Embracing Compassion at the Arts and Wellness Cafe

Join me in the Arts and Wellness Cafe as we look at how we can be more compassionate to ourselves and others.

Let's journey together creating a nurturing space where compassion flourishes, benefiting both ourselves and the world.

Arts and Wellness Cafe - Stress Free Creative Journey

Join me in the studio for Arts and Wellness Cafe I share a word this week is Stress Free, what do we have to do in our every day lives to make sure that we can handle those stressful times.  In the video I share an art journal process, slow stitched projects, and inspiring book, tip and question for the week.  Some interesting topics for you to ponder.

#artsandwellnesscafe #artjournal #mixedmediaarts #slowstitching #creativity #inspiration  #motivation #tipfortheweek #questionoftheweek #creativebook #artisttalk #artsandwellness #studiotalk #stressfree

Arts and Wellness Cafe - Accelerated

Join me in the Arts and Wellness Cafe. In this episode, we explore the word of the week and discuss ways to draw inspiration from our surroundings to enhance our work and share our favorite artists and their impact on our growth.

In this episode, we also cover the following topics:

-  Art Journal process: Discover how to experiment with different effects using supplies such as graphite and water-soluble graphite tints.

-  Fabric Art Projects: Get a sneak peek into resist dyeing and explore the exciting possibilities of this craft.

-  Question and Tip of the Week: Stay motivated and inspired by answering the question, "What would be your dream collaboration?"

-  Arts and Artists Spotlight: Learn about the upcoming Barbados Artists Studio Tours happening on February 3rd and 4th.

-  Join us at the Arts and Wellness Cafe for an engaging and inspiring conversation.

Arts and Wellness Cafe - Motivation Episode 3

Welcome to the Arts and Wellness Cafe! Today, we're diving into the world of creativity and motivation. Have you ever wondered how to keep your artistic flame burning, even in those moments of doubt and creative fog? In this episode, we'll explore ways in which you can keep yourself motivated in your creative journey. It's all about building what I call your 'creative toolkit' that you can dip into and which will inspire and reignite your artistic passions.  

I will also share how you can create the space in your journal for your creativity and give you alternative suggestions to simplify the activity.

Food for thought: Take a moment to reflect on what motivates you in your creative activities?. What drives you to keep creating art, even in challenging times?

  Share your thoughts.

#artsandwellness #creativity #mixedmediaartist #create #realityarts #artsandwellnesscafe #motivation #artjournalideas #artjournalpages

Arts and Wellness Cafe - Your Creative Journey

Welcome to the second episode of Arts and Wellness Cafe. In this episode we are going to be talking about Creativity, and exploring your creative journey. When did you realize you wanted to do something creative? #mixedmediaarts  #artisttalk #artsandwellnesscafe #creativity #intuitiveart #creativeprocess #makeart #createdaily #artheals #artsandwellness #creativity

Elevate Your Wellbeing: Experience Self-Nurturing

I am back with a new series of the Arts and Wellness Cafe, looking at ways we nurture ourselves and taking time out, I hope you can join us

#artsandwellnesscafe #artsandwellness #creativity #mixedmediaartist #intuitiveart #createdaily #realityarts #artsandhealth #artheals #nurturing

Tip for the Week - Creative Ideas for your well-being (Arts and Wellness...

What to do in your creative projects to be more effective?  Check out tip for the week!

#tipfortheweek #creativeideas #artsandwellnesscafe #realityarts #creative

New video up - Arts and Wellness Café on my YouTube channel (link in profile) the words for the month - 'Limitless and Pause' stop a while, grab a drink, put up your feet as we have a chat, and share a few creative projects #artsandwellnesscafe #artiststalk #artpractice #bookreview #artjournalideas #artjournal #creativepractice #realityarts #creativity #amandatrought #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartist #textileart #slowstitching #fabricart #artjournalpage #color #100foamstamps https://www.instagram.com/p/CalTphiuVbb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Arts and Wellness Café - You are Remarkable!!

I have been sharing more smaller pieces I talk about it in the Arts and Wellness Cafe, link in bio. Here is the latest piece. I will be sharing more over the coming week 😍 #creativejourney #minipaintings #art #creativity #realityarts #amandatrought #artpractice #artsandwellnesscafe #artforsale #texturedpainting #figurativeart #intuitiveart #mixedmediaartideas https://www.instagram.com/p/CRumzCZlJ6w/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join me in the Arts and Wellness Cafe on my YouTube channel where I talk more about this piece linknin profile, it is still a work in progress but has moved on from were it was. The word for the Cafe is Intuitive, and this is an example of my intuitive work. My flower pigment pieces are coming on and getting ready to be stitched will be sharing more of #art #intuitiveart #realityart #intuitiveartists #realityarts #artsandwellnesscafe #recycled #artsandwellness #mixedmediaartideas #mixedmediaartist #artistinthecaribbean #artistinbarbados #artistinbloom #amandatrought #inspiredart #creativejourney #artsandwellbeing #creatingspace #melanatedart https://www.instagram.com/p/CQPnuFYA36K/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here she is close up with a bit more stitching to go, I have a few designs that I am looking at to see how they work as stitched pieces. For the next one I am excited to use natural dyes and pigments that I have been playing with. #stitching #waxresist #waxresistdyeing #slowstitching #realityarts #creatingspace #creativeadventure #creativewellness #artinstagram #artistinthecaribbean #artpractice #therapeuticart #artheals #artforsale #amandatrought #wallhanging #stitched #createdaily #creativity #figurativeart #artinbarbados #visualart #artfuljourney #artislife #artlove #artsandwellbeing #artsandwellnesscafe https://www.instagram.com/p/Cap3HEzuIy4/?utm_medium=tumblr