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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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I’m so excited to share this new magical character with you! Here is my take on the Fairy Godmother archetype. She feels like a wise, starry grandmother who carries whole galaxies of kindness in her eyes. ✨

I realised I haven’t painted many older faces before, I didn`t always feel good at them and so creating her was a bit of a challenge and it also felt surprisingly moving. There can be so much beauty in the softness of older faces; the lines, the life lived. I wanted her to feel powerful, warm, and full of that gentle, cosmic “you’re safe with me, darling” energy. Like so many of our own beautiful grandmas made us feel.

It made me think about how rarely we see older women portrayed as magical, radiant, enchanting … and how deeply needed that is (Hello society erasing older women!). So here she is in all her twinkly glory. 🌙💫 How did I do? 😊

She’ll be part of our big creative journey in A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales, and I can’t wait to guide you through painting her step by step.

ps. Blues/ Lavenders/ Deep Purples seem to be my colour obsessions right now! 😉

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I’m so excited to share this new magical character with you! Here is my take on the Fairy Godmother archetype. She feels like a wise, starry grandmother who carries whole galaxies of kindness in her eyes. ✨ 

I realised I haven’t painted many older faces before, I didn't always feel good at them and so creating her was a bit of a challenge and it also felt surprisingly moving. There can be so much beauty in the softness of older faces; the lines, the life lived. I wanted her to feel powerful, warm, and full of that gentle, cosmic “you’re safe with me, darling” energy. Like so many of our own beautiful grandmas made us feel. 

It made me think about how rarely we see older women portrayed as magical, radiant, enchanting … and how deeply needed that is (Hello society erasing older women!). So here she is in all her twinkly glory. 🌙💫 How did I do? 😊 

She’ll be part of our big creative journey in A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales, and I can’t wait to guide you through painting her step by step.

ps. Blues/ Lavenders/ Deep Purples seem to be my colour obsessions right now! 😉

🌟 LAST CALL ALERT!🌟

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A huge thank you to everyone who has already grabbed what they want in on our Black Friday deals—you are at the heart of our community, and your support means the world!💖

✨ Snatch up your Black Friday Deals with these codes:
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🛒 Find everything here:

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Let’s wrap up this magical sale with creativity, love, and joy!💖

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🌟 LAST CALL ALERT!🌟

Today is your FINAL CHANCE to grab our Black Friday deals and step into the creative magic of Tam’s beautiful classes at delightful discounts! Don’t let these offers slip away—stock up on inspiring classes, beautiful art, and meaningful gifts to brighten winter for yourself, or gift something to a loved one.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already grabbed what they want in on our Black Friday deals—you are at the heart of our community, and your support means the world!💖

✨ Snatch up your Black Friday Deals with these codes:
🌟 37% off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales: MAGIC37
🌈 40% off A Year of Light: LIGHT40
🎨 50% off Self-Study Courses: YAY50
📚15% off Signed Books: BOOKS15
🖼️ 20% off Original Art: PAINT20
🪩 40% off Full Life Book Courses: ALLLB40
🔷40% off Kaleidoscope Courses: ALLKS40

🛒 Find everything here:
 
https://willowing.org

Let’s wrap up this magical sale with creativity, love, and joy!💖

🌟 LAST CALL ALERT!🌟

Today is your FINAL CHANCE to grab our Black Friday deals and step into the creative magic of Tam’s beautiful classes at delightful discounts! Don’t let these offers slip away—stock up on inspiring classes, beautiful art, and meaningful gifts to brighten winter for yourself, or gift something to a loved one.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already grabbed what they want in on our Black Friday deals—you are at the heart of our community, and your support means the world!💖

✨ Snatch up your Black Friday Deals with these codes:

🌟 37% off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales: MAGIC37

🌈 40% off A Year of Light: LIGHT40

🎨 50% off Self-Study Courses: YAY50
📚15% off Signed Books: BOOKS15
🖼️ 20% off Original Art: PAINT20
🪩 40% off Full Life Book Courses: ALLLB40
🔷40% off Kaleidoscope Courses: ALLKS40

🛒 Find everything here:



https://willowing.org

Let’s wrap up this magical sale with creativity, love, and joy!💖

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🌟 LAST CALL ALERT!🌟

Today is your FINAL CHANCE to grab our Black Friday deals and step into the creative magic of Tam’s beautiful classes at delightful discounts! Don’t let these offers slip away—stock up on inspiring classes, beautiful art, and meaningful gifts to brighten winter for yourself, or gift something to a loved one.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already grabbed what they want in on our Black Friday deals—you are at the heart of our community, and your support means the world!💖

✨ Snatch up your Black Friday Deals with these codes:

🌟 37% off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales: MAGIC37

🌈 40% off A Year of Light: LIGHT40

🎨 50% off Self-Study Courses: YAY50
📚15% off Signed Books: BOOKS15
🖼️ 20% off Original Art: PAINT20
🪩 40% off Full Life Book Courses: ALLLB40
🔷40% off Kaleidoscope Courses: ALLKS40

🛒 Find everything here:

 

https://willowing.org

Let’s wrap up this magical sale with creativity, love, and joy!💖

🎨 NEW CLASS RELEASES! 🎨

Exciting news! This year, we’ve released a selection of A Year of Light 2025 classes early, ready for you to buy individually! Yay!
These classes are now available—and yes, they’re included in our Black Friday sale! Use code BLACK50 to get an incredible 50% off these brand-new releases!

Explore all the newly added classes, the ones labelled as ‘new’ are the newest releases

✨ Catch these Black Friday Deals with these codes:
🌟 37% off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales: MAGIC37
🌈 40% off A Year of Light: LIGHT40
🎨 50% off Self-Study Courses: YAY50
📚15% off Signed Books: BOOKS15
🖼️ 20% off Original Art: PAINT20
🪩 40% off Full Life Book Courses: ALLLB40
🔷40% off Kaleidoscope Courses: ALLKS40

You’ll find everything here:

https://willowing.org

Infuse your creative journey with some fresh inspiration!

Wishing you a season full of art and joy!

Love always,
Tam & Team x

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🎨 NEW CLASS RELEASES! 🎨

Exciting news! This year, we’ve released a selection of A Year of Light 2025 classes early, ready for you to buy individually! Yay!
These classes are now available—and yes, they’re included in our Black Friday sale! Use code BLACK50 to get an incredible 50% off these brand-new releases!

Explore all the newly added classes, the ones labelled as ‘new’ are the newest releases

✨ Catch these Black Friday Deals with these codes:
🌟 37% off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales: MAGIC37
🌈 40% off A Year of Light: LIGHT40
🎨 50% off Self-Study Courses: YAY50
📚15% off Signed Books: BOOKS15
🖼️ 20% off Original Art: PAINT20
🪩 40% off Full Life Book Courses: ALLLB40
🔷40% off Kaleidoscope Courses: ALLKS40

You’ll find everything here:

https://willowing.org

Infuse your creative journey with some fresh inspiration!

Wishing you a season full of art and joy!

Love always,
Tam & Team x

This song always makes me cry. 💕

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This song always makes me cry. 💕
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