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I want to help you create a little JOY in your LIFE through ART. Whether you are a widow, widower, empty nester, suffer with anxiety and or depression, art helps me heal and it can help you too.

Dive into a world where art and creativity intertwine to spark joy in everyday moments. Here, you'll discover simple yet inspiring projects designed to ignite your passion for expression. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, join me in exploring the transformative power of artistry and the joy it brings to our lives.

Let's paint, craft, and create our way to happiness together!

-Teresa

How Art & Creativity Heal

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  • Want a Brain That's 4–7 Years Younger? Pick Up a Paintbrush.

    Want a Brain That's 4–7 Years Younger? Pick Up ...

    According to a recent study by Nature Communications, people who pursue creative interests and hobbies have brains that are 4-7 years younger on average than those who don't.

    Want a Brain That's 4–7 Years Younger? Pick Up ...

    According to a recent study by Nature Communications, people who pursue creative interests and hobbies have brains that are 4-7 years younger on average than those who don't.

  • Hello June: A Fresh Page for Creativity and Joy

    Hello June: A Fresh Page for Creativity and Joy

    Little moments matter. More than we sometimes realize. I know creativity has been that gentle place for me many times in life. After loss. During stress. In seasons where life felt overwhelming or uncertain. Creativity did...

    Hello June: A Fresh Page for Creativity and Joy

    Little moments matter. More than we sometimes realize. I know creativity has been that gentle place for me many times in life. After loss. During stress. In seasons where life felt overwhelming or uncertain. Creativity did...

  • Memorial Day, Memory & Making Something Meaningful

    Memorial Day, Memory & Making Something Meaningful

    There’s something about Memorial Day that feels different. Create something Patriotic Yes… there are backyard barbecues, sunshine, garden centers overflowing with flowers, and the unofficial kickoff to summer (which you...

    Memorial Day, Memory & Making Something Meaningful

    There’s something about Memorial Day that feels different. Create something Patriotic Yes… there are backyard barbecues, sunshine, garden centers overflowing with flowers, and the unofficial kickoff to summer (which you...

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How Art and Creativity Heal

Stop Just Wishing: How Creativity Turns Manifestation Into Reality

Stop Just Wishing: How Creativity Turns Manifes...

Every time you pick up a brush, pen, journal, glue stick, scissors, camera, or chunk of dried-up modeling clay, you're taking action. You are proving to yourself that you don't...

Stop Just Wishing: How Creativity Turns Manifes...

Every time you pick up a brush, pen, journal, glue stick, scissors, camera, or chunk of dried-up modeling clay, you're taking action. You are proving to yourself that you don't...

How Art Can Bring Us Both a Little More Joy and Why I Need You as Much as You Need a Little More Joy (Yes, You!)

How Art Can Bring Us Both a Little More Joy and...

👉🏼 How do I reach more women who need creativity in their lives?Women like you—who maybe feel overwhelmed, who miss feeling confident, who just want something simple and joyful to...

How Art Can Bring Us Both a Little More Joy and...

👉🏼 How do I reach more women who need creativity in their lives?Women like you—who maybe feel overwhelmed, who miss feeling confident, who just want something simple and joyful to...

5 Amazing Reasons Women Need to Take Time for Themselves to Create and Connect

5 Amazing Reasons Women Need to Take Time for T...

Something magical happens when women come together to create. It’s not just about the art; it’s about the laughter, encouragement, and shared experiences. Whether it’s swapping DIY junk journal ideas...

5 Amazing Reasons Women Need to Take Time for T...

Something magical happens when women come together to create. It’s not just about the art; it’s about the laughter, encouragement, and shared experiences. Whether it’s swapping DIY junk journal ideas...

Hello, Spring! Refreshing Your Creativity as the Seasons Change

Hello, Spring! Refreshing Your Creativity as th...

Spring isn’t just a change in the weather—it’s an invitation to refresh, reset, and get inspired. So, let’s talk about how we can embrace the season’s creativity and breathe new...

Hello, Spring! Refreshing Your Creativity as th...

Spring isn’t just a change in the weather—it’s an invitation to refresh, reset, and get inspired. So, let’s talk about how we can embrace the season’s creativity and breathe new...

Create a Piece of Art or Craft for Your Health

Create a Piece of Art or Craft for Your Health

  5 compelling reasons why should you carve out time each week to paint, draw, knit, cook or craft!  Order one of my complete art ktis or digital downloads, check...

Create a Piece of Art or Craft for Your Health

  5 compelling reasons why should you carve out time each week to paint, draw, knit, cook or craft!  Order one of my complete art ktis or digital downloads, check...

Your Art Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

Your Art Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect (and Why Th...

Have you ever sat down to paint, only to feel frozen by the fear that it won’t look just right? or just like mine? Maybe you compare your work to...

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Your Art Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect (and Why Th...

Have you ever sat down to paint, only to feel frozen by the fear that it won’t look just right? or just like mine? Maybe you compare your work to...

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