THE BLOG
Dear Wonderful, Creative You:
Welcome to Mindful Art Studio. I am Amy and I’m here to show you how to paint from your heart and soul and play with art again.
Best Gifts for Artists 2019
Each year I compile a list of my favorite art related supplies for the year. This year I’ve included supplies to help you make art on the go, empower your artistic voice, decorate your home with original art, and finally take that class with me that you’ve been dreaming about. These are the best gifts for artists in 2019.
Finding Your Creative Spark
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Today I have the pleasure of sharing a lovely podcast interview I did with Suzanne Redmond, of The Left Brain Artist. You may be familiar with this podcast already, as Suzanne has a thoughtful, easy-going style and has interviewed some of...
My Art Book Wish List 2019
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Each fall I compile a list of my favorite art books. My hope is to inspire you to keep your world brimming with creative inspiration and encouragement, as I find this is an essential part of feeding my own art practice. This year, I've...
Perfectionism is Ruining Your Art Practice
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Lately I've been thinking about the importance of finishing things, and it's relationship to perfectionsim. I don't know if this happens to you, but sometimes I look around and notice I have about 6 or 7 art pieces in process. Or I notice...
Why Creative Gatherings Matter
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I am writing to you today, just FILLED with creative joy! I've just returned from The Gathering of the Creatives in Santa Fe, NM. I want to reflect with you about why creative gatherings matter. For starters, look at the faces in this...
100 Ways to Fill Your Sketchbook
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Figuring out what to do when you sit down to create can sometimes feel overwhelming. Keeping a sketchbook is a great way to cultivate your ideas and turn them from seeds into something inspiring. I did that recently, as I set out to use...
What’s In My Travel Art Kit
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I am really passionate about making art on the go. Whether I'm camping for a week in the woods, in NYC for the weekend, or waiting in the doctor's office, a travel art kit helps me put so much more art play time in my life. People ask me...
Creating Mindful Art
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I am always fascinated by the topic of paying attention and inspiration as an artist.The more I pay attention with a curiosity, and a sense that, yes, I WILL see or experience something that inspires me, the more I do gather inspiration....
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