Here is what I worked on in our Focus Painting Session earlier today! I’m working on a series called “Where is Home?” which depicts lonely houses in unlikely places.

They’re coming along nicely one layer at a time. You can see my mini paintings where I worked out most of the major kinks ahead of time—highly recommend this technique!

(The Creative Collective coaching group meets every Tuesday for an hour of focused painting as a way to body double and share accountability.)

If you know me at all, you know that I’m cuckoo for Roll for Inspiration! I love letting the dice decide what I’m drawing. It takes the hardest part of the decision making out of my hands and lets me jump in.

For me, journaling through the Morning Pages method totally changed my life. It made me more self-aware, making it easier to recognize my own patterns and learn how to orient myself toward my goals. It’s like talking to my subconscious!

That is……. so obvious that I’m shocked we haven’t done it before. Great suggestion!

Oooooh, cool! The colors of the leaves are so pretty, and the background is really well done! Good idea, using a coloring book to help set the scene and giving you a jumping off point.

I think I know exactly what Prang set you’re talking about! I got started with the very same humble palette. You can do a lot with those paints and learn a TON.

I’m so glad to have you here, Kolina! I love this piece so much. It has so many gorgeous colors, textures, and dimensions that it takes the eye on a lovely journey.

Oooh yes! It looks so magical, doesn’t it? I especially like those styles when there is just a bit of ink splatter.

I currently have my eye on these scrumptious pens that are perfect for the job!

https://www.dreamingdogs.com.br/shop/ruling-pens/?lang=en

Hahaha cats want nothing more than to supervise what you’re doing and judge

I’ve never tried that Kuratake pen! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the recommendation!

Heck yes! I can totally see this coming up in 2026! Thanks for the suggestion

Also, “Fish Nightmares, Cat Dreams” is killing me what a great collection of kitties

Hiya, Glenda! Glad to have you here!

I remember this workshop, it was so much fun! I look forward to the Summer Creative Retreat all year

That does sound like a great routine you’ve created for yourself! Those little bits of intentionality and gratitude can do WONDERS. Nice!

Oooh, I’ve never heard of this paper! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the hot tip!