Healing in Layers
Soulful Stories: A Journey to Healing Through Creativity
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Every story starts with an uncertain, messy first chapter.
Think back to a time when you stood at the edge of something new—unsure, maybe even hesitant. That’s where every journey begins, and Soulful Stories is no different. In this workshop, we embrace those messy beginnings because they hold the spark of possibility. Paint, paper, and hope are all you need to start turning the page.
This is your first layer.
Paint splashes onto a blank canvas, pa…
Shedding and Soaring: What Love Taught Me in 2024
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Prefer to listen instead of read? Click the link below to hear an audio version of this post, where I reflect on the lessons of 2024 and the word guiding me into 2025. Whether you’re relaxing with a cup of tea or multitasking, I hope you enjoy this new way to connect! 💬✨
As the final moments of 2024 drifted into the past, I found myself standing in a circle of incredible women at a New Year’s event hosted by one of my favorite yoga in…
love is the word
At the beginning of 2024 I chose a word for the year. LOVE
The kind of love I am talking about is
…a love felt in an intimate community, in the compassion we feel for others, and the healing that love can bring about. Love of self, love of others, and love that nature offers to everyone that is paying attention.
I share the whole process of creating a piece of art to honour 'love' and all the meanings it carries for me, in a video on my YouTube channel!
My 'Love Art' has a magical tree…
A Walk Through Your Story – Moving with Meaning
Welcome to Week 4 of our creative journey! Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored comforting memories, mapped the landscapes of our inner world, and let nature guide us in releasing emotions. If you’re just joining us, no worries—you can start at the beginning of the blog series with Week 1: A Memory in Nature , or jump right in with this week’s prompt.
This week, we’re turning to movement as a way to unlock the stories we carry within us.
There’s something powerful about walking—it’s rhythmic, g…
Whispering Leaves – Releasing What We Hold Inside
Hi Soul Foragers,
Welcome to Week 3 of our creative journey. Last week, we mapped the landscapes of our inner world, finding sanctuaries amidst the chaos and beauty of our personal stories. This week, we step into the quiet wisdom of nature, letting the simple elegance of fallen leaves teach us about release and renewal.
Listening to Nature’s Whispers
Leaves have a way of teaching us profound truths—letting go when the time is right, embracing change, and transforming into nourishment for new growt…
Finding Sanctuary: Mapping the Chaos of Your Inner World
Week 2: Mapping Your Inner Landscape
Hi Soul Foragers,
Welcome to Week 2 of our 8-week creative journey, where we’re exploring the layers of our personal stories through art, reflection, and connection with nature. Last week, we grounded ourselves in a memory from nature. This week, we’re turning inward to map the landscapes of our inner world—the places where emotions, memories, and dreams live, waiting to be explored.
Each week builds on the last, so if you haven’t had a chance to check out Week …
The Soul Forager’s Guide to Creative Healing
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…
Creating Seasonal Intentions | Art Journal Page | Step-by-Step Guide | PART 2
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…
Creating Seasonal Intentions | Art Journal Page | Step-by-Step Guide | PART 1
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…
Art Without Limits: Empowering Women to Paint Large
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 …