Author: Jaclyn
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How Music Inspires My Art: The Rise Collection
For me, when I’m painting, music is not just a background noise – it’s my muse. As I paint, you will find me singing off-key or dancing with abandon. This uninhibited connection with music influences every aspect of my work – from the colours I choose to the brush marks I lay down and the Read more
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Playful Painting: Techniques to Energize Your Art Practice
When I learned to write long-hand, many decades ago, I remember marvelling at how varied our writing was from student’s desk to student’s desk. I didn’t understand just why each of our handwriting was unique. I didn’t appreciate how our individual brains impacted control of our hands. Now when I look at my paintings I Read more
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Enid: A Creative Journey Through Change
When faced with a creative challenge make a PIVOT to plot a new path I talked about this in a previous post. Change…that dreaded word. The book, Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson is a good start if you’re someone resistant to change. It’s a really great read and can help you learn to Read more