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Collaborating with the forest to create a painting collection – Nancy’s story

Collaborating with the forest to create a painting collection – Nancy’s story

Jun 17, 2026 | Happy Artist

twenty signs the way you’re thinking is holding you back as an artist

twenty signs the way you’re thinking is holding you back as an artist

Feb 25, 2026 | Happy Artist

What happens when you trust your intuition as an artist : Tammy Hanna’s Create a Collection story

What happens when you trust your intuition as an artist : Tammy Hanna’s Create a Collection story

Dec 3, 2025 | Art + Life

From dreaming to living the artist’s dream: Kate Gold’s Create a Collection story

From dreaming to living the artist’s dream: Kate Gold’s Create a Collection story

Sep 15, 2025 | Art + Life

The life changing magic of making your art in collections

The life changing magic of making your art in collections

Aug 22, 2025 | Art + Life

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Tara Leaver

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I'm Tara, an artist, teacher, author, mentor, and all round creative encourager living by the sea in Cornwall in the UK.

I'm the creator of the Happy Artist Studio, a peaceful artist membership providing practical, process oriented guidance to support you in building a sustainable and fulfilling happy artist life.

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