About Studio Yellow

✨ 3 reasons it’s absolutely okay for me, a self-employed small business owner, to take a break:
1. Energy isn’t endless. Rest is fuel. I’m taking some long service leave… but I will be back. The Art Mentoring Program (weekly Classes), Splat ‘n’ Chat and Weekend workshops will resume in July.🍍
2. Creativity needs breathing room. A break will create more space for my personal arts practice.🍍
3. I’m human. Planning time to slow down is part of staying well, staying grounded, and staying connected to myself and my family...especially with grandbaby number 3 due in June.🍍💛💛💛
What about you???? Is it time you hit pause? Planned a proper break?? Made time for your hobbies and interests?🤔
Remember, your future self will thank you.🙏
While I haven’t scheduled any classes for a few weeks (mid-May to mid-July), I’m not leaving planet earth, so you can still reach out to me with inquiries, knowing I might take a little longer than usual to respond! 👍🏻
#resteasy #refreshyourself #CreativeVision #ArtAndLife #longserviceleave

I’m genuinely proud of the remarkable growth you’ve achieved!!! I’m talking to you, Pat! Since your first session at Studio Yellow all those years ago, as an Art Mentoring program participant, an eager student at weekend workshops and a regular at Splat ‘n’ Splat, you have become a ‘REAL’ artist in every sense of the word! You have put in the effort and perseverance and look at you now!!🙌 #proudmoment❤️ #effortequalsresults #artclassesforadults #hobbiesareimportant #artforlife

Michael is right! Making things isn’t just an activity—it’s a way of being in the world.

We all have creativity running through our veins…children, teens, and adults, it’s always there; it just changes over time. It’s definitely not something that begins and ends.

Creativity doesn’t depend on how often you make art, or how old you are, or whether you have amazing fine-motor skills. It lives underneath all of that.

It shows up in how you notice things, how you process life, and how you respond to what you see and feel.

And like any meaningful relationship, it isn’t fixed. It changes shape as you change. Sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, sometimes paused—but it’s never truly gone.

When you’re ready to hit PLAY on your creativity…when you’re ready to put some time into a relationship that will improve every aspect of your life, I’m here to get you started.
Just one 4-week Module of my Art Mentoring Program, a weekend workshop, a private lesson…will set you up for a lifetime of possibilities… Art is a hobby that will grow and evolve…starting wherever you’re at now.

Contact me today to arrange an obligation-free chat about why making art matters.
#CreativeLife #CreativeJourney #MakeArt #CreativeMindset #EverydayArt

Happy birthday little buddy! 🎉💛🎂 #cavoodlelove #secondincharge #therapydogsrock #loyalcompanion #artbuddy

There are moments in both life (and art) when you feel like you’ve tried everything… and nothing is working. Things feels stuck. The idea feels lost. The energy feels gone.😩

When creating art (as in life), that “I’ve exhausted all possibilities” feeling is often just the edge of a breakthrough—not the end of it.🎉

Step back. Change your angle. Try a different tool. Let go of how you think it should be…seek out support (Fresh eyes that can see other solutions).🤔

Because more often than not, you haven’t actually run out of ideas—you just can’t quite see the next step, YET.💪

Keep going. Take baby steps. Even the messiest moments can lead you forward! A creative hobby is the best training ground…for building confidence and resilience in all areas of your life. 💛 Be sure to sign up for my newsletters, via my website, for more inspiration and tips. 👍🏻 #creativeprocess #donťgiveup #newpossibilities #smallsteps #daybyday