Healing in Layers

Resilience in Art: The Quiet Strength Behind Creative Growth

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Resilience is very different than being numb. Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fall, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going.” ~ Yasmin Mogahed

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Resilience in art-making is not just about finishing a piece of art; it’s about understanding that the process itself is valuable. It’s about recognizing that the challenges we face in our creative work are opportunities for growth, both as artists and as humans.

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Finding joy in gathering… the little things.

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If you are anything like me, always on the hunt for unique materials to use in mixed media collages, you will love this blog post!

If you aren’t doing this already, I invite you to:

  • start going though those magazines you have instead of letting them pile up on your coffee table.

  • And start collecting scraps and momentos that you come across during your day.

  • Start cutting and tearing pieces of paper that appeal to you.

Just glue something to another piece of paper and see what you can create, and becom…

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Exploring the Power of Intuitive Collage with a New Mini Muse

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One with Nature ~ a new mini muse!

It’s been over a year since I created a mini muse. I don’t know why I’ve waited so long! I absolutely love the process of creating on a tiny little substrate. I’d forgotten just how fun and free the process is. I love working with the tiny scraps of paper and fabric, and how just the littlest detail can change so much. Being able to start and finish a piece of art no matter the size feels really good.

Creating intuitive collage art is such a deeply healing proces…

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"Never Been There, Never Done That" Summer Adventure List

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Hello Creative Friends,

I recently listened to a new episode, ‘5 Fun Ideas to Shake Up Your Life & Get out of a Rut’ on the Mel Robbins Podcast, and it was the most perfect timing. I had already been thinking a lot about how much I benefit from breaks in my routine. Over the weekend, I tried a new yoga class with a friend and I shared with her how wellness retreats are a much-needed reset for me. The habits I pick up at these retreats often become part of my lifestyle, and their benefits last for…

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Podcast Interview with Kellee Wynne

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Back again for another brilliant episode!

Join me for an interview with Kellee Wynne, of Color Crush Creative and Build it Remarkable. I have been working with Kellee for over a year now, and am grateful for her friendship and guidance. We had a great conversation about life and art and how they can come together in beautiful ways, if we are willing to do the work and trust our hearts.

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“Delight's willingness to reach for what her heart calls for is a true testament to the power of follo…

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Discovering Calm through Sound and Movement Art

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The calming effects of Sound and Movement are well known, why not add them to your art practice?

Combine the power of music with the freedom of movement and see what happens. You may find that you are able to create more expressive art and you will definitely have a difference art experience, if this type of creating is new to you.

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Creative Wellness

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Craving a more holistic kind of creativity?

 — the kind that weaves wellness and art into all parts of life?

Join me on the path to creative wellness where we explore unique and inspiring ways to connect more deeply with ourselves through art.

Creating mixed media art, partners perfectly with creative wellness and for those looking to create as a tool for healing, this is it! It's very tactile, it's very free, it allows for introspection all the way through the process.

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Tips for creating stunning flat lay photos of your mixed media art

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Creating stunning flat lay photos of your art can be tricky, but SO worth it!

Here are my top tips to help you achieve the best results with your mixed media art:

Photographing mixed media art flat lays can be a great way to showcase the intricate details and textures of your mixed media artwork.

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