“Light”

Light is many, many things. It’s mood and focus and guidance and reflection. There is the light in the deepest darkness from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. There is the light of your life, who may or may not have a fur coat. And there is the feeling of light, that will have you float for a while. Light is our theme for the month of April.

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Learning basic and advanced art skills doesn’t have to be tedious or uninspiring. I love teaching people how to work on their goals by combining technical exercises with creative, dynamic projects. Art is more than just a skill; it’s a healing mindset.

I have both shorter workshops and extensive courses available; whatever suits your creative need right now. I give feedback and support in my safe, private Facebook group!

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Thoughts, happenings and community

I love sharing my thoughts, studio and projects in something less fleeting than social media. You’ll also find a bunch of free resources such as videos and reference images here. Your feedback always makes me feel good so leave a comment if you’d like.

  • April – “Light”

    April – “Light”

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    If you live in the northern hemisphere, you’ll notice the days getting longer. The light getter stronger, creating a different kind of shadow on everything it illuminates. Light – both its presence and absence – is a fascinating thing. I learned to see the different kinds of light and shadow when I started reading photography

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  • Come paint with me in the free Life Book Creativity Summit!

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    Dear friends, summer is almost over – or at least the summer holidays are – and I’ve been working hard these past few months, planning next year’s courses and collaborations. Last year was my first year and you all got me hooked! I met so many amazing people that I wouldn’t have known otherwise. So

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  • Let’s Face It 2019 registration is now open!

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    Let’s Face It 2019 is open today and you can now register for the discounted early bird price! Click the link below to find out more and purchase. Kara is giving away some amazing stuff to the first 100 who purchase so go get it! Click here to find out more about LET’S FACE IT

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  • Free sketch templates #002

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    This month I wanted to share two sketches with you of an older person. I hope you find them useful or inspiring! Download the full res image by clicking on the thumbnail and saving them. For a lot of us, a detailed reference photo can be overwhelming sometimes, which is why many teachers advise you

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