As an artist have you ever considered the healing power of colour? In my free course you can discover a different perspective on using colour and how it can effect your artist voice

My new course begins for free on the basic tips and techniques of watercolour. At the moment I am creating a short free watercolour introduction just to get you started. Basic ways watercolours behave and different ways to apply to create your style painting. All my beginners courses are free. To find my courses see the link

🌱 1. Creativity is part of being human You could explore the idea that creativity isn't something reserved for “artists.” Humans have always created—cave paintings, music, stories, clothing, buildings, tools, gardens, recipes. Key thought: Creativity isn't a special talent given to a lucky few. It is part of our natural human instinct to explore, imagine and make something new. That would fit beautifully with encouraging beginners who think, “I'm just not creative.” 🎨 2. We don't just copy the world — we interpret it This is particularly relevant to painting. A camera records what is there. An artist decides what matters. Two people can stand in front of exactly the same tree, yet create completely different paintings because each sees something different—light, mood, memories, colour, movement or emotion. I could ask my students: - What do you notice first? - What does this scene make you feel? - What would you exaggerate? - What would you leave out? - If this scene had a personality, what would it be? That helps them understand that art isn't about reproducing reality perfectly; it's about communicating your experience of it. 💡 3. The imagination is a powerful tool Humans can imagine something that doesn't yet exist and then bring it into reality. A painting begins as an almost invisible idea in someone's mind. So does a house, a garden, a business, a book, a sculpture or an invention. You could make the connection: Imagine → explore → experiment → create → refine → share That's an incredible human ability. 🧠 4. Creativity teaches us how to think Art isn't just about making something pretty. It involves constant little decisions. "What happens if I put this colour here?" "What if I make the tree bigger?" "That doesn't work—I'll try something else." In that sense, creating teaches problem solving, curiosity, observation and resilience. And importantly, mistakes become information rather than failure. . 🌈 5. There is no single “right” way to create You could talk about how creativity flourishes when we stop worrying about getting everything “right.”

Sharing my passion for art with tips and guidance with your art journey. This is a place where I will offer workshops, art parties and get started art course in progress. I There will be doing colour therapy Healing through art Meditive art Creative sharing parties Live workshop Art technique courses Thanks for joining me and let’s chat Amanda

There is an art to nature that cannot be rushed, manufactured or replicated. It asks nothing of us except that we slow down long enough to notice. When I walk through the woods or sit quietly beneath a tree, I am reminded that we are not separate from nature—we are nature. The same elements that formed the stars, the forests and the oceans are the very building blocks of our own bodies. We belong to this extraordinary living world, yet so often we live as though we are standing outside of it. Nature has spent billions of years refining itself. Every ecosystem, from the smallest patch of moss to the vast forests, exists in a delicate balance of cooperation, adaptation and renewal. Nothing is wasted. Everything has a purpose. There is a quiet intelligence woven into life that we are only beginning to understand. One of the most fascinating discoveries is the underground mycelium network—the fine threads of fungi that connect plants and trees beneath our feet. Scientists have found that these networks allow plants to exchange nutrients and chemical signals, helping forests respond to changing conditions. To me, it is a beautiful reminder that life thrives through connection rather than competition alone. Nature is constantly communicating. For thousands of years, people have also looked to the natural world for guidance in healing. Traditional herbal practices often observed that certain plants seemed to reflect the parts of the body they supported. Walnuts resemble the human brain, lungwort has leaves reminiscent of lung tissue, and countless other plants have been treasured for generations because of their medicinal qualities. Whether viewed through traditional wisdom, careful observation or modern science, plants continue to reveal remarkable ways they can support our wellbeing. Nature also teaches us rhythm. The seasons remind us that there is a time to grow, a time to bloom, a time to harvest and a time to rest. Many people feel deeply connected to the cycles of the moon, and throughout history cultures around the world have associated lunar rhythms with the tides, agriculture and aspects of human life, including women's cycles. Whether these connections are experienced personally, spiritually or simply appreciated as part of nature's symbolism, they invite us to live with greater awareness of life's natural ebb and flow.