Creative Spirit Elissa Nesheim

Elissa Nesheim is a professional watercolor artist living and working in Northern California. Inspired by long drives across the hills and prairies of her first home, South Dakota, her watercolor landscapes are an impression, a feeling of the natural world. As a lover...

Creative Spirit Kerri Kokias

Kerri Kokias is a stay-at-home mom, children’s book author, and artist living in Seattle, Washington. Her wall hangings feature modern application of traditional fiber crafts such as embroidery, cross stitch, and weaving. Her work is characterized by a bold use of...

Tips & Tricks: 3 Ways to Build an Art Habit

In today’s Tips and Tricks I highlight 3 strategies for cultivating your artist habit: Your three articles for today: Creative Spirit Crystal Moody Creative Spirit Samantha Bennett How to Travel with Your Creativity Are you looking to find time, make space and commit...

Top Ten Takeaways: Deep Work

I heard an interview with Cal Newport talking about the importance of deep work and decided to pick up his book to read more. As creatives, we naturally incline towards deep work. Making art is a focused, time driven practice. Newport fears our new culture of...

Creative Spirit Amy Jones

Amy Jones of ‘Cheese Before Bedtime’ creates embroidery with a difference in her Auckland studio with husband Evan, baby Emme and dog Pepper by her side. She embraces interior trends, street fashion and kiwi culture in her textiles. Amy has a degree in Interior Design...