Did you know that you can watch me paint live on Discord? Come join me!

During the lockdown, I felt almost normal. I could go grocery shopping or to the mall without having a reaction. People were social distancing… That is not the case anymore. 

In a time when our planet, and where I live, is quite literally on fire, we need intentional stewardship more than ever. And the government has oppressed those who know our land and its creatures the most intimately.

I get impatient with my body because it’s not healing fast enough for me. Which is kind of funny when you think about it, because no one can force themselves to heal any faster.

I believe that anything requiring fine motor coordination or a specific skill set can be considered a practice.

I’ve decided that instead of overcoming my imposter syndrome, I’m much more interested in working with my inner imposter.

I know that I’m not alone when I express that rest is not something I’ve typically been good at. And that’s okay! What’s not okay is forcing our bodies to power through when we need to take a break.

I’ve put countless hours of my time and energy into a few areas that really light me up. Focusing on informal studies that speak to my heart allows me to develop new skills while boosting my confidence in my talents.

The end of a painting, story, chapter, life… What happens at the end when it’s all said and done? When all of the art has been made?

As a self-directed learner, I’ve had to utilize a lot of different tools online in order to grow. Here’s a list of my favourite resources for anyone who wants to learn what I know.

We all know the trope of the introverted artist. The one who’s expected to enjoy being alone in their studio with the door locked.. That’s not always the case!

I often feel like people are still under this illusion that everybody has freedom of choice, but that notion is a farce. Sometimes we don’t have much of a choice at all.

The lack of texture in the art that I was exposed to made me think it was undesirable.. But now I know that’s not the case. My paintings can have texture, and it makes them better.

Creation is not easy. And once I discovered that my art was highly affected by music, I’ve been using it as an intentional tool ever since.

I’ve noticed a lot of peace within my journal lately. And I think this practice doesn’t only teach us to love ourselves, but to love being ourselves.

Without water, we don’t survive. It’s life, it’s everything. Avoiding water pollution should be at the top of our list of priorities when it comes to taking care of the environment and ourselves. We all have a part to play.

Throughout my life, I have not been very kind to my body.. Honestly, I ignored its needs for a lot of years. I’ve recently begun to prioritize self-care. This is my journey.

With concerns of how my paint I use can impact the environment, outside has been a place that I just couldn’t get to. Now that I’ve discovered pastels, it’s looking more like an option to work outside.

I used to think that Life Coaches weren’t really for me. But one helped me learn how to get curious, and now I’m able to self-coach.

Fellowship is important. People need to know that they belong somewhere. You aren’t alone, and I’m not either.