Being in the World

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On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:  It’s been a couple of weeks but I am back with a BTS. As we come to the end of spring, we are in the midst of not only a global pandemic but also the rise of the largest civil rights protest in the world in response to the killing of George Floyd. As you know, since blackouttuesday I muted my own feed while amplifying black voices in my Instagram stories. I have spent this time – and will continue to spend time – listening, learning and taking action, step by step. I’ve been sharing in my newsletter, on Instagram and now, here with you.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode

UNMUTED from Rachel Juanita aka @queenpreneur Also on YouTube @Soul Reign Art

  • The Genesis of the Unmuted Project My Gift to My Melanated Art Sisters Part 1 and My Gift to Amplify Part 2 
  • To the Melanated Art Sisters: I See You How to Amplify: Unmuted: Amplify Part 1 and Unmuted: Amplify Part 2
  • Discover the Artists: @queenpreneur’s stream is filled with post after post of the Melanated Art Sisters she is featuring.

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The Summer Studio Yearbook Is Available Now!

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“I have never considered myself the least bit creative but exploring the yearbook has changed that big time. It is truly the best thing I have ever done for myself and it brings me more joy than I could ever have dreamt of.” Ulrika Persson

What is the Studio Yearbook? It’s a powerful fill-in-the-blank seasonal journal designed to support your creative practice and awaken your creative spirit. It offers core practices for your days, your weeks, your months and the season too. It is a private place for creative exploration, discovery and growth – and as you fill it, it becomes a reflection of the artist in you!

In your Studio Yearbook, you will tune into the energy of the season…

Learn to identify and focus on what matters to you…

 

And establish a daily creative practice that includes documenting your day, gathering gratitude and celebrating with gold stars.

And there’s so much more – setting course under the New Moon, creating dreamboards under the Full Moon, a place for creative challenge and for finding sanctuary, supportive video lessons, a live Q&A with me, an encouraging community…. the list goes on!

The Studio Yearbook is a creative adventure!

Let me give you a sneak peek into the Studio Yearbook!

Three years ago, the Studio Yearbook poured out of my heart and into the world. Since then hundreds of creatives have joined me on the journey, discovering more and more each day the magic and beauty that lies within their artistic heart.

“I’m having so much fun writing, drawing, colouring, painting, gluing (is that a word?) with my Studio Yearbook! There are also days I just write, think, write, feel, write, notice, write, fight with life, write, become aware, write etc, etc. … The Studio Yearbook is such a great way to help me see, to be mindful more often, to be ME more often and to make choices that suit me, nurture me, feed me.” Esther Jansen

Folks I’m in my 9th season now with the Studio Yearbook! Jamie says “love what you love” and I love my Studio Yearbook! It’s become an integral part of my days and it’s where I get to create, capture, celebrate and process life! I am grateful to Jamie, who is my favourite creative coach and one of my favourite human beans for sharing this with us! She is awesome, the Yearbook is awesome and a bonus…the community is awesome! Come join us!!! Sundeep Grewall

I hope you’ll join me and an encouraging community of Studio Yearbookers this summer!

If you’re ready to get your Studio Yearbook now or want to find out more…

Click here to order your Print or PDF copy today!

Important Notice: Print edition is only available until Monday, May 11 at 6:00 am EST.

Three Tips for Building Your Creative Resilience

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On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.

Today:  We all face rejection, failure, discouragement and mistakes in our creative lives. How do we bounce back and keep making and sharing, especially when we’re a highly sensitive creative? Here are my top three tips for boosting your creative resilience so you can keep on creating no matter what.

Mentioned on Today’s Show: The Studio Yearbook

Day 40: Live Lounge Allstars Times Like These (BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge)

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Oh, what a way to wrap up this series! I must have listened to this Live Lounge Allstars version of Times Like These a hundred times since I first heard it. I knew it was the perfect send off to 40 Days of Beauty, Goodness and Love. I hope that you’ve enjoyed every day and that it’s helped you navigate the journey so far. We’re not through to the other side but we’re finding our way. Thank you for journeying with me!

Here are the details about the song in case you want to contribute to the cause and/or follow some of the voices you fall in love with!

The BBC has released Times Like These (BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge) as a single, with UK proceeds to be combined with any funds raised by The Big Night In.  International proceeds will go towards the WHO’s COVID-19-Solidarity Response Fund.

The artists taking part are (in alphabetical order):

  • 5 Seconds of Summer
  • AJ Tracey
  • Anne-Marie
  • Bastille
  • Biffy Clyro
  • Celeste
  • Chris Martin of Coldplay
  • Dermot Kennedy
  • Dua Lipa
  • Ellie Goulding
  • Foo Fighters
  • Grace Carter
  • Hailee Steinfeld
  • Jess Glynne
  • Mabel
  • Paloma Faith
  • Rag’n’Bone Man
  • Rita Ora
  • Royal Blood
  • Sam Fender
  • Sean Paul
  • Sigrid
  • YUNGBLUD
  • Zara Larsson

On the New Moon, I began a new blog series: 40 Days of Beauty, Goodness & Love, little moments of light to get us through a difficult time. If you get solace, peace and inspiration from this, please share with others who need the same.