“There is a juiciness to creativity, a succulence that comes up from within, a sensuality which both produces and is … More
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A Colourful Life: The Hub of Make-Believe and Creativity
I will be 30 this year and I’m still blu-tacking postcards to the wall above my desk. (And photos and … More
Book of the Week: Manifesto on Never Giving Up
“Be wild, disobedient & daring with your creativity, take risks instead of following predictable routes; those who play it safe … More
A Colourful Life: 10 reasons to try Acting Classes
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” ― William Shakespeare, As You Like It … More
A Colourful Life: Hello January 2022
“I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticizing, sanctioning and molding my life, … More
A Colourful Life: The Monkey Mind
It’s Tuesday afternoon and I am all alone. The children are with their Grandparents and Joel has nipped out to … More
A Colourful Life: The Gift of Time Out
It’s Saturday evening and I am sat in my childhood bedroom staring at a selection of small square canvases. The … More
A Colourful Life: Bursts of Creativity amid the Messiness of Motherhood
“This is the crux of being a Creative Mother. It is more than how many jumpers you have knitted, … More
Book of the Week: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
“Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a … More
Book of the Week: The Artist’s Way
The Artist’s Way – A Course in Discovering and Recovering your Creative Self. This is one of the most special … More