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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! To celebrate, I am hosting a little GIVEAWAY! You can enter to WIN in THREE...

{free audio} + Creating a Vision of You to Attract your Dream Life

Hello creative friends! How is your 2019 so far? I hope you are having a wonderful January! I know that many of you are taking the Mantra Mandalas AND Big Dreams, Small Wonders classes, so thank you! Both of these classes are such a wonderful way to begin a new year...

My new book is here! Coloring Botanical Mandalas is available to purchase on Amazon!

I am so excited to let you know that my new book - 'Coloring Botanical Mandalas' is out in the world available to purchase on Amazon just in time for Christmas! A perfect gift for yourself to invite calm into your December or give as a stocking filler this...

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...

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...

10 Tips + Video from the 100 Days Project {100 Days of Botanical Motifs}

Hi everyone! Wow another 100 Day project is completed! What a difference this time makes...... You can check them out on Instagram here 100 Days is a commitment, let me tell ya! But what is so great about it, is it gets you into a daily practice of creating everyday,...

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...

Survey Results: Which Art materials would you like to learn more about?

In preparation for my brand new Botanical Mandalas Masterclass program, I sent a survey out to my lovely newsletter subscribers/social media followers to gauge if the materials I was planning to include were ones that everyone was longing to create with! I was SO...

Which Art Materials Would You Love To Learn More About? (Survey & $10 coupon Inside)

Happy July! I hope all is wonderful with you and you had a great weekend! I am putting together the finishing touches for the Botanical Mandalas Masterclass curriculum and would love to check in to make sure that I am covering all the exciting materials and...

It’s here! New mini class for creating a Botanical Mandala!

I am so excited to release a new mini class on creating a botanical mandala! I wanted to create this 'Getting Started' class as a little taster if you are brand new to mandalas and also as inspiration if you are already a mandala artist and interested in incorporating...

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,...

Nature Connection and the Creative Healers Summit starts next week!

Happy first day of a new season wherever you are in the world. When we spend time in nature, our connection to mother earth deepens, it heals us. Our body hums a sweet harmony, our breath slows down and our heart beats in time with the song of the earth. We feel...

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...

🌿 Book Update and Exciting things coming 🌿

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! 🙂 My book project is in the...

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...

My Word of the Year 2018: Grounding + Free Download for you!

Every year, side by side with many of my creative kindreds around the globe, I choose a word to live by for the year ahead. A word to help me focus on what I want to attract into my life, the feelings, people, places and experiences. It always takes me a few weeks...

Registration is OPEN for Life Book 2018 {+ giveaway winners announced}

Life Book 2018 is now open for registration I'm so excited to be part of this amazing year long 'Art and Wellness' program. I can't wait to share my lessons with you! Lets get right into the WINNERS of the GIVEAWAY! I had over 130 entries so I wrote...

Giveaway and Blog Hop! I’m teaching in Life Book 2018 woohoo!

I am SO EXCITED TO be one of the 34 incredible artists, crafters and healers who are all gearing up to share their art, crafting and personal growth techniques with YOU in Life Book 2018! I am equally excited to be offering a giveaway to win a...

Published! My Studio Featured in ‘Your Creative Work Space’ by Desha Peacock

So wonderful to have this beautiful book in my hands! The very talented LifeSTYLE Design Coach Desha Peacock from 'Sweet Spot Style' has written and curated Your Creative Work Space, which features a blend of creative work spaces from the traditional home...

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. 🙂 I am so...

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...

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...

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...

Free Online Creative Retreat coming! Plus join the Global Art Swap

Hope your May has been wonderful so far. I am heading to Barcelona this weekend to soak up lots of inspiration and have some fun! {and some much needed time away from the computer!) I just wanted to let you know about a couple of fun things happening soon! Both...

The Book Project I have been longing to work on: Botanical Mandalas

Oh my! I cannot begin to tell you how excited (and a little nervous!) I am to share the information of a new book project I am working on!

Published! Two color articles in Amy Butler Design’s Blossom Magazine

Amy Butler's Blossom Magazine is such a beauty to view. The full page color rich photos, wonderful stories and beautiful designs inside are pure eye candy! I get so excited when Amy launches a new issue as the photos, articles and images inside are so beautiful...

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...

Full Moon Mandala Dreamboard for the Full Wolf Moon January 2017

Tonight is the full moon {100% full at 06:35am EST Thursday 12th to be exact!} and I am diving back into a practice I used to take part in when I starting out on this creative journey back in 2009! What is Full Moon Mandala Dreamboard? Between every New...

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...

These Quiet Moments and 30 Days of Gratitude

Hello dear friend. I hope you had a wonderful festive holiday and ready to embrace 2017. I arrived back in Spain after spending a lovely time in the UK with family and friends and have been soaking back into my morning ritual of going down to the beach at...

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...

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. 🙂 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...

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...

Published! Indigo Colour Stories in MOYO Magazine

I am so pleased to see another of my “colour stories” 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...

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...

Pink Peony Painting {Painting Process} #100daysofpainting

Today, I wanted to share my painting process for this lively pink peony painting I finally finished this week. This painting challenged me in so many ways!

100 days of painting and precious moments in nature

Well hello! 🙂 {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 minutes…..} A few...

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...

Magnolia Sketchbook page #sketchbooksunday {video}

There is something so wonderful about drawing in a sketchbook. I use my sketchbooks as a way to release a little creative energy without the pressure of creating a ‘perfect’ painting!

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...

Giveaway! Mandala for the Inspired Artist: Working with paint, paper, and texture to create expressive mandala art

Hi everyone, SO EXCITED that the mandala book is now available in bookshops and online YAY! You can read more about the book and get a peek inside here So lets celebrate by doing some giveaways! I have 2 sets of giveaways to offer you all. One on Goodreads and one...

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...

Published! How to draw a mandala article in Spirit & Destiny – Britain’s best selling spiritual lifestyle magazine

When the features editor of Spirit & Destiny Magazine wrote to me in September 2015 to invite me to write an article on how to draw mandalas, I jumped at the chance to be in Britain's best selling spiritual lifestyle magazine! When I am back in the UK, I always...

Painted Layered Backgrounds and Mandalas! – a behind the scenes peek into the Mandala III class

My newest, all improved Mixed Media Mandala class is going live

Week 5: Shells – Wrap up {52 Weeks of Nature Inspired Art}

Week 5 of 52 Weeks of Nature Art was all about shells!

Week 4: Seed Pods – Wrap up {52 Weeks of Nature Inspired Art}

Week 4 of 52 Weeks of Nature Art was all about seed pods!

A peek inside the new Mandala II: Paint, Sculpt, Collage Mandala Art class

My newest Mandala class is live and I have been having so much fun recording videos and setting up the classroom. 'Mandala II: Paint, Sculpt, Collage Mandala Art' is all about taking our mandala drawings and designs one step further, mixing up the mediums and seeing...

Week 3: Succulents – Wrap up {52 Weeks of Nature Inspired Art}

Week 3 of 52 Weeks of Nature Art was all about Succulents!

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...

Week 2: Wood – Wrap up {52 Weeks of Nature Inspired Art}

Week 2 of 52 Weeks of Nature Art was all about wood!

Week 1: Leaves – Wrap up {52 Weeks of Nature Inspired Art}

Week 1 of 52 Weeks of Nature Art was all about leaves

Oh My! A Year of Nature Art – an invitation to join me

Well! I am soooo excited about a new year long project I am embarking on, and I must admit a little apprehensive at the same time. After completing the 100 days of Mandala project in 2015, I reflected on some of the 10 lessons learnt and have been itching to dive deep...

2015: A year in review {photos & Small Wonders} + a free pdf download

So happy to be taking this time to review another year and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to 2015 and to YOU....for reading my blog, following me on Facebook/Instagram or subscribing to my newsletter. Your comments and support mean so much....

Festive Wish to you {A poem}

A little festive poem for you

Free Mandala Coloring pages – Mandala #5

Welcome to the final page in the series of 5 coloring mandala pages

Global Art Swap Showcase (Nov swap)

I am so pleased to showcase just some of the gorgeous postcard art that was sent around the world.

Free Mandala Coloring pages – Mandala #4

Hello and welcome to #4 in the series of 5 coloring mandala pages. If you are already signed up here, please check your email as our first mandala coloring page has been sent out! If would like to download the free coloring page that accompanies this post and video,...

Free Mandala Coloring pages – Mandala #3

Hello and welcome to #3 mandala and video in the series of 5 coloring mandala pages.

Free Mandala Coloring pages – Mandala #2

Hello and welcome to #2 mandala and video in the series of 5 coloring mandala pages.

Free Mandala Coloring pages – Mandala #1

Hello and welcome to #1 mandala and video in the series of 5 coloring mandala pages.

Free Mandala Coloring pages – Coloring introduction

Hello and welcome to the first video in the free mandala coloring pages series. Today, we are getting started with a short video on coloring where I show you just a few different techniques so you can get started with coloring your mandalas.

Free Festive Mandala Coloring pages {+color inspiration + videos)

Would you like to join me for some festive coloring? Starting on Monday 23rd November, for 5 weeks, I'll be sending out a festive mandala design to print off with a color palette to guide you. There will also be videos of me drawing and coloring to show you some of my...

Mandala Class Student Interview: Ineke Jansma

I am so pleased to share a little showcase with Ineke Jansma from the Netherlands who joined one of my Mixed Media Mandala classes. What kind of mandalas have you explored before? Not so much. I like mandala’s and have a lot of mandala-books. Sometimes I have tried to...

Mandala Class Student Interview: Rosalina Bojadschijew

Today, I am so pleased to share a little showcase with Rosalina Bojadschijew who joined one of my Mixed Media Mandala classes. *** What kind of mandalas have you explored before? Before the mandala class I did not know too much about mandalas. I think I may have...

Join the Global Art Swap: Send and Receive art from the heart from around the world

Next heART Swap: NOVEMBER 2015 Your heART really does make a difference and receiving a gorgeous postcard through the mail makes even more of a difference to each and every person in our creative community who join the swap. heART exchange is a global art swap to...

Mandala Class Student Interview: Karla Henderson

Today, I am so pleased to share a little showcase with Karla Henderson who joined one of my Mixed Media Mandala classes. What kind of mandalas have you explored before? Louise’s course on mandalas was my introduction to making that form of art. I had always only...

Mandala Class Student Interview: Christine Pateros

Today, I am so pleased to share a little showcase with Christine Pateros who joined one of my Mixed Media Mandala classes. *** What kind of mandalas have you explored before? Tibetan in sand, despacho ceremonies from Andean culture for healing with plants. Study of...

Mandala Class Student Interview: Lydia Eloff

Today, I am so pleased to share a little showcase with Lydia Eloff who joined one of my Mixed Media Mandala classes this year. What kind of mandalas have you explored before? I was mostly drawing mandalas with ink and coloring them with colored pencils. What is it you...

Mandala Class Student Showcase March 2015 Class part 5 {Final paintings}

Hi everyone, here is part 5 of the lovely showcase of work. Just a small selection that came out of the Mixed Media Mandala class I taught earlier in the year. If you missed the other parts, here they are: part 1 {sketching}, part 2 {paint play}, part 3 {more paint...

Mandala Class Student Showcase March 2015 Class part 4 {Collage & Nature}

Hi everyone, here is part 4 of the lovely showcase of work. Just a small beautiful selection that came out of the Mixed Media Mandala class I taught earlier this year. This mandala class journey is a lovely progression from mandala doodles and loosening up to...

Mandala Class Student Showcase March 2015 Class part 3 {more Paint Play}

Hi everyone, here is part 3 of the lovely showcase of work. Just a small selection that came out of the Mixed Media Mandala class I taught earlier in the year. This journey is a beautiful progression from mandala doodles and loosening up to exploring paint,...

Mandala Class Student Showcase March 2015 Class part 2 {Paint Play}

Hi everyone, here is part 2 of the lovely showcase of work. Just a small selection that came out of the Mixed Media Mandala class I taught earlier in the year. This journey is a beautiful progression from mandala doodles and loosening up to exploring paint,...

Mandala Art Class Student Showcase March 2015 Class part 1 {mandala doodles}

Here are some of the mandala doodles and drawings from week 1. Each student used their sketchbooks to explore the mandala form from many aspects in this week from structured to intuitive mandalas, doodles, sacred geometry, macro and lots more.

10 lessons from the 100 days of mandalas project

When I embarked on the 100 Days of Mandalas, I had no idea of the journey ahead. We were in the final week of my online class "Mixed Media Mandalas" and one of my lovely participants Rosalina Bojadschijew decided she wanted to continue her mandala journey and do 100...

Published! Harmony in your Home Color Story in MOYO Magazine

I am so pleased to see another of my “colour stories” articles featured in the beautiful MOYO Magazine. This issue is all about using colour to create harmony in your home. {pages 79-82 here} More about the great articles inside below. Enjoy. It’s free to download!...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 91-100

YAY! I did it! 100 Mixed Media Mandalas. If you are just finding these posts, information and a gallery of all of the 100 mandalas can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 91-100 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 81-90

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 81-90 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 71-80

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 71-80 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 61-70

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 61-70 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 51-60

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 51-60 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 40-50

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 40-50 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 30-39

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 30-39 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil...

100 Days of Mandalas – Days 20-29

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Days 20-29 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and...

100 Days of Mandalas – Day 19

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100 Days of mandalas – Day 7

Hi everyone, welcome to my series on creating Mixed Media Mandalas over a 100 days. If you are just finding these posts, information can be found over here - 100 days of Mandalas. 🙂 Day 7 of 100 days of mandalas Materials: Basic compass, pencil and eraser 150-300...

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