Healing in Layers

A Memory in Nature — Soul Foraging Begins

Have you ever felt a story inside you—so deeply woven into your heart—that you hardly know where to begin? Maybe it’s a memory, a dream, or even a feeling you can’t quite name. I’ve had so many of those moments, where words felt too limited to capture what was inside.

That’s when I turned to art—and nature.

Through mixed media collage and time spent in the natural world, I have found a way to give my stories space to breathe. Every colour, texture, and laye…

Part 2: Completing Your Seasonal Intention Art Journal Page

This is where the magic truly happens as we take our foundation and transform it into a richly layered and meaningful page. In this action-packed 40-minute video, where I take you through adding paint, collage, journaling, and some extra creative touches that make this page uniquely yours.

Creating an intentional direction for the season isn’t just about art—it’s a powerful way to break free from old patterns and step into a space of self…

Welcome to Part 1 of a 2-Part Video Series: Creating a Seasonal Intention Art Journal Page

In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a meaningful art journal spread that sets your intentions for the season. Creating an art journal page is like crafting a visual meditation, a space where reflection and personal expression meet. Through layers of collage, paint, and words, you’ll capture your seasonal intentions in a way that feels both grounding and inspiring. This page becomes…

In my last blog post, “Embracing the Canvas: Size Matters for Female Artists,” we started to explore the emotions behind why we choose to create on a big and small scale. I shared my own shift from painting bold, expansive pieces to finding so much joy in smaller, intricate works that just felt right for me. We talked about how large canvases can be a freeing and cathartic experience, while smaller ones offer a sense of intimacy and comfort. There were some revelations!

This week, I want to keep …

For many artists, the size of their canvas is more than just a practical consideration; it’s a reflection of emotional and creative journeys. As female artists, we often navigate complex feelings around painting big versus small. In this post, I want to explore why we sometimes feel drawn to large canvases and why, at other times, the comfort of smaller pieces calls to us. This may even unfold into a three-part series examining the emotional landscape of our artistic choices with a gender lens.

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I am excited to share something very personal with you today: my recent interview with Natalie Jewkes for the Coffee Love Sunshine Summit. It was a conversation that touched on many themes close to my heart—art, healing, intuition, and the power of community. We talked about the layers of life we all navigate and how art can offer a path to peace, healing, and connection.

Natalie’s kindness and openness created such a beautiful space for us to explore these ideas together. If you’ve ever wondered…

There are so many things that feel chaotic in our world right now, I believe that we need a creative practice now more than ever. Art has this gentle way of guiding us back to ourselves, helping us find a quiet sanctuary to escape the noise and reconnect with ourselves in a deeper way. And it's not about making something beautiful—it's about the time spent creating and the peace and healing that happens along the way.

To create this type of space, a place where you can hear the wisdom that lives …

Discover the healing power of mixed media collage in this new YouTube video

If you’ve been feeling weighed down or stuck, and you’re looking for a creative way to release those emotions, I’ve got something special to share with you. My newest YouTube video offers a glimpse into the healing process of crafting wings from mixed media materials like paper and textiles.

It’s more than just an art project—it’s a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and letting go.

Why Wings?

Wings have always been …

There’s a quiet, unspoken magic to nature that runs so much deeper than its surface beauty, something I’ve always felt connected to. I continue to discovered how deeply nourishing it can be when I blend nature's magic with my creative practice, especially as I navigate the ebbs and flows of grief and loss. My mixed media collage practice has become my way to explore those tender layers of grief—piece by piece, layer by layer—just as I’ve learned to uncover the hidden magic of the woods.

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I am very happy to share with you—my newest video, Simple Steps to Create a Mixed Media Self-Portrait! There’s something truly magical about creating a self-portrait, especially when you let go of the need for perfection and just play with paper, textures, and memories. In this short video, I take you along as I craft a little portrait using a childhood photo, some exciting new materials I’ve been experimenting with, and of course, my favourite mixed media techniques.

If you’ve ever wanted to try…