Light and Shadow: a Meditation
They move with the time of day and make visible the dance of the breeze. Dappling the world shadows are darkly mystifying. When I paint shadows, I often use all…
Off With the Fairies-A Walking Meditation
Take a walk, if you will, among the trees. For there are times when a walk in the forest is much more than just a simple walk in the forest.…
Creating Space for your Inner Child
The other night I had a visit from a lovely friend (social distancing, of course. We sat outside in my studio, drinking pink gin, painting and chatting). My friend has…
Contemplative Silence
Lately, I have committed myself to a practise of contemplative prayer. This is essentially a practise of silence, of stilling the mind - or not so much stilling the mind…
Art for Self-care and Mindfulness
Through the process of being creative, we can achieve deep relaxation and clarity, otherwise known as the ‘flow state’. Art and creativity has been shown to alleviate symptoms of anxiety …