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October 26, 2021

Self Empathy Portrait

By Tamara Laporte  |   in art journal  | Tags: art musings , art journal , tamara laporte , Willowing Arts  

How have you been doing since the Life Book Taster Sessions finished? Going through art withdrawal symptoms? I totally understand! When I don’t art for a while, I really feel it! Art withdrawal symptoms tend to manifest as feeling grumpy, ungrounded and stuck! Luckily there are always solutions to art withdrawal!

Firstly; come join us on Life Book 2022! That way you get access to all 35 tasters sessions again PLUS you’ll get access to 80+ mixed media lessons throughout 2022 and you’re given a super cool Virtual Gift Bag too! :) We’ll have an awesome 2022 together and you’ll never go through art withdrawal again, ha!

Secondly, I have some super fun & free tutorials on my youtube channel! So, if, in the meantime you need something immediate and NOW, come make a ‘self-empathy portrait’ with me.

As many of you know, one of the things I LOVE about creating is that it can be so therapeutic and meditative. Simply creating can have that effect, but sometimes I go into the creative process with an intention and a conscious process to experience some cathartic healing, self connection and transformation.

This self empathy portrait process is one of those projects that has an intentional healing element to it that can be really helpful when you are struggling with something or if you are going through something painful (hugs to you if that is the case!)

This video was first published a while ago as part of the Art & Soul Emergence Retreat, but is now available for free on my youtube channel, yay!

Oh, and in case you missed it! Last month I also posted another episode of my series ‘Finish A Journal’. I had so much fun! Watch it HERE. And watch me create this new spread:

If you love making art too and want to dive really deeply into all things creativity and wellbeing and really support yourself with self care and kindness, then do join us on Life Book 2022. You can currently join it with 30% off! Use: ARTJOY30 at the checkout! (Payment plans are available). Let’s make 2022 a year of self love and self care through creativity. I gotchoo! ♥️

Please enjoy the rest of this email with some of my ‘favourites this month’ and some other updates, you are loved!

Much love, Tam 💕


 

Things/ People Tam Found Inspiring this Month

Some times I like to share things that have made me laugh, inspired or moved me this month. In these difficult times, it can be supportive and uplifting to look for the positive and good in life! Hope this little list gives you a bit of a smile and that’s it’s helpful for you!

  • This made me laugh! 
  • No affiliation but I need this rug in my life, it makes me so happy! :)
  • An important reminder.
  • Did you know this about owls?
  • Took some super pretty autumnal photos of our garden.
  • October Mood.
  • My son Elliot drawing my elephant from the taster sessions! so proud!
And this quote by Jacob Nordby:


 

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Just going through my old art journals and so fascinating to see some of my old work. I have STACKS of old journals. You guys I made SO MUCH art over the years! It’s almost like I needed to express myself! 😂😁😆

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Just going through my old art journals and so fascinating to see some of my old work. I have STACKS of old journals. You guys I made SO MUCH art over the years! It’s almost like I needed to express myself! 😂😁😆

Hey magical beings! Tam here to announce that we have reopened the 37% off for A Year of Magic as part of our WILLOWING WINTER SALE! HURRY – THIS SALE ONLY LASTS 1 WEEK!

This is especially for all those who may have hesitated, or held off just a little too long and missed this wonderful course at this huge discount, and realising they are missing out of all the fun and are now clamouring to join!

✨🌙 THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 🌙✨

Once a year, a doorway opens.
Not loudly. Not with a giant bang!
But with a shimmer.
And if you’re the kind of soul who feels magic humming under the surface of ordinary life, who has ever paused at a fairy tale and thought “this is about me, somehow”… then lean in.

‘A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales’: 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 come on in now! – There is a special code for this last chance to get the 37% discount – Use MAGICWINTER at the checkout!

The sale runs from February 5th. to February 11th, so don`t miss this chance!

Find out more and sign up here:

https://bit.ly/AYOM-Tam

Warm winter wishes,
Tam xoxo ❤️

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Hey magical beings! Tam here to announce that we have reopened the 37% off for A Year of Magic as part of our WILLOWING WINTER SALE! HURRY – THIS SALE ONLY LASTS 1 WEEK!

This is especially for all those who may have hesitated, or held off just a little too long and missed this wonderful course at this huge discount, and realising they are missing out of all the fun and are now clamouring to join!

✨🌙 THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 🌙✨

Once a year, a doorway opens.
Not loudly. Not with a giant bang! 
But with a shimmer.
And if you’re the kind of soul who feels magic humming under the surface of ordinary life, who has ever paused at a fairy tale and thought “this is about me, somehow”… then lean in.

‘A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales’: 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 come on in now! – There is a special code for this last chance to get the 37% discount – Use MAGICWINTER at the checkout!

The sale runs from February 5th. to February 11th, so don't miss this chance!

Find out more and sign up here: 

https://bit.ly/AYOM-Tam 

Warm winter wishes,
Tam xoxo ❤️

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
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