The Beast
The Beast. I spent 4 hours wrestling with this beast of a painting last night. Itโs a beast because itโs large 20 x 20โ, and itโs a beast because it was created on heavy, cradled (maple) wood board. It was also a beast because it fought me with a snarl, tooth and nail. You likely Read More
Art Supplies to Take on Vacation
I’ve just come back from a week away in Cornwall. Even though it was rainy and the bed wasn’t very comfortable it was just wonderful to get away with the kids and lovely husband for a week! We had a lot of fun and I managed to cram in quite a bit of creative time! Read More
Join me while I create another double spread in my art journal!
I’m excited as I’ve just uploaded anotherย new episode of ‘Finish a Journal’ย on my youtube channel! I made it to episode 6, which is quite a big feat for me as I don’t often manage to keep going on my own youtube series, ha ha. Inย this video, I fill up another double spread in my art Read More
We are opening up 10 Scholarships for Life Book 2021 – Applications Closed – Recipients Announced!
Applications Closed – Winners listed below. Hey lovely friends! Last month, we ran many giveaways as part of the Life Book 2021 Taster Sessions, we ended up giving away 40 spots on Life Book 2021! Wowsa! :) The winners of these giveaways were randomly chosen, not based on financial situations, so now it Read More
Tam’s Life Lessons – updated!
Four years ago I turned 40 years old which I thought was a truly momentous occasion. I mean, to make it to 40 without even dying is a pretty spectacular feat in my books, ammirite my 40-something friends? Even though I felt nowhere near a successful adult (and still to this day find myself fumbling Read More
๐ Free resources for staying home.
Explore Our Free Resources Dear Creative Friend, Sending you a hug and love while we are collectively going through these very strange times. I hope you are managing to stay grounded and calm, perhaps with your art supplies and some music. I had an insight the other day after another 2 hours of crying and Read More
My Fav Art Supplies – Updated! :)
Hey there fabulous friends! :) Time for a more up to date blog post on my favourite art supplies! I’ve been pretty consistent over the years with which supplies I’ve favoured, but it has changed quite a bit in the last couple of years, so I thought I’d do a new bloggie on this for Read More
Embracing Yourself Fully
Quirky Birdsย first came to me about 6/7 years ago in 2013. I found myself doodling one day and ended up creating this odd/ strange/ asymmetrical little bird characters who seemed to be totally happy within themselves. They had a joy of life in them and a self love and self acceptance I envied for sure! Read More
20% off Life Book 2020! Now Open for Registration!
It’s time, it’s time, it’s tiiiiiime!!! I’ve been working my nose & ears off (15 hour work days for the past 3weeks!!) trying to get everything ready, beautiful and sparkly for, the grand opening and sale of,ย you guessed it; Life Book 2020 Yes yes, we (Team Unicorn) are now OPEN FOR BUSINESS! :D YAY! We Read More
Life Book 2020 โ Teacher Line-Up โ Give Away – Now Closed –
It’s here AND it’s time it’s time it’s tiiiiiiiiime to announce to you the AMAZING Life Book 2020ย Teacher Line Up, hold a huge, big, mahoosive GIVE-AWAY and announce that we are giving out 10 scholarships this year! :D You ready? <3ย New to me and to Life Book? What is ‘all the fuss’ about? :) Read More