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Making Stained Glass Art for the first time | (You've gotta try it!)
Can a newbie make a stained glass artwork? Absolutely! Here's how I got on when I tried it for the first time at a glass workshop.
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Tidy Vs Messy - What's your Creative Superpower?
I’ve discovered that you don’t need chaos to be creative. It’s ok to be a Tidy Artist - it’s actually its own kind of superpower!
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The Daily Doodling Dilemma: Should You Really Make Art Every Day?
I am not an artist who creates every day. It sounds lovely but I just don’t have the capacity. Does this make me less of an artist?
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Where has my creativity gone? | How to be creative when you're not feeling it
What is easy to forget is that creative lulls are normal. They are part of the creative cycle and are totally OK.
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Three Easy Ballpoint-Pen Sketchbook-Filler Doodles
Ballpoint pens are one of the most affordable and easy-to-find art supplies you can get! Here are a few doodle-ideas to have some fun with…
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Three Easy Sketchbook Filler Doodles using Markers
Get your creative juices flowing and tackle the blank page with these easy sketchbook filler doodles...
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Want to learn something new? Try these Wood Crafts!
Need a new woody craft to try? Here are three fun ones!
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5 Printmaking Techniques To Try at Home | Printmaking without a Press
Do you have an interest in having a go at printmaking at home, but are perhaps trying to figure out which technique to try?...
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Being creative when creativity feels far away...
Although I believe that our creativity never leaves us, I do know that sometimes it can feel harder to tap into...
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Problem Solving Power | The Perks of Creative Variety
In terms of creativity, I think giving yourself permission to love a lot of things is a gift...
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How to use Worbla (Heat Activated Plastic) - Beginner’s Guide
Worbla is a very clever material which can be used for all sorts of projects. It is a heat-activated plastic which can be moulded...
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Explore Nature Through Art | 5 Skillshare Classes to Refresh & Revive
If you love when your creativity is inspired by nature, and want to perhaps try something new, check out these Skillshare classes...
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Own Your Adventure | Share Your Work For YOU
So, why are we scared to hold up our art to the world? We all have our reasons, and many of them stem back to avoiding feeling judged...
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How to Print a Collagraph plate | Printmaking at Home
So you’ve made your collagraph plate. Hurrah! Now you get to print from it. Here’s how to get started…
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Why I May Never Find My (Art) Style
There is no end point. At least, I really hope there isn’t.
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Creativity Prompts to kick-start your flow
If you are feeling in a bit of a rut, not knowing what to draw, sing, write or make, here's a few things you can try...
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Finding the Joy and blogging about it
I recently completed a Foundation Art Diploma and learned a few things on the way. The main ones?... 1. That I am not one thing, but a...
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