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Even If Only for Five Minutes
Making time for creativity when it feels hard to begin

This blog post was inspired by some of the heartfelt responses I received to last week’s Creative Check-In — a new section I’ve added to my newsletter. I asked the question:

If you could have a personal guide in your art space for one day, what would you want help with?
(Hands-on techniques, emotional encouragement, or creative structure, etc.)

The replies were tende…

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In the quiet days of early January, I chose my word for the year: Expansion. At the time, it felt like an invitation, a gentle push to stretch beyond the familiar, to open myself to new possibilities. But as the weeks unfold, I’m realizing that expansion isn’t just about more—it’s also about deepening.

And if the past month has been any indication, expansion has shown up in full force.

For the last few weeks, it’s been nose to the grindstone, or n…

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Gathering Joy in the Quiet of Late Winter

The stretch of late winter can feel long, can’t it? The sparkle of the holidays has long faded, and spring still feels like a distant dream, just out of reach. Here in Northern Canada, the days are slow and cold still, wrapped in layers of snow and silence. It’s easy to sink into the weight of it, to let the gray seep in. I’ve been reminding myself that there is still joy to be found, even in this season…

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Happy International Women's Day!

I just wanted to take a moment to say—what an incredible thing it is to be a woman, to know women, to be shaped by them, and to walk through life with them. Today is a reminder of all the strength, creativity, and resilience we carry, the stories we hold, and the way we lift each other up.

I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately—how much we are shaped by the women in our lives. Mentors, friends, artists, healer…

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A Heartfelt Chat About Creativity & Healing

Some moments remind us why we create, why we keep showing up to the blank canvas even when life feels uncertain. My recent conversation with Deanna Lee for the Creative Renaissance series was one of those moments. We talked about creativity as a tool for healing, the power of storytelling in art, and the way creative practice can bring us back to ourselves.

Why Creativity is a Lifeline

We all have …

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Hi there, and welcome to this week’s Creative Delight Studio newsletter!

I’m so glad you’re joining me today. Whether you’re listening while you’re creating, going for a walk, or reading this while relaxing with a tea, I hope this brings you some creative inspiration and a bit of joy.

There’s something special about stepping into a space where creativity flows freely—a space where unfinished projects find new life, ideas bloom, and artistic energy…

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Dear Creativity,

Oh, you wild, wonderful thing. You sweep in like a fresh breeze, stirring my hands into motion. You have been my closest companion, my patient teacher, my endless muse. When the world feels heavy, you remind me that transformation is possible—that a blank page can become a story, that torn paper can be made into something beautiful, that even the messiest emotions can be layered into art.

You don’t ask for perfection. You don’t …

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Life’s Tiny Clues

Life has a way of whispering to us when we least expect it. Little signs, gentle nudges, or what I’ve come to call breadcrumbs. Sometimes they glimmer like a beacon—a too-good-to-be-true opportunity landing in our path. Other times, they’re so faint you only recognize them in hindsight, like faded footprints on a forest trail.

Lost, But Creating Anyway

When I first began my journey into mixed media art as a way to heal, I wasn’t …

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Healing Flowers: A Gentle Reminder of Growth and Renewal

January always feels like the longest month, doesn’t it? The holidays are over, the snow and cold this year seem a wee bit endless, and it can be way too easy to get stuck in the winter blues. When I’m feeling a bit low, I find myself looking for little reminders of hope (and that Spring will come)—and flowers always seem to do the trick. Even in the depths of winter, they’re such an undeni…

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Art has this incredible way of sneaking into our hearts, doesn’t it? It’s not just about making pretty things—it’s about healing, finding peace, and reconnecting with ourselves. Art gives us the tools to process emotions, calm our minds, and even spark joy when life feels heavy.

And if you’re wondering whether there’s any truth to this magic, science backs it up!

• Just 45 minutes of creative play can lower stress (bye-bye, cortisol!) and boost fee…