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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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  • Embracing Yourself Fully

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Hey! I’m not sure if you heard but the Kaleidosc Hey! I’m not sure if you heard but the Kaleidoscope FREE Taster Week is about to begin on June 12th! It’s going to be a joyous and colourful week of totally FREEEE classes…, I’M SO EXCITED! 🤩😍🤩

Better sign up now to avoid missing out. We’ll send you reminders and information about the Free Tasters as they get closer, so sign up to get on the list now: https://bit.ly/KS23tasterT

In case you’ve been out of the Willowing loop and don’t know what the taster week has in store for you, then check this out:
*Join 17+ 	inspiring creative taster sessions.
*Learn from 16 	amazing artists and experts.
*Get to know the Kaleidoscope Teachers!
*Enter the giveaways to win a spot on this course.
*Receive Free collage sheets to print out!
*Hang out with like-minded creative people right here on FB!
*Work from the comfort of your home.
*Have lots of creative fun!

Get a flavour of the full Kaleidoscope 2023 course and sign up for the tasters right now. Hope to see you there soon! 

Love, Tam xoxoxo
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/KSTaster2023 (Or clickable link in my stories/ profile ❤️)

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OMG everyone! It’s that time of year again; Kale OMG everyone! It’s that time of year again; Kaleidoscope is starting again soon! Yay! Paint your way through a world of colour – Join us for Kaleidoscope 2023 aaaand; The FREE TASTER WEEK BEGINS SOON! 😍

On June 12th, we begin our journey with an incredible group of artists who will guide us through the creation of some amazing pieces in over 17 FREE Taster Sessions. You will be shocked and amazed at what you can achieve when you embrace colour theory and learn from wonderful, nurturing experts. JOIN US!

You can sign up now to ensure that you don’t miss the FREE Taster Sessions!
🖌Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/KS23tasterT

Kaleidoscope features classes from 16 teachers over a 4-month period. Dive into classes to immerse yourself in colour theory, explore worldly wonders and celebrate the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.

Tens of thousands of students join us each and every year for this beautiful Taster Event. Whether you’re a Kaleidoscope veteran or you’re brand-new to Kaleidoscope; we welcome you with open arms and open hearts.💜

Join our growing community of like-minded creatives and spread your creative wings through the joyous skies of colour and wonder.

Join the Taster Week here: https://bit.ly/KS23tasterT
Join Kaleidoscope 2023 here: https://bit.ly/TAMKS23
Buy Kaleidoscope 2023 with coupon code COLOR23 for 30% OFF

I can’t wait for you to join us!
Love, Tam
xoxoxo 🥰

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Hey my frens. How goes you? Lately I've been feeli Hey my frens. How goes you? Lately I've been feeling quite low and blue and worried about the state of the world. I try hard to stay positive and see the light, the hope, the good, but so often it's *really* hard to keep keeping the faith you know? At least spring is here and I find so much solace in the bird song, pretty sunshine and blue sky. The fur babes, my kiddos and Andy of course help too. And; then there is the art that sustains me so so deeply. Like the painting below. It's a paint over collage -heavily modified- self portrait (we are doing this one for my lesson in June for Life Book), and it captures how I'm feeling right now quite well. There is a softness in it too. And; I've recently discovered a new colour scheme I really like; indigo with burnt sienna/ deep browns, something super earthy and beautiful about it. That's it for me for today, how are you?
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