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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 2023

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I love creating a yearly list of gifts for artists. I love getting...

Mindful Art Studio Best Books 2023

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Each year I compile a list of books that have been important to me...

5 Beginner Watercolor Techniques

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Over the last year I've been playing with 5 beginner watercolor...
Our Longing For Retreat

Our Longing For Retreat

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: It's been two years since I've been able to return to one of my most beloved places on earth - to Squam Lake for an art retreat. When I arrived, the lake was a sight for sore eyes, and I felt myself sink into its familiar embrace. Squam...

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Finding a Sense of Wonder in Your Art

Finding a Sense of Wonder in Your Art

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I've been hosting Slow Drawing Parties since the beginning of the pandemic, and so many folks have told me how important the practice is to their lives. But when folks first start, especially if they are new to art, it can be hard to...

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The Best Gifts for Artists 2021

The Best Gifts for Artists 2021

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: This year, in the spirit of reducing the amount of stuff that might end up in our oceans or landfills, I'm suggesting some less tangible, but highly valuable gifts. Some of them are completely free, and others are an investment. Each of...

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