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Hello March! My Intentions for the month ahead

Hello March! My Intentions for the month ahead

A new month, a new lovely goal list to keep moving forward on this fabulous creative life! I'll be heading back to the UK in a few days, so many of the paintings I started here in Spain will be left for when I return in May!....Here are some of my goals and focus...

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Small Wonders for February 2024

Small Wonders for February 2024

Happy February 29th everyone! Such joy to have this extra day! So the last day of the month means a celebration of my Small Wonders. Here are mine for February: šŸŒø Publishing my new Coloring Book - Coloring Botanical Blooms, Bouquets and Mandalas (thanks to all who...

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My New Botanical Coloring Book is here! YAY!

My New Botanical Coloring Book is here! YAY!

I am SUPER EXCITED! The 150 page Botanical Blooms Coloring Book I have been working on is finally out in the world! You are the first to know! I have poured my heart into the designs inside this book AND the layout /cover which I did myself for the first time!  I...

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Hello February! My Intentions for the month ahead

Hello February! My Intentions for the month ahead

Happy February! A few days in and I am getting excited for a new painting commission coming up this month whilst I am in Spain.  As part of my Big Dreams, Small Wonders practice I shared with you in my last newsletter, I am also setting intentions for the month...

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Small Wonders for January 2024

Small Wonders for January 2024

What Small Wonders are you celebrating for January? Hi everyone, hope your January has been wonderful! I want to be more conscious in capturing the little wins that happen in this creative life! So on the last day of each month, Iā€™ll be sharing my Small Wonders. I...

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Sharing My 2024 Year Ahead Spread with you!

Sharing My 2024 Year Ahead Spread with you!

A few days ago, I pulled 13 cards from my Chakra Color Cards to help guide me with an overall theme for the year and also a color/chakra and affirmation to focus on for each month. I shuffled the cards and placed them around in a circle starting with 1 for...

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GIVEAWAY! Win 111 Arty Classes worth $5700

GIVEAWAY! Win 111 Arty Classes worth $5700

Would be interested in entering this giveaway that I am contributing an art class for? There are over 111 arty products worth $5700 from more than 90 artists!  From time to time, I get invited to participate in online retreats, summits and arty collaborations! I...

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A peek into my process during #inktoberwithlouise

A peek into my process during #inktoberwithlouise

I have been having fun with my Botanical Inktober prompts so far this month and we are halfway through already! I also posted a couple of short videos on my YouTube channel if you would like to see. More info below. There is a hint of Autumn here in Spain, but all the...

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Nature, our Medicine and Free pdf inside!

Nature, our Medicine and Free pdf inside!

Hello creative friend! ā¤ļø The seasonal shift is happening here in Spain and its so wonderful to feel the cooler air in the mornings and light cool breeze in the afternoon. This is a time for honoring the seasonal shifts and also taking some time for yourself. Time to...

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Art Inspiration: Creative Color Wheels!

Art Inspiration: Creative Color Wheels!

I think it is fair to say that we all LOVE color! I know it can feel a little daunting sometimes when you are new to using color and mixing it, so I have color mixing videos in all of my color classes, so you can feel confident with mixing colors to get started! Here...

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Art Inspiration: Motif to Mandala (free pdf inside)

Art Inspiration: Motif to Mandala (free pdf inside)

I've had lots of lovely followers message me asking questions about my books recently and a lovely flurry of book sales! (THANK YOU) And with my Draw and Paint Botanical Motifs class being on sale for only $39.99 here, I thought I would share...

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Healing with Color + #The100DayProject 2022!

Healing with Color + #The100DayProject 2022!

Hello creative friend! ā¤ļø  Happy Valentines weekend! As I write this, 100's of beautiful LOVE themed postcards are being received around the world in our global heART exchange. I can feel the love in the air! Join our community here to see the beautiful designs...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 31, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 31, 2021

Happy Sunday! I have to say its so lovely spending time thinking about all the things making me smile in my week and recording them here every Sunday! Hope youā€™ve had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 24, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 24, 2021

Happy Sunday! I have to say its so lovely spending time thinking about all the things making me smile in my week and recording them here every Sunday! Hope youā€™ve had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 17, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 17, 2021

Happy Sunday! I have to say its so lovely spending time thinking about all the things making me smile in my week and recording them here every Sunday! Hope youā€™ve had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 10, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 10, 2021

Happy Sunday! I have to say its so lovely spending time thinking about all the things making me smile in my week and recording them here every Sunday! Hope youā€™ve had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that...

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Free Arty Journal Page Download – Spring Clean Your Life

Free Arty Journal Page Download – Spring Clean Your Life

Happy New Moon today! Oh how I love this time. New Beginnings, New Wishes and a New Moon Phase to Create to! This New Moon falls in the zodiac sign of Libra and the theme is all about Love and Balance! Whether you believe in the Zodiac or not, I think we can all...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 3, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Oct. 3, 2021

Happy October! I have to say its so lovely spending time thinking about all the things making me smile in my week and recording them here every Sunday! Happy Sunday everyone! Hope youā€™ve had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Sept. 26, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Sept. 26, 2021

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you've had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that I took time to notice in my week or over the period of a month. It's a wonderful way to begin a gratitude practice if that is...

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Equinox Blessings and Watercolor Moon Mandalas!

Equinox Blessings and Watercolor Moon Mandalas!

Equinox blessings to you. As the seasons shift and we find ourselves in the waning phase of the moon, a gentle calmness is appearing in my days. I've been tuning more into the moon cycle and observing the Yin and Yang energies within myself, so I'm interested in...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Sept. 19, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile ā€“ Sept. 19, 2021

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you've had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that I took time to notice in my week or over the period of a month. It's a wonderful way to begin a gratitude practice if that is...

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A Free Online Retreat: Color, Creativity and Inspiration!

A Free Online Retreat: Color, Creativity and Inspiration!

Hi Creative Friend! Hope all is well with you.I have been invited to participate in a FREE online retreat where I get to share my love for Color, Nature and Mandalas. I would love to invite you along for FREE ACCESS for ONE WEEK! When Larissa from Creative U got in...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile – Sept. 12, 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile – Sept. 12, 2021

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you've had a lovely weekend. This practice began as a way to celebrate the small wonders (from this class) that I took time to notice in my week or over the period of a month. It's a wonderful way to begin a gratitude practice if that is...

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5 Things That Make Me Smile – Sept 5 2021

5 Things That Make Me Smile – Sept 5 2021

Quiet Contemplation on 'My' Beach. šŸ™‚ Hi Creative Friend! Happy September! Hope all is well with you.I've been taking more time for my gratitude journal on the beach these last few weeks and I remembered one of the practices I used to share on my original blog when I...

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My New Moon Mandala for New Beginnings and Create Your Own!

My New Moon Mandala for New Beginnings and Create Your Own!

Hello Creative Friend, how are you? It looks like I'll be in Costa Rica for at least another month! Hope all is well where you are in the world. We just welcomed in another New Moon on Friday and for this holiday weekend, I felt a pull to create a Mantra Mandala for...

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100 Days of Nature Inspired Creativity

100 Days of Nature Inspired Creativity

Hi everyone! I am currently in Costa Rica riding this wave we are all journeying on at the moment. I hope you are doing well and have some sparks of creativity during this time if you are confined to your home more than usual! I am sending lots of love out to you all...

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Art Postcards for Cambodian Children

Art Postcards for Cambodian Children

Help me put a smile on a child's face with your postcard art (and/or a donation) I will be visiting an education center in Siem Reap, Cambodia - January 2020 and I thought it would be a wonderful idea to visit with art and encouragement from across the miles! If you...

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{Inside} Your FREE 2020 Workbook and Planner

{Inside} Your FREE 2020 Workbook and Planner

It's here! Please find below your FREE download of the 2020 Workbook and Planner. The ebook is a tiny insight into my online program Big Dreams, Small Wonders which I am offering for 50% off! (info below) As 2019 draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that...

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Free pdf download from my Book (& Thankful sale extended)

Free pdf download from my Book (& Thankful sale extended)

Hello Creative friends! I am so pleased to be sharing a free pdf download from my bookĀ Botanical Mandalas: Draw, Paint and Create Expressive Mandala Art Inspired by NatureĀ as a special gift! (see below)During these winter months and the lead up to the holidays, I...

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A Peek Inside My Art Studio

A Peek Inside My Art Studio

Hello Creative Friend! I am in the middle of clearing and cleaning my art studio as I'll be making new videos for my upcoming classes! So I thought I would give you a little sneak peek into where I create! So, welcome to my little art sanctuary overlooking the sea! I...

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GIVEAWAY! Win a place on the upcoming Online Retreat

GIVEAWAY! Win a place on the upcoming Online Retreat

Woot woot- it's Give Away Time We are less than 2 weeks out from the {Free} Make Create Express CreativeRetreat Weekend and I'm giving away 1 place in the Make Create Express- The Creative Journey Continues year long workshop!! (early bird is currently on which is...

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Giveaway Time! One Year since my Book got Published!

Giveaway Time! One Year since my Book got Published!

Well hello everyone! I am so excited as it is one year since my book Botanical Mandalas: Draw, Paint and Create Expressive Mandala Art, Inspired by Nature.   was published! GIVEAWAY CLOSED! WINNERS Thanks everyone for entering, below are the...

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Creatively Honoring the Season

Creatively Honoring the Season

Can you feel the new season? In the northern hemisphere, autumn is well and truly on its way. Even in Spain, I can see the leaves changing and our mornings have that fresh crispness to the air that tells me that cooler days are on their way. Above: Autumn leaves...

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Join me for Inktober! Draw Botanical Motifs and Mandalas!

Join me for Inktober! Draw Botanical Motifs and Mandalas!

Starting on 1 October, I am embarking on the month long Inktober daily practice! Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober daily drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. It is a great way to improve drawing and inky...

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Your FREE Creative Learning Portal is LIVE!

Your FREE Creative Learning Portal is LIVE!

Oh my goodness, I am so happy to let you know that my Class Portal is officially Live! Woohoo! Below is a little peek into what it looks like and you can visit the Class Portal HERE to get acquainted. Read on to find out how to get access to the *NEW* FREE...

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New mini class coming and 100 days of…….

New mini class coming and 100 days of…….

New mini online class coming 7 April! April is fast approaching and I have a couple of exciting things coming up that I would love to share with you. Firstly, I decided on the book cover! YAY! Below is a peek of the whole front and back cover. It was a tough decision,...

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Facebook Live Replay and Free Creative Healers Summit

Facebook Live Replay and Free Creative Healers Summit

I also hosted my very first Facebook Live last weekend and although I felt nervous initially, I absolutely LOVED connecting with people on the call. I will be scheduling some more in mid-April when I open pre-sale, as I cannot wait to show you inside the book! The...

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šŸŒæ Book Update and Exciting things coming šŸŒæ

šŸŒæ Book Update and Exciting things coming šŸŒæ

How are you? I hope you've had a great week and have some fun planned for the weekend! I am sending over this short and sweet email today as there are lots of exciting things going on over here and I thought I would send a little update! šŸ™‚ My book project is in the...

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How to Create a Visionboard 2018

How to Create a Visionboard 2018

Hello! Every January in-between the NEW & FULL MOON, without fail, you will find me creating a visionboard for the year ahead. I would usually plan this to coincide after the new moon and before the full moon in the "Big Dreams, Small Wonders" online class...

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Hello from Bali and Finding my Creative Flow

Hello from Bali and Finding my Creative Flow

Greetings from Beautiful Bali, where I am on a 'personal retreat' to enjoy vacation time and create space to write content for my 'Botanical Mandalas' book. A perfect place to contemplate, fill my days with moments in nature and take time to simply be. šŸ™‚ I am so...

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The Universal Om {Nature Poem}

The Universal Om {Nature Poem}

  Hello from Bali, where I am writing my book and enjoying some time in nature.   Below is a little nature poem I wrote yesterday after I took the photo of the leaf above. I hope it brings a smile or reflective moment to your day.   The Universal Om...

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Art Submission Invitation: Botanical Mandalas Book

Art Submission Invitation: Botanical Mandalas Book

Who is this art submission open to? Currently, I am opening this up to students of my mandala classes, so you may have taken only 1 class or all 3 in the bundled offering. Maybe you took my original class that was a 5 week offering. I am also offering to artists...

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Registration is OPEN! Online Creative Retreat

Registration is OPEN! Online Creative Retreat

  I am so excited to have been invited to join 15 other wonderful artists to host a FREE online Creative Retreat in July. YES! This online event is free and registration is open HERE! Each day you will have access to 8 plus lessons from a range of amazing artists...

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How to Create a Visionboard 2017

How to Create a Visionboard 2017

Hello! Every January in-between the NEW & FULL MOON, without fail, you will find me creating a visionboard for the year ahead. I would usually plan this to coincide after the new moon and before the full moon in the "Big Dreams, Small Wonders" online class...

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The first twelve days and setting an intention for 2017

The first twelve days and setting an intention for 2017

In my previous blog post, I mentioned how I wanted to ease into the year, slow down and spend time focusing on gratitude. We are on day 3 of the 30 Days of Gratitude email program and already I feel a calmness in my day as I am spending the first hour working...

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A Festive Wish and free Joy to the World Coloring page

A Festive Wish and free Joy to the World Coloring page

Hello! I just wanted to pop in to wish you all a wonderful festive season, no matter where you in the world this year. I am visiting family and friends in the UK and just finished decorating the tree with my mum. (A little late this year!). My Christmas wish from me...

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2017 = Your Amazing Year! and Free Visual Planner download

2017 = Your Amazing Year! and Free Visual Planner download

If you have been following my blog and newsletters for a while, you may already know that I believe in the universe. šŸ™‚ I believe it is listening to us everyday and conspiring to deliver what our heart desires, which is a beautiful balance between what we want and...

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The Beauty of Macro {sneak peek into my new class}

The Beauty of Macro {sneak peek into my new class}

Hi everyone, this is a brand new class! And I am very excited about it. I have been exploring tiny worlds in nature through my macro lens and would love to invite you to join me in my newest class - Macro Art We will create beautiful mini pieces of art inspired by...

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Published! Indigo Colour Stories in MOYO Magazine

Published! Indigo Colour Stories in MOYO Magazine

I am so pleased to see another of my ā€œcolour storiesā€ articles featured in the beautiful MOYO Magazine. This issue is all about mystical Indigo. You can find the article {on pages 68, 69, 70 & 71 HERE} Enjoy. MOYO Magazine is free to download! Download your copy...

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Join me for the Nature Trail Sketchbook class

Join me for the Nature Trail Sketchbook class

A new season is here and I am keen to dive into a new seasonal sketchbook! I have been recording new videos for my 'Nature Trail Sketchbook' class that starts on 26 September and surrounding myself with some beautiful burgundy reds, mustard yellows and chocolate...

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100 days of painting and precious moments in nature

100 days of painting and precious moments in nature

Well hello! šŸ™‚ {When I started writing this post, I had no idea it would morph into a longer read, so if you would like to read more about what is behind my new painting series, grab a drink and thank you for sticking around reading for the next few minutesā€¦..} A few...

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10 Reasons to Keep a Sketchbook

10 Reasons to Keep a Sketchbook

Do you keep a sketchbook? If you are an artist or someone who is looking to practice your drawing skills and flex your creative muscles, keeping a sketchbook is a great way to develop and grow. Drawing in a sketchbook frequently will certainly build confidence with...

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This Sacred Land (poem from Ghost Ranch)

This Sacred Land (poem from Ghost Ranch)

I recently spent an amazing couple of weeks at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and part of the "Call of the Wild Soul retreat" Above is one one of my paintings inspired by the majestic and magical landscape and below a poem inspired by my time there. Majestic red mountains...

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Mandala Book Publishing news {and a little story}

Mandala Book Publishing news {and a little story}

  I can't quite believe it, but the Mandala book I co-authored is about to hit the book stores (3 weeks today, to be precise!) Woohoo! I have to admit, I have been thinking about writing and publishing my own Mixed Media Mandala book, since I started offering...

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How to Create a Vision Board – 2016

How to Create a Vision Board – 2016

Hello! Every January in-between the NEW & FULL MOON, without fail, you will find me creating a visionboard for the year ahead. I would usually plan this to coincide after the new moon and before the full moon in the "Big Dreams, Small Wonders" online class...

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Louise_profileHi, I'm Louise and thank you so much for visiting me here. I am a mixed media artist, who is passionate about combining the healing energy of nature and color with the meditative process of mandala making

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Botanical Mandalas Book

Botanical Mandalas Book

My Coloring Book!

My Coloring Book!