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October 25, 2017

Life Book 2018 – Winners Announced!

By Gracie  |   in art workshops  | Tags: give away winners life book 2018  

Hey you guys, what an amazing response we’ve had to the launch of Life Book 2018!!

Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and excitement!

♦♦♦♦♦

Now then, it’s time to announce the winners and recipients of the scholarships!

I LOVE give aways!!

It’s been amazing to read everyone’s stories, messages and wishes and hopes!

WOW

It’s so moving to read that so many of you who are currently on Life Book are enjoying it SO much and how some of you who were on previous years but couldn’t join last year, missed it so much that you definitely want to join 2018! :) You guys shared so much of yourself and your stories and the love you have for your art and creative practice! Just wow!

We have also received a huge response to the scholarship opportunities!

We have read all your heartfelt, moving, beautiful messages and have been blown away by the love out there, it was very difficult to make our choices, but we managed in the end to choose winners and recipients of the scholarships!

Thank You! :)

So, without further ado, here are the winners of the give-aways & scholarships:


For the Give-Aways from Tam’s Facebook LIVE videos:

1 spot on Life Book 2018 goes to:

♦ Rachelle van Niekerk ♦

♦ Dr. Elizabeth Bonet ♦

♦ Lynette Nations Oien ♦

♦ Stephanie Mero ♦

♦ Michele Quam ♦

PLUS a set of 5 postcards goes to:

♦ Vicki Schweickert ♦

♦ Rob Keogh ♦

♦ Jennifer Stevens ♦

♦ Pam Olds ♦


For the Give-Aways on the Blog Hop:

Tam’s winners: 

♦ Andrene ♦

♦ Lisa McKibben Schwaberow ♦

♦ Shelly Marlott ♦

♦ Christina Johns ♦

♦ Deborah Savage (nominated by Alexis Von Meier) ♦

Devorah Spilman’s winner

♦ Zoe Gregg ♦

Juna Biagioni’s winner

♦ Leanne ♦

Christie Drahnak’s winner

♦ Marion Werren ♦

Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli‘s winner
TBC

Laura Horn’s winner

♦ Dianne Lacourciere ♦

Mariëlle Stolp’s winner

♦ Nardja Segui ♦

Danielle Mack’s winner

♦ Carolien Klapwijk-Buchner ♦

Lucy Brydon’s winner

♦ Sharon Angle-Boyer ♦

Sarah Trumpp’s winner

♦ Anonymous (no name given but we have sent you an email!) ♦

Effy Wild’s winner

♦ Diana Boyd ♦

Mystele Kirkeeng’s winner

♦ Dana St. John ♦

Deanna Jinjoe’s winner

♦ Laura R. ♦

Alena Hennessy’s winner

♦ Ildikó Karsay ♦

Sharon Harkness-Dobler’s winner

♦ Clara Croft ♦

Sophie Adamou’s winner

♦ Theresa ♦

Amanda Grace’s winner

♦ Gitte May Svensson ♦

Jane Spakowsky’s winner
TBC in December 2017

Nanda Boukes’s winner

♦ Chantalle Venter ♦

Flora Bowley’s winner

♦ Lori ♦

Andrea Gomoll’s winner

♦ Julia Stüber ♦

Jo Klima’s winner

♦ Nina Weber ♦

S Rebecca Leigh’s winner

♦ Shelley Gregg ♦

Julie Gibbons’s winner

♦ Kathy Stacy ♦

Ivy Newport’s winner

♦ Eleni Sgouridou ♦

Tara Marie Jack’s winner
TBC

Annie Hamman’s winner

♦ Anita Wagner ♦

Joy Ting Charde’s winner

♦ allapetra ♦

Tara Morris’s winner

♦ hazel russell ♦

Louise Gale’s winner

♦ Cindy McPeak ♦

Wyanne’s winner

♦ Marjon van den Bos ♦
Katrina Koltes’s winner

♦ Jeanne Elliot ♦

Kathy Glynn’s winner

♦ Julie Manherz ♦

Jeanne Marie Webb’s winner

♦ Rose Sheridan ♦


The 14 scholarships this year go to:

♦ Sandy Insley ♦

♦ Bee Bee Tex (nominated by Jean R Brown) ♦

♦ Jenna Quader ♦

♦ Lea Cook ♦

♦ Vicky Taylor ♦

♦ Jackie Byers ♦

♦ Susie Risk ♦

♦ Genevieve (nominated by Anita Tillman) ♦

♦ Traci Wright (nominated by Connie) ♦ 

♦ Iti Fox ♦

♦ Monika Evstatieva ♦

♦ Linda Meyerhöffer ♦

♦ Jennifer Jones ♦

♦ Georgann Self ♦


All winners/ recipients have been emailed! :)


We had over 125 applications for the scholarships, it is so so hard to choose and not just give everyone a space. We really want to work with people to try and make it happen so that everyone can come on Life Book, so do enquire about the payment plans if you didn’t win a spot, we are really happy to help make it work for you!

If there is anyone out there who feels called to sponsor a person to receive a scholarship for Life Book 2018 (we had many people approach us for this last year), please contact us on willowing.arts [AT] gmail.com so that we can continue to help those less fortunate financially to come on the course.

If you won a space and you feel called to pass your free space on to a scholarship applicant we are super happy to do that also! :) Again just contact us and let us know! :)

Much love and thank you to all who entered.

Big hugs

Tam & Maddie & Gracie


And remember that if you’re feeling sad about not being able to win a space on Life Book 2018 next year, you can currently get one of the most popular lessons from Life Book 2017 for free! Details below!

***

Many of you know that I went through a phase of making my Tam Style dreamboards a lot. One of my dreamboard images has been hugely popular, shared on pinterest and instagram over and over again! It really touched a chord in people.

I LOVE creating these dreamboards, they have such depth and meaning to them! And in this free lesson I’m sharing with you today, I show you how to make your own dreamboard!

To access this free lesson, all you have to do is click here, add the product to your cart, then use the discount code:

SINGYOURSONG

to get 100% off, for free!! :D Then log in to your account and it will be under the ‘my classes’ tab! :)

Please note, the 100% off free coupon code lasts for about a month! It will expire on November 17th! :) So get on it now! Once you get it for free, your access to it won’t expire, but you need make sure you get it for free in the next month or so, after that it reverts back to paid class. :)

Learn how to create a beautiful dreamboard to help you manifest your dreams and wishes and connect compassionately with yourself for free!

 

 

If you love this free lesson, pls know that this is a great example of the type of lessons I provide throughout the (LifeBook) year, I go into huge depth, I give my lessons my all. I dig deep inside myself and share in great detail all the techniques I’ve learned and refined over the many years I’ve been doing this work (since 2008!). I create beautiful in depth PDFs and I really care about you, your experience and try to create my classes so they can be understood by beginners and more experienced alike! :)

Many Life Book students say that just 3 of my lessons are worth the £89 you pay for the entire year, never mind that you get another 84+ other offerings from myself and different teachers on Life Book 2018 next year!

Hello value for money!

If you’re excited about Life Book 2018 (omg over 700+ people have already joined!) then:

And enjoy my free lesson gift to you HERE :) <3 Thank you for being here and supporting the arts and good ol’ lil me too! <3.

BIG HUGS!
Tam x

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Mental health struggles and trauma made me a seeker. I’ve been drawn to the spiritual from a young age. I started dabbling in ideas like astral travel at 15 (attempted doing it but never managed it, by the way 😅), read books about out-of-body experiences (hello, Robert Monroe!), and devoured stories by hypnotherapists who regressed their clients to past lives. It was (and still IS) deeply fascinating to me. A part of me was always looking for deeper answers through the spiritual.

Though I never felt called to the major religions (aside from a soft spot for Buddhism and Zen), I became intrigued by the more modern spiritual teachers of our time. I follow(ed) Eckhart Tolle, Matt Kahn, Ram Dass, Gangaji, Teal Swan, Adyashanti… and perhaps most notably, Byron Katie. I also loved listening to Alan Watts wax poetic about the nature of existence and the universe. For a while I worshipped these people in many ways and felt they held the answers to all of life’s mysterious problems.

Many of these figures have since fallen from their pedestals a bit, but their ideas and approaches to life helped me enormously in times of distress.

Byron Katie, in particular, was a huge influence on me for a time. I even interviewed her for my YouTube channel (the video is now private). During that conversation, she gifted me a scholarship to her "9 Days for The Work" program. I was deeply honoured, jumped on a plane... only to discover that the experience didn’t resonate with me at all. In fact, I found parts of it quite harmful.

I haven’t spoken publicly about this much, but those memories have been resurfacing lately. It feels important to acknowledge how easy it is to place ‘beloved gurus’ on pedestals, forgetting that they, too, are human. Flawed. Sometimes even dangerous.

In my own journey, I’ve learned to take what works from a teacher or teaching, and leave the rest behind. This painting (2014), featuring a powerful and beautiful quote by Byron Katie, reflects the love I had (and still have) for parts of her work. I still find some of it deeply helpful. But now I hold it all through a more balanced, humanised lens.

What about you? Have your gurus ever `fallen`? ♥️♥️♥️

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Mental health struggles and trauma made me a seeker. I’ve been drawn to the spiritual from a young age. I started dabbling in ideas like astral travel at 15 (attempted doing it but never managed it, by the way 😅), read books about out-of-body experiences (hello, Robert Monroe!), and devoured stories by hypnotherapists who regressed their clients to past lives. It was (and still IS) deeply fascinating to me. A part of me was always looking for deeper answers through the spiritual.

Though I never felt called to the major religions (aside from a soft spot for Buddhism and Zen), I became intrigued by the more modern spiritual teachers of our time. I follow(ed) Eckhart Tolle, Matt Kahn, Ram Dass, Gangaji, Teal Swan, Adyashanti… and perhaps most notably, Byron Katie. I also loved listening to Alan Watts wax poetic about the nature of existence and the universe. For a while I worshipped these people in many ways and felt they held the answers to all of life’s mysterious problems. 

Many of these figures have since fallen from their pedestals a bit, but their ideas and approaches to life helped me enormously in times of distress.

Byron Katie, in particular, was a huge influence on me for a time. I even interviewed her for my YouTube channel (the video is now private). During that conversation, she gifted me a scholarship to her "9 Days for The Work" program. I was deeply honoured, jumped on a plane... only to discover that the experience didn’t resonate with me at all. In fact, I found parts of it quite harmful.

I haven’t spoken publicly about this much, but those memories have been resurfacing lately. It feels important to acknowledge how easy it is to place ‘beloved gurus’ on pedestals, forgetting that they, too, are human. Flawed. Sometimes even dangerous.

In my own journey, I’ve learned to take what works from a teacher or teaching, and leave the rest behind. This painting (2014), featuring a powerful and beautiful quote by Byron Katie, reflects the love I had (and still have) for parts of her work. I still find some of it deeply helpful. But now I hold it all through a more balanced, humanised lens.

What about you? Have your gurus ever 'fallen'? ♥️♥️♥️

✨ One Week to Go! Come Join the Cutie-Ful Fun ✨
Friends! Here a joyful reminder that Creating Cuties starts in ONE WEEK!

I’m so excited to begin this adorable, joy-sparking journey! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be painting the cutest animal characters, exploring playful colour palettes, and learning how to infuse our work with charm, expression, and warmth.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time! Doors will be closing soon and so does the 25% off early bird discount code, and I’d so love to welcome you in before we begin!

Here’s what Creating Cuties is all about:

🌈 You`ll learn to draw and paint whimsical animals in sweet, joy-filled scenes
🎨 I’ll guide you step-by-step with accessible, mixed media techniques
🐾 It’s beginner-friendly, playful, and full of feel-good vibes
💖 Most importantly, it’s all about creating art that lifts your spirit
The course officially starts on 12th August and you’ll get instant access to the classroom as soon as we begin.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to join this heartwarming, creativity-boosting adventure!

👉 Click here to sign up now:

https://bit.ly/CreatingCuties

Let’s paint some cuteness together; it would be an honour to have you in the class. ♥️♥️♥️

Big hugs and sparkly paws,
Tam
@everyone

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✨ One Week to Go! Come Join the Cutie-Ful Fun ✨
Friends!  Here a joyful reminder that Creating Cuties starts in ONE WEEK! 

I’m so excited to begin this adorable, joy-sparking journey! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be painting the cutest animal characters, exploring playful colour palettes, and learning how to infuse our work with charm, expression, and warmth.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time! Doors will be closing soon and so does the 25% off early bird discount code, and I’d so love to welcome you in before we begin!

Here’s what Creating Cuties is all about:

🌈 You'll learn to draw and paint whimsical animals in sweet, joy-filled scenes
🎨 I’ll guide you step-by-step with accessible, mixed media techniques
🐾 It’s beginner-friendly, playful, and full of feel-good vibes
💖 Most importantly, it’s all about creating art that lifts your spirit
The course officially starts on 12th August and you’ll get instant access to the classroom as soon as we begin.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to join this heartwarming, creativity-boosting adventure!

👉 Click here to sign up now: 

https://bit.ly/CreatingCuties 

Let’s paint some cuteness together;  it would be an honour to have you in the class. ♥️♥️♥️ 

Big hugs and sparkly paws,
Tam 
@everyone

I`m doing final preps for my new course (Creating Cuties) and just bumped into this super sweet image, totally forgot that I`d made this cute little character with funny speech bubble. One of the perks of perimenopause BRAIN FOG, is that you also forget the fun stuff you did for others and then are pleasantly surprised when you find random funny/ sweet things you did! 😂😁😆

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I'm doing final preps for my new course (Creating Cuties) and just bumped into this super sweet image, totally forgot that I'd made this cute little character with funny speech bubble. One of the perks of perimenopause BRAIN FOG, is that you also forget the fun stuff you did for others and then are pleasantly surprised when you find random funny/ sweet things you did! 😂😁😆

"Angels Are Always With You" - This painting, created in 2014, was loosely inspired by the mystical works of Susan Seddon Boulet. Her art whispered to me of protection, connection, and unseen realms; and I was quietly enamoured by it all.

Looking back on my childhood, I realise that I grew up with a strong sense that I had to be independent, resilient, and self-reliant; a kind of emotional armouring that still echoes through me today. It’s something I’ve worked on in therapy for many years, but a streak of avoidant attachment still lingers. Being bullied in childhood and not receiving much support for this; I learned early on that depending on others often led to disappointment, so I built my safety through self-dependence.

My beautiful love Andy, and many of my close friends these days, continue to show me (again and again) that this belief doesn’t always hold true. That some people can be safe harbours and that is why kindness and true support heals me a bit, every day.

Still, you can see in this painting a deep yearning, perhaps even a knowing, that I’ve always held: a longing to be surrounded by protectors. Angels. Guides. Mentors. Elders. Ancestors. I feel them, both the ones in spirit, and a few very special ones in the flesh. 💕

I remember once, in my twenties, feeling so ready for a teacher that I approached a real, board-certified Zen master. I was prepared to be devoted, to be led. He invited me to meet at a pub and promptly spilled beer on my trousers. 😂 At the time, I was slightly horrified. Now I see: perhaps that was the lesson. (Very Zen.)

And so, I kept walking my own path. But even now, I believe those angels (seen or unseen) have always been with me. In whispers, in wings, in laughter, in love. Somehow, some way.

This is day 10 of a ‘gentle return to social media’ read more about this practice here: http://bit.ly/3IHFxir 🌱

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"Angels Are Always With You" - This painting, created in 2014, was loosely inspired by the mystical works of Susan Seddon Boulet. Her art whispered to me of protection, connection, and unseen realms; and I was quietly enamoured by it all.

Looking back on my childhood, I realise that I grew up with a strong sense that I had to be independent, resilient, and self-reliant; a kind of emotional armouring that still echoes through me today. It’s something I’ve worked on in therapy for many years, but a streak of avoidant attachment still lingers. Being bullied in childhood and not receiving much support for this; I learned early on that depending on others often led to disappointment, so I built my safety through self-dependence.

My beautiful love Andy, and many of my close friends these days, continue to show me (again and again) that this belief doesn’t always hold true. That some people can be safe harbours and that is why kindness and true support heals me a bit, every day. 

Still, you can see in this painting a deep yearning, perhaps even a knowing, that I’ve always held: a longing to be surrounded by protectors. Angels. Guides. Mentors. Elders. Ancestors. I feel them, both the ones in spirit, and a few very special ones in the flesh. 💕 

I remember once, in my twenties, feeling so ready for a teacher that I approached a real, board-certified Zen master. I was prepared to be devoted, to be led. He invited me to meet at a pub and promptly spilled beer on my trousers. 😂 At the time, I was slightly horrified. Now I see: perhaps that was the lesson. (Very Zen.)

And so, I kept walking my own path. But even now, I believe those angels (seen or unseen) have always been with me. In whispers, in wings, in laughter, in love. Somehow, some way.

This is day 10 of a ‘gentle return to social media’ read more about this practice here: http://bit.ly/3IHFxir 🌱

In case you missed the newsletter! --> Coming in 2026: A whole year of magic & fairy tales! 🧚‍♀️📜

So many of you have asked about this…

“What’s the theme for your next year-long course, Tam?”
“Will there be another Year of Light or will we do something else?”

Well, I’m so excited to finally share it with you! 🌟 Ready? 😊

Next year’s magical, joy-filled, heart-expanding journey will be called:

✨ A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales ✨– a magical adventure through magic, story, wonder, and everyday enchantment.

This course is a heartfelt offering; not just for your creative practice, but also for your spirit. ✨🙏✨

I know that life can feel heavy sometimes (hello understatement). The world has been challenging for so many of us for a long while now. Personally, I’ve often found myself longing for comfort, softness, a sense of wonder… and that’s exactly what I’ve poured into this new course.

This course will offer a way to come back to yourself, to spark imagination, and to gently hold the parts of us that feel weary or overwhelmed. It’s balm for the soul; a little candle in the dark. 🕯️

In this course, we’ll explore magic in a broad sense, but also story, myth & lore and subjects like glowing forests, storybook characters, enchanted creatures, shimmering moons, and everyday objects or experiences turned magical. We’ll look for magic in the ordinary and extraordinary and paint it to our hearts’ content!

Expect a beautiful blend of my signature mixed media lessons, a stunning team of guest teachers, and a touch of playfulness, nostalgia, and wonder throughout. 🎨🦉🌙

I’ll share full details, the teacher line-up, and the early bird details & launch date very soon, but I wanted you to know the theme ahead of time, in case it resonates deeply and you’d like to save your spot.

If you’re craving magic, softness, enchantment and art that feels like a warm, whimsical hug; this one’s for you. 💛

With fairy wings and love,
Tam x ✨💕

PS. More details and all sign up info will launch near the end of August/ Early Sept ♥️♥️♥️

PPS. YES!! There will of course be an AWESOME taster event for this course too, can’t wait to share the details with you!!

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In case you missed the newsletter! --> Coming in 2026: A whole year of magic & fairy tales! 🧚‍♀️📜

So many of you have asked about this…

“What’s the theme for your next year-long course, Tam?”
“Will there be another Year of Light or will we do something else?”

Well, I’m so excited to finally share it with you! 🌟 Ready? 😊

Next year’s magical, joy-filled, heart-expanding journey will be called:

✨ A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales ✨– a magical adventure through magic, story, wonder, and everyday enchantment.

This course is a heartfelt offering; not just for your creative practice, but also for your spirit. ✨🙏✨

I know that life can feel heavy sometimes (hello understatement). The world has been challenging for so many of us for a long while now. Personally, I’ve often found myself longing for comfort, softness, a sense of wonder… and that’s exactly what I’ve poured into this new course.

This course will offer a way to come back to yourself, to spark imagination, and to gently hold the parts of us that feel weary or overwhelmed. It’s balm for the soul; a little candle in the dark. 🕯️

In this course, we’ll explore magic in a broad sense, but also story, myth & lore and subjects like glowing forests, storybook characters, enchanted creatures, shimmering moons, and everyday objects or experiences turned magical. We’ll look for magic in the ordinary and extraordinary and paint it to our hearts’ content!

Expect a beautiful blend of my signature mixed media lessons, a stunning team of guest teachers, and a touch of playfulness, nostalgia, and wonder throughout. 🎨🦉🌙

I’ll share full details, the teacher line-up, and the early bird details & launch date very soon, but I wanted you to know the theme ahead of time, in case it resonates deeply and you’d like to save your spot.

If you’re craving magic, softness, enchantment and art that feels like a warm, whimsical hug; this one’s for you. 💛

With fairy wings and love,
Tam x ✨💕

PS. More details and all sign up info will launch near the end of August/ Early Sept ♥️♥️♥️

PPS. YES!! There will of course be an AWESOME taster event for this course too, can’t wait to share the details with you!!
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