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Tamara Laporte

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In the middle of editing this troll lesson for next week and I was just hit by a wave of calm just gazing upon this super cute little face.

And many of you will know that over the years I`ve made many a innocent little creature and I`ve talked before how creating innocent, sweet characters have a direct calming effect on my nervous system. I don`t mean it metaphorically but biologically. My shoulders drop. My breathing slows. I feel a calm settling in.

Apparently; there’s science behind this: soft, friendly faces trigger oxytocin and parasympathetic responses linked to safety and bonding, while stress hormones drop. ✨🙌✨

But there’s something else too.

These characters don’t want anything. They’re not impressive, persuasive, ironic, or self-serving. They feel like little support characters whose only message is: "I’m here, with you, just sitting, being present for/ with you." ♥️

I think innocence signals something rare in adult life; presence without extraction, without needing something from you. And my body seems to trust that instantly.

I keep making characters like this because they *regulate* me as much as anyone else.

Leaving this here as a quiet reminder that gentleness has a real nervous-system impact.

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In the middle of editing this troll lesson for next week and I was just hit by a wave of calm just gazing upon this super cute little face. And many of you will know that over the years I've made many a innocent little creature and I've talked before how creating innocent, sweet characters have a direct calming effect on my nervous system. I don't mean it metaphorically but biologically. My shoulders drop. My breathing slows. I feel a calm settling in. Apparently; there’s science behind this: soft, friendly faces trigger oxytocin and parasympathetic responses linked to safety and bonding, while stress hormones drop. ✨🙌✨ But there’s something else too. These characters don’t want anything. They’re not impressive, persuasive, ironic, or self-serving. They feel like little support characters whose only message is: "I’m here, with you, just sitting, being present for/ with you." ♥️ I think innocence signals something rare in adult life; presence without extraction, without needing something from you. And my body seems to trust that instantly. I keep making characters like this because they *regulate* me as much as anyone else. Leaving this here as a quiet reminder that gentleness has a real nervous-system impact.

Hey beautiful creatives! Tam here to announce the Wonderful Willowing Winter Sale! We have 30% off all Self Study classes at willowing.org for one week only! Are there some classes you’ve been thinking about picking up? Well now is your time to add those to your collection of classes! yay!
HURRY – THIS SALE ONLY LASTS 1 WEEK!

It’s getting really cold outside (over here in the Northern hemisphere), so I hope you’ll find the time to sit up in your creative space, grab your hot drink of choice and settle in for some wonderful, cozy, inspiring classes.

🎨 ENJOY 30% OFF all self-study courses for a limited time. Use code PAINT30 at checkout.
Some of my most popular courses are featured in this sale! Check it out:

‘Watercolour Wildlife’: We’ll be exploring the beauty of watercolours while creating stunning paintings of animals. – Use code PAINT30 at the checkout

‘Expressive Soul Portraits’: Utilise expressive acrylics combined with mixed-media while creating beautiful emotive portraits that capture parts of our soul! – Use code PAINT30 at the checkout

‘A Year of Light’: is back with 30% off in our Sale. This is now a self study course. Use code PAINT30 at the checkout

‘A Year of Magic’: The brand-new Willowing course! One of the most talked about courses in the online art world is back with 37% off in our Sale. This is a live course and we’ve just started! So jump in now! – There is a special code for this one – Use MAGICWINTER at the checkout!

Explore our diverse self-study collection, from one-off gems to immersive 4-month courses like Ever After, Kaleidoscope and other Creative Bundles. The sale runs from February 5th.to February 11th, so don`t miss this chance to indulge in soul-nurturing art classes.

View all courses here:

https://bit.ly/willowingss

Use code PAINT30 at checkout for your 30% OFF

Warm wishes,
Tam xoxo❤️

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Hey beautiful creatives! Tam here to announce the Wonderful Willowing Winter Sale! We have 30% off all Self Study classes at willowing.org for one week only! Are there some classes you’ve been thinking about picking up? Well now is your time to add those to your collection of classes! yay! HURRY – THIS SALE ONLY LASTS 1 WEEK! It’s getting really cold outside (over here in the Northern hemisphere), so I hope you’ll find the time to sit up in your creative space, grab your hot drink of choice and settle in for some wonderful, cozy, inspiring classes. 🎨 ENJOY 30% OFF all self-study courses for a limited time. Use code PAINT30 at checkout. Some of my most popular courses are featured in this sale! Check it out: ‘Watercolour Wildlife’: We’ll be exploring the beauty of watercolours while creating stunning paintings of animals. – Use code PAINT30 at the checkout ‘Expressive Soul Portraits’: Utilise expressive acrylics combined with mixed-media while creating beautiful emotive portraits that capture parts of our soul! – Use code PAINT30 at the checkout ‘A Year of Light’: is back with 30% off in our Sale. This is now a self study course. Use code PAINT30 at the checkout ‘A Year of Magic’: The brand-new Willowing course! One of the most talked about courses in the online art world is back with 37% off in our Sale. This is a live course and we’ve just started! So jump in now! – There is a special code for this one – Use MAGICWINTER at the checkout! Explore our diverse self-study collection, from one-off gems to immersive 4-month courses like Ever After, Kaleidoscope and other Creative Bundles. The sale runs from February 5th.to February 11th, so don't miss this chance to indulge in soul-nurturing art classes. View all courses here: https://bit.ly/willowingss Use code PAINT30 at checkout for your 30% OFF Warm wishes, Tam xoxo❤️

I went heavy on the scribbles this evening. I call this: A Face Made of Storm and Stars. X

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I went heavy on the scribbles this evening. I call this: A Face Made of Storm and Stars. X

You are worthy ♥️♥️♥️

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You are worthy ♥️♥️♥️
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