautiful but still provide function.

4. YOU ON DISPLAY

No matter the size of your space, give yourself some room to display current or recent works you’ve made. It’s important to honor what you have created and appreciate it! Plus, you will bear witness to your growth over time!

5. QUIET MOMENTS

Now if you can set up an area dedicated to meditation and journaling this is ideal. Self work is imperative to the creative process. If your space is more limited, think about creative a quiet spot visually. This could be a single candle on a shelf that you light when you engage in your inner work. It could be a plant that you tenderly care for. Or a collection of beautiful stones or crystals or a small fountain. Some element that connects to your soul and signals peace and introspection.

6. HONOR YOUR SPACE

While we all know we tend to make a big mess when we are in the midst of creating – it is important to tidy up and regain order. Make this act sacred by playing music you love and putting all those beloved materials back where they go. If we treat our tools with love it strengthens our connection to our process. In the same vein of honoring your space, keep it clear of other items or others belongings. You may need to set a gentle but firm boundary with your family, especially if you share your space with an open room like a kitchen or dining room.

7. VISION-BOARDING

Include a vision board in your space. This could be small or large depending on your space. It could be a simple cork or magnetic board but let it be intended as a place to pin your ideas, inspiration and dreams. Fill it with anything that brings joy to your heart and sparks your creativity! This could be magazine images, color swatches, images by your favorite artists, pieces of fabric, tendrils of ribbon, photographs, quotes – anything you fancy! You can use this board to gather ideas for a project or just fill it with beauty!

Here’s a Pinterest board full of inspirational art studios. So dreamy!

“The studio is the place of creative incubation. At first, you may find nothing happens there. But, if you have a sacred place and use it, take advantage of it, something will happen.”
― Joseph Campbell

To learn more about Renee and follow her beautiful creative journey, visit her inside our Creative Tribe.
Your Creative Space (with intention)

by : Ivy Newport

Monthly Affirmation

Each month we will have a positive affirmation. I recommend you print out this affirmation and put it in your sketchbook or somewhere in your studio. Recite the affirmation out loud each time you show up to create. Saying words aloud is powerful and can begin to re-write some of our own limiting beliefs or calm our fears. Try it now…

Color Palette of the Month

As usual, I’m so inspired by our Master artist of the month – Paula Modersohn-Becker. Her palette has some range but I’m especially drawn to her use of earthy tones and soft blues. So this month, I’ll be working in sepia, raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber, cream, soft blues and greens. I find this grounded palette soothing and it emulates the energy of quiet, deep connection with self and the earth.

Color Palette – Fauvism
“I love color. It must submit to me. And I love art. I kneel before it, and it must become mine. Everything around me glows with passion.”
– Paula Modersohn-Becker

Color Palette

by : Ivy Newport

CREATIVE CONNECTION PROMPT:
  • Reach out to a fellow artist online or in your real world community and forge a connection. This could begin with simple support and encouragement.

MASTER ARTIST GUIDE

Paula Modersohn-Becker

This month I wanted to choose a woman artist who fully embraced connection. Paula Modersohn-Becker is among them. Her sensitive, stylized portraits depict a poignant connection with self. She is believed to be the first woman to paint nude self portraits. In these pieces, you can sense a yearning for connection and the human desire of being seen. Truly seen. She often is holding small flowers to her breast while her in other images her hand gingerly touches her swollen, pregnant belly.

While she did paint still lifes and landscapes, most of her work is composed of women and children. She challenged the idealized images of women that many men painted and rather showed women in more natural scenes – nursing a child, an old woman in a chair, a child in a field.

She used her paint thickly in an impasto style. Often creating very solid figures that gaze out at the viewer, almost questioning them.

When I read some of her quotes, I found my eyes wet with tears. It makes sense she was a dear friend of the poet – Rainer Maria Rilke. Unfortunately, she only lived to the age of 31 and she seemed to sense this. I believe this premonition encouraged her to connect ever deeper to herself and others. She knew how precious each day was and you can feel this tenderness in her work.

 Read this beautiful excerpt from Rilke’s poem that was dedicated to Paula shortly after her death. It makes me cry every time!

Requiem for a Friend

By Rainer Maria Rilke

Are you still there? Are you in some corner? –
You understood all of this so well
and used it so well, as you passed through
open to everything, like the dawn of a day.
Women do suffer: love means being alone,
and artists sometimes suspect in their work
that they must transform where they love.
You began both: both are in that
which now fame disfigures, and takes from you.
Oh you were far beyond any fame. You were
barely apparent: you’d withdrawn your beauty
as a man takes down a flag
on the grey morning of a working day,
and wished for nothing, except the long work –
which is unfinished: and yet is not finished.
If you are still here, if in this darkness
there is still a place where your sensitive spirit
resonates on the shallow waves
of a voice, isolated in the night,
vibrating in the high room’s current:
then hear me: help me.

Her life and her art makes me remember to cherish my life, connect to my heart and live with intention.

Alright so let’s learn a little more about

Paula Modersohn-Becker…

Paula Modersohn-Becker (8 February 1876 – 20 November 1907) was a German painter and one of the most important representatives of early expressionism. Her brief career was cut short when she died from postpartum embolism at the age of 31. She was an important member of the artistic movement of modernism at the start of the twentieth century.

Becker was born and grew up in Dresden. She was the third of seven children in her family. Her father Carl Woldemar Becker,, the son of a Russian university professor of French, was employed as an engineer with the German railway. Her mother, Mathilde was from an aristocratic family and her parents provided their children a cultured and intellectual household environment.

In 1888, the family moved from Dresden to Bremen. While visiting a maternal aunt in London, Becker received her first instruction in drawing at St John’s Wood Art School. In 1895, she was introduced to works of the artists’ colony of Worpswede. In addition to her teacher training in Bremen in 1893–1895, Becker received private instruction in painting. In 1896, she participated in a course for painting and drawing sponsored by the Union of Berlin Female Artists which offered art studies to women.

In 1898, at age 22, Becker immersed herself in the artistic community of Worpswede, where artists such as Fritz Mackensen and Heinrich Vogeler had retreated to protest against the domination of the art academy style and life in the big city. She studied under Mackensen, painting the nearby farmers, and the northern German landscape. At this time she began close friendships with the sculptor Clara Westhoff and the poet Rainer Maria Rilke.

Self-Portrait With a Bowl and Glass

Self-Portrait on my Sixth Wedding Anniversary

Until the years when Becker began the practice, women painters had not widely used nude females as subjects for their work. Becker’s work on the female nude is unconventional and expresses an ambivalence to both her subject matter and the method of its representation.
Becker was trained in the methods of realism and naturalism, along with a recognizable simplicity of form.

She was able to achieve a distinct texture to her work by scratching into the wet paint. She employed the same technique throughout her short career as a painter. She worked in tempera and oil with a limited range of pigments such as zinc white, cadmium yellow, viridian, and synthetic ultramarine.

She later abandoned those techniques to move into Fauvism. There is evidence to suggest that a number of Paula Modersohn-Becker’s self-portraits were influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Rossetti, including Self-portrait with a bowl and a glass, Self-portrait nude with amber necklace and Self-portrait on my sixth wedding anniversary.

Becker’s friend Clara Westhoff left Bremen in early 1899 to study in Paris. By December of that year, Becker followed her there, and in 1900 she studied at the Académie Colarossi in the Latin Quarter.

In 1901 Paula married Otto Modersohn and became stepmother to Otto’s two-year-old daughter, Elsbeth Modersohn, the child from his first marriage. She functioned in that capacity for two years, then relocated to Paris again in 1903. She and Modersohn lived mostly apart from that time forward until 1907, when she returned to Germany.

By 1906, Paula had reversed her previous desire to avoid having children and began an affair with a well-known Parisian “ladies’ man”. However, by early 1907 she returned to her husband, became pregnant, and in November delivered a daughter, Mathilde. Right after the pregnancy, she complained of severe leg pain, so the physician ordered bed rest.

After 18 days he told her to get up and begin moving, but apparently, a thrombus had formed in her leg, and with her mobility, broke off and then caused her death within hours. In those last moments, she held her new infant daughter and was said to whisper, “What a pity.” Right before passing.

In her seven years as an artist, she produced over 700 paintings and 1,000 drawings – remarkable, considering she had no recognition from the art world or fellow artists. Now, Modersohn-Becker is recognized in art history for helping shape the transition from the Symbolism to German Expressionism, and — belatedly– as one of the most famous female artists of the 20th century. It is said that she influenced the works of Gauguin, Cézanne, Rodin and even Picasso!

Self-Portrait Nude with Amber Necklace

“I know that I shall not live very long. But I wonder, is that sad? Is a celebration more beautiful because it lasts longer? And my life is a celebration, a short, intense celebration. My powers of perception are becoming finer… …with almost every breeze I take, I get a new sense and understanding of the linden tree, of ripened wheat, of hay… …I suck everything up into me. And if only now love would blossom for me, before I depart; and if I can paint three good pictures, then I shall go gladly, with flowers in my hair…”
― Paula Modersohn-Becker

Enjoy this short slideshow of some her work 
“How happy I would be if I could give figurative expression to the unconscious feeling that often murmurs so softly and sweetly within me.”
― Paula Modersohn-Becker

To learn more about Modersohn-Becker below…

Here’s a Pinterest board full of her work to inspire you!

Master Artist Guide

by : Ivy Newport

Sketchbook Explorations

EXPLORATION 1

Connect The Dots

Begin with a photo or drawing of yourself in the middle of the page. Then begin to connect yourself with what matters and inspires you. This could be your family, your culture, your faith, your favorite colors, your favorite aspects of nature. Connect all these back to you.  See how interconnected you are with what you love and the art you make. You can do this with images from magazines, sketches or just words. I used this exploration to visually express aspects of my ancestry and spirituality and how it connects to me and the art I make.

EXPLORATION 2

Master Study

Pick a piece by our master artist of the month and do a small study (or several). Examine the colors, forms and style of this artist. Remember it’s more about exploring how this artist worked than creating an exact replica of their work! Have fun!.

EXPLORATION 3

Connect To Self

Inspired by Paula Modersohn-Becker’s style, create a self portrait. Now, I know that makes many people cringe a bit but it’s important that an artist captures herself. It honors you and your connection to self. Do a full painting or keep it simple with some charcoal drawings.

AN ARTIST’S VOICE

Interview with Melanie Rivers

I’ve asked my dear friend and fellow artist, Melanie Rivers to share some thoughts about the importance of connection and intention within her creative practice…

How do you feel connected to the artwork you create and what aspects of your art expresses these connections?

When I create art, I find a connection to the wiser part of myself. A part that has a deeper knowing. I don’t sit down with the answers or the story ahead of time, instead I allow it to emerge through the create process. These stories are often another aspect of me. Each decision leads to another. For example, I decided to use fish skin leather for a painting I was creating for a gallery show. It fit the location of the gallery which is on our traditional territory and on the oceanfront. I wanted to represent Squamish women who have been collecting clams, launching canoes, and gathering on that shore since time immemorial.

The decision to use fish skin leather, led to colour choices that mirrored the fish skin and choices around textures for the piece to match the thickness of the leather and even the type of varnish I used to bring in the shimmer of salmon skin. This piece represents a connection to my family (I painted my sister) and my ancestry and culture. When the painting was complete, I looked at her eyes and captured her story in a short poem.

I feel deeply humbled and connected to my culture when I paint on items like drums and spindle whorls. The deer hide of the drum is so alive and painting on it is a collaboration with the spirit of the deer. Spindle whorls are small wooden discs used with long spindles used to spin wool (in older times wool from mountain goats and woolly dog. Yes, we had dogs here that had wool instead of fur!). Painting on them brings me in closer connection with my ancestors and I have transferred images of old Salish blanket designs onto the pieces.

Often my paintings connect to the vulnerability and strength of women. I find these qualities in the soulful look in the women’s eyes that I paint. It is not something I attempt to do, but something that happens each time I paint. To me, this represents a connection to my spirit that is expressed through my art.

In what ways do you connect with other creatives and how does that nourish your creative path?

My journey into painting has come through the online art community. I’ve learned from women all around the world and find the community to be supportive and kind. I’ve sought out teachers and other creatives who share the desire to paint for the medicine of it—for stillness, joy, connection, and play. I am inspired daily by artists on Instagram and Facebook and through my own creative community.

These connections nourish my creative path by motivating me to create when I feel tired, by teaching me new skills, and by having a safe space to share my art. Creating art can be vulnerable and this safe space allows me to express freely and to grow.

    What practices do you use to connect with your inner-self?

    I LOVE non-dominant hand drawing. Ivy introduced me to it. I start pretty much every painting with my non-dominant hand and sometimes the entire piece. I access a different part of myself and am able to create with less judgement. It helps me connect to the wiser part of myself and sometimes find answers I seek for life challenges.

    Another practice that helps me connect with my inner-self is poetry. The word ‘poetry’ feels a little scary, so I more think of it as capturing the story of the piece. It is another layer of creativity added with my painting. Bringing the two together is very meaningful to me.

    Often, my paintings look like me. It is not intentional. I believe this is a connection to my inner-self and an expression of me. I’ve been a shy and quiet person my whole life and words aren’t my favourite means of expression. Art-making provides a way to express ‘me’ without words.

    What intentions do you set before you go to create art?

    Each time I sit at my art desk, I set an intention. It is different on different days. Sometimes I seek to learn, to play, to express, to ground, or to relax/mediate. And always, I set the intention to be kind and self-compassionate. EVERY single time I paint I struggle with my inner art critic and I have to be gentle with myself. I remind myself it is just paint and of my intention for creating that day.

    A big part of me strives to create beautiful art and I think that is okay as long as it is balanced with my other intentions. I believe in the beauty in us all and my art is an expression of that. But sometimes, I have to throw out the notion of creating ‘beautiful’ art if all I need to do is express an emotion. Maybe I’m feeling frustrated or angry, then creating something beautiful is not the goal! I may just need to scribble and throw some paint around.
    May you find the peace and joy that art has to offer us all.

    To learn more about Melanie and follow her beautiful creative journey, you can connect with her below…

    AUGUST ART PROJECT

    Soul Connection Collage
    By Jerney Marisha

    I’m so excited to share this gorgeous lesson with our talented guest teacher – Jerney Marisha – with you! She’s a fantastic artist and teacher!

    This month she will be guiding you through the creation of a mixed media self portrait collage! Enjoy this beautiful lesson! Be gentle with yourself in this process and connect deeply with that amazing heart of yours.

    STUDIOWORKS

    Community Corner

    I’m happy to share a wonderful lesson contributed from our community member – Jennifer Russel. She’s such a wonderful artist and terrific teacher! We also have two beautiful pieces submitted from our Studioworks members, Tamara Mulkey and Jennifer Stevens. I hope you enjoy!

    Be Yourself

    BY: Jennifer Russell

    A message from Jennifer: Creating with intention is one of my favorite things to do to connect to myself, process the world, and experience around and within me. I use intention and inquiry to guide my process.

    In this lesson, we will use creativity with the intention of exploring 3 facets of our self: Our Inner Child, Inner Super-hero, and Future self. Using our inner self as inspiration we will create a garden to express them into the physical realm.

     

    A Beautiful Friendship

    BY: TAMARA MULKEY

    This beautiful piece by Tamara Mulkey that shows the precious and special connection of friendship. This piece warms my heart and brings a smile to my face.

    Two sisters

    BY: JENNIFER STEVENS

    Next we have a tender piece by Jennifer Stevens. Love the sweetness of this one.

    STUDIOWORKS

    Submission Calls

    If you’d like to be featured in an upcoming Studioworks Journal, we’d love to have you join our Creative Network! Our intention with Studioworks has always been to cultivate community involvement and collaboration. Featuring members from our creative community is such an honor and a beautiful way to share the light you all bring. Come join us!

    STUDIOWORKS PODCAST

    issue twenty

    You can also listen to this month’s issue of the Studioworks journal. I find I love listening to books, podcasts and music while I draw, paint or go on a long walk. Enjoy.

    Studioworks : issue twenty

    by : Ivy Newport

    inspiration: curated

    One of my favorite things to do is to curate inspiration. From Pinterest boards to books, resources, playlists and more – I love to share anything that might facilitate learning, expansion, and sparks of curiosity! Being an artist, we naturally crave these things so here are some of this month’s picks from me to you.

    Books for discovering your creative style

    MUSIC PLAYLIST

    I had so much fun curating this list. I hope you enjoy!!

    PINTEREST BOARDS

    INTERESTING ARTICLES & VIDEOS TO CHECK OUT

    FAVORITE SUPPLIES THIS MONTH

    CLASSES TO TRY

    These classes carry joy filled learning rooted in nature, art and happiness! I highly recommend checking them out if you haven’t already. Enjoy!