Too afraid to call myself an artist

When did I decide I was an artist? I’d been ‘dabbling’ with art for a few years when a friend…

Embarrassed and horrified in the limelight

I knew there could be much more to me and my life, but I was so scared of what other people would think “Would people still like me? What if I lost all of my friends? Will they laugh at me? I don’t deserve to have a wonderful life”.

Are you a creative crone?

I was honoured to be interviewed recently by a fellow Artist and Coach, Mary Helm, for her Crone Connection series,…

Living as a limitless creative being

I remember the first time someone told me that I had chosen my life path before I was even born, I was incredulous, I thought they were nuts!
Why would I choose this life, why would I not choose to be a Queen or a Movie Star?
Why would choose to be born in the cold North of England and not the balmy South of France?

Comparisonitis is a real thing

Over the past few months I have been coaching a group of people on their journey to bringing creativity into their own business or start-up coaching practices. Though the clients were both male and female and from all corners of the globe (US, South Africa, AUS) each of them had a similar issue… They were all suffering from a case of ‘Comparisonitis’

Meditating with pencils can help you get a better sleep

One of the ways I get my clients to tune into their creative thinking, and tapping into their intuition is by the use of simple creative activities. Repetitive doodling or colouring is a very quick way to begin meditating

Taking care of yourself

Are you taking care of yourself?…

Are you the person who holds your family together? Are you the person who your friends turn to in a crisis? Are you the glue, the sticky tape and sometimes the staples trying to keep the boat afloat tossed about in a wild and unpredictable sea?

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Antonella Bargione

As part of my series of interviews with fabulous creatives from around the world who have both found their art or their calling later in life, and who are Living Life In Colour I would love to introduce you to Antonella Bargione a fellow Creatively Fit Coach.

The art of letting go

If you feel people have wronged you in the past, let you down or somehow hurt you it does not help you in any way to hold on to the hurt. Holding onto a grudge, or an upset does not really affect the person you are annoyed with, it actually only weighs you down and hurts you.

You’re never too old to meet your inner artist

As a young child I was always wanting to play and make a mess – I looked quite angelic and…

Trying to find your passion is a waste of time and energy

if you want to find your passion, purpose or mission give yourself a break and instead come and find your Tribe – I believe this is what you are truly looking for

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Karen Sachs

I love to bring you the stories of my fellow creatives. Stories of women just like you that have found…

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Tiffiny Lilley

Creatives Living Life In Colour this month Introduces you to a truly sourlful artist Tiffiny Lilley from Mesa Arizona USA – check out her story

What a brilliant way to spend my birthday ‘Painting Happiness’

I think I may have just had the best birthday ever!!! I was so honoured to spend my first…

Creatives Living Life In Colour TM – Jude Lambert

This month in my series ‘Creatives Living Life In Colour TM’ I am featuring a local artist Jude Lambert. I…

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Leni De Goeyse

This month in my regular blog spot ‘Creatives Living Life In Colour’ I am introducing you to a wonderfully fun…

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Jody Bennett March

I hope you get as much inspiration from this month’s “Creatives Living Life In Colour” interview as I did, as Jody talks about stepping into your creativity even when it scares the pants off you

Living Life In Colour TM helping to build community through art!

On Saturday 21st November, at Albany House, Albany – Living Life in Colour is helping to build community through a free group art project.

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Erna Van Dyk

This month I am introducing you to the very lovely, funny and talented Erna Van Dyk. I was so fortunate…

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Heather Shalhoub

This month in my series celebrating Creatives from around the world who are Living Life In Colour I would love…

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Kirsten Olson Malinee

This month for my blog series celebrating creatives from around the world who are Living Life In Colour I interviewed…

Index Card A day Challenge 2015

From 1st June until 31st July I will be taking part in ‘Index Card a Day 2015’. So if you would like to join me in my challenge please go to Daisy Yellow and register and in the meantime I will keep you updated here …

Creatives Living Life In Colour – Prerna Poojara

Being part of the Creatively Fit Coaching Tribe I am so lucky to have made friends with so many talented…

30 Days of Goodness from me to you …

This weekend I have been working on a new project I am calling ’30 Days of Goodness’ which is 30…

Thoughts on the Universe and never letting go of your dreams …

Have you ever felt as if going for your dreams are just too damn hard, too tiring, impossible or the…

Creatives Living Life in Colour – Christine Pensa

Whilst I was in the US recently on a painting retreat with Whitney Freya I was extremely fortunate to spend time…

Peek into the studio – 11th January 2015

Welcome to 2015! I hope you had a lovely holiday break. Over the New Year period I was lucky enough…

What were you grateful for in 2014?

I’ve heard many times that keeping a gratitude journal is a way of being present, in the moment and living…

Back to the void – intuitive art

After many months of working on this piece I’m pleased to say that this weekend it finally informed me it…

Finding your true inner self

I believe the way to exercise your creative muscles is to give them something new to work on every now…