What are the things you need to be an artist? And - much more importantly - what are the things ✨YOU✨ need to be an artist? Today I'm sharing a non exhaustive list of things I've found to be essential on the artist path - and they might not all be what you'd think....

So let me ask you the question of the day - do you feel confident calling yourself an artist? If not, you'd probably be shocked to discover how not alone you are in that. After a very unofficial - but very telling - bit of research on Instagram, I discovered that so....

As artists and humans, we all know the importance of filling the creative well in order to stay engaged with our work and sustain our practice. We've all heard the metaphors - put your oxygen mask on first, you can't pour from an empty cup, etc. In fact maybe we've...

At this time of year, I like to gather together some of my favourite and most recommended ideas for presents for artists - whether that means the artists you know and love, or the artist you are! {Or both!} So here are some of the discoveries I made this year, some...

I talk about being a 'happy artist' a lot. It's in the name of my membership for artists, the Happy Artist Studio. So what do I really mean when I say that? It looks different for everyone, but I've noticed over the years that while we each have a completely unique...

I talk a lot about the Happy Artist Studio. I mean, of course I do, it's a big part of my work! And I love it and think it's brilliant, but then I'm pretty biased. 😉 But sometimes, especially if you're considering joining us, it's good to hear from someone who's...

This post is all about the 'I am an Artist' challenge. Although the live session has now passed, you can still take the challenge in your own time. Click here to do that.  ~~~~ Back in 2013, I had a conversation that, little did I know at the time, was going to change...