by minette | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog
There was a study done a few years ago that showed that 45 minutes of art-making and creative play significantly reduced cortisol levels in 75% of the study participants. Not only that, but they also said, “they found the art-making session to be relaxing, enjoyable,...
by minette | Nov 3, 2018 | Blog
Warning, I am going to rant for a minute. Been feeling this rant coming on for a while and then I got a hit over the head just now and I can’t keep quiet. To all the well-meaning parents, teachers and mentors out there who keep telling their kids, students or...
by minette | Oct 19, 2018 | Blog
If you’re like most creatives, your head may be bursting with brilliant monetization and business ideas. You write some of them down; some you miss writing down and they disappear into oblivion; and some you make a start on, but never get around to completing. How do...
by minette | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog
I am celebrating finally completing this large wolf painting. I am have always been fascinated with the spiritual symbolism of animals and pay attention to when they show up in my life to guide me or remind me to pause and take notice. Wolf symbolism is powerful...
by minette | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog
I am still having fun with Inktober 2018 and am drawing something every day. It’s only day 9, we will see if I can keep it. I haven’t lost interest yet, which is what usually happens with me and challenges like this one. I get busy, distracted or bored. As...
by minette | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog
Do you need to give yourself permission to play? I did. And it hasn’t been so easy. As I continue my personal journey into claiming the title “Artist” I realize that I feel resistance to the label or identification of artist as my job title. I...
