Today: I’m back from my trip to Berkeley and glad to be slipping back into daily routines. Plus I answer the question, “What do you mean when you say, ‘Your life is your studio?'”
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I believe in you.
When was the last time you heard those words?
It’s vulnerable for me to say them to you. Maybe you’ll think I’m being disingenuous. But the truth is I mean it.
Here’s the thing: I have never met a person who was unworthy of believing in.
I’m not saying that you need me or anyone else to believe in you in order to fulfill your destiny. You have the capability of growing no matter what.
What I am saying is that each of us grows a little stronger, a little braver, a little shinier when the light of belief shines on us, when we know that somewhere out in the world there is someone who sees the good in us, who is cheering us on.
So, dear reader, I believe in you.
And I encourage you to tell someone out there that you believe in them too. It will make a difference. I promise.
Though Scout sometimes keeps Justin and I company when we’re watching a movie, the kittens rarely get up on the couch.
So, of course, when I saw this configuration, I immediately grabbed my camera. (See how Escher has that, “Really? Another picture?” look?)
Suddenly a cat-enticing scent came through the window.
Judging by the bliss on Escher’s face it must have been the cat version of “fresh baked bread.”
He and Shibumi had to investigate.
Scout thought this was a good opportunity for a solo shot.
When nothing materialized at the window, Escher disappeared and Shibumi was disappointed.
Scout, however, seemed quite content to have the whole couch to himself.
The first time we found them on the couch.
Maybe we gave the wrong cat the name Scout! ;)
Today: I’m excited to get back to journal club and journal practice and I wanted to talk to you about ads. Plus, more cats have arrived!
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What can help you return to your art after spending time away? Artist Ivy Newport shares how she did just that on her journey to becoming a creative guide.
Ivy is a published artist, art instructor and creative guide. Her online collection of artistic workshops have served thousands of students internationally and she prides herself on giving devoted care and support to her student body.
She spent most of her childhood growing up in Sydney, Australia and received private art education from a well known Australian artist as a young girl of 8 until her family was relocated to America when she was 16. She went on to finish high school in Connecticut and attended the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, receiving her BFA in Illustration.
After graduating she relocated to Austin, Texas where she was employed to create and implement an elaborate art education program at a local Montessori school. Life then took her to New York City, where she was employed by the Whitney Museum of Art working in the President’s office and assisting both the President and the museum’s Trustees. Finally a move to Portland, Oregon led her into the interior design business as a design assistant. A few years later, she owned and operated her own successful Interior Design company.
She left this fast paced role to become a mother to her two girls. While at home, Ivy engrossed herself in creative discovery and began to passionately shoot photography and author a blog. These endeavors ultimately led her to the online creative community – which inspired a fruitful and gratifying career as an Art Instructor – teaching both online and in person. Her domestic and international workshops offer rich and expansive creative experiences, with a focus on personal growth and renewal.
Ivy’s artistic message is to guide others to their creativity and nurture those special gifts in each of us. She strongly believes that every soul is creative and finding ways to express that creativity is paramount to joy and healing.
She has been published in several magazines including, Somerset Apprentice, Somerset Digital Studio, and Artful Blogging.
Website: IvyNewport.com
Facebook: @ivynewportartist
Instagram: @ivynewport
YouTube: Ivy Newport
Twitter:@IvyArtist
Listen in for access to Ivy’s free mixed media class – and a discount!
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Today: Today I went live to share what’s up at the Studio and in the Academy. We talked about everything from dreamboards to tackling a project you have no idea how to do! (I had planned to be live on YouTube but it wasn’t talking to Zoom so I ended up live on Facebook)
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We are, well most of us are, enjoying the cooler temperatures of September and kicking into gear with new projects and endeavours. In this episode we talk about the value of the slow, share a few adventures as well as a few big projects which have come into fruition like Suzie’s Mermaid Jewelry Sale is LIVE and Jamie has officially opened the doors of The Academy for the fall over at Jamie Ridler Studios.
