Hi, I’m checking in today to address few questions that people asked about my upcoming Artful Giving Community. I hope this video will give you some clarity about what I have in mind.

One thing I forgot to say in the video. If you are not able to attend the workshops, don’t worry. I will send you a replay within 24 hours after the event. Plus they will be posted in our Artful Giving Community site so you can watch them anytime at your convenience.

I hope you will join me. Your launching membership price for three months of workshops, weekly programs, fun and personal self-care is well worth it for the launching member’s price of $60, don’t you think?

If you have any questions, please reach me at: [email protected]

Registration will close Friday evening, so what are you waiting for?

Sign up today here!

So, what exactly is the Artful Giving Community? It is a membership program that is designed for those who enjoy creativity and are committed to living a life that is aligned with one’s personal values. The projects that we will be working on will be inspired by a host of things like design, illustrations, crafts, and creative thinking. My desire and ultimate goal will be to nurture and inspire each member of this community, promote their unique, individual talents, and encourage close, personal connections.

Here’s what you can expect from this program:

• You will be engaged in a fun and creative monthly art workshop on Zoom.
• You will participate in a weekly lecture/demonstration on how to make something new and exciting, discuss ideas or share stories about potential projects, or take a deeper dive into the philosophy of life-long learning and the art of giving.
• You will enjoy the surprise “Pop-In” training that will keep you inspired, motivated and learn new skills such as how to scale your artwork.  
• You will become a part of a supportive community that’ll help you grow by exchanging ideas with one another.

In addition, your transformational journey will include…

• Developing a clear roadmap to inspire confidence in your creative brain.
• Practicing self-care through your daily art practices.
• Discovering hidden gifts that you never knew or thought you had.
• Creating gifts of little art treasures both simply and quickly. 
• Producing more inner joy and spreading it to others.

So, what exactly is the Artful Giving Community? It is a membership program that is designed for those who enjoy creativity and are committed to living a life that is aligned with one’s personal values. The projects that we will be working on will be inspired by a host of things like design, illustrations, crafts, and creative thinking. My desire and ultimate goal will be to nurture and inspire each member of this community, promote their unique, individual talents, and encourage close, personal connections.

Here’s what you can expect from this program:

• You will be engaged in a fun and creative monthly art workshop on Zoom.
• You will participate in a weekly lecture/demonstration on how to make something new and exciting, discuss ideas or share stories about potential projects, or take a deeper dive into the philosophy of life-long learning and the art of giving.
• You will enjoy the surprise “Pop-In” training that will keep you inspired, motivated and learn new skills such as how to scale your artwork.  
• You will become a part of a supportive community that’ll help you grow by exchanging ideas with one another.

In addition, your transformational journey will include…

• Developing a clear roadmap to inspire confidence in your creative brain.
• Practicing self-care through your daily art practices.
• Discovering hidden gifts that you never knew or thought you had.
• Creating gifts of little art treasures both simply and quickly. 
• Producing more inner joy and spreading it to others.

As many of you know, I am a person who has combined business, art, and philanthropy to create beautiful things that others can enjoy. The idea of reaching out and offering this unique pilot membership really excites me because the possibilities and the connections that can ultimately be made are endless. If you are one of those who share my vision and are excited to get started, I hope that you will join me in building this new community!

Registeration will be opened from Monday, Sept. 28 – Friday, Oct. 2.

The registration fee is only $60. for the three-month pilot program.

Click here to sign-up.

The exciting workshop is coming right away! Our launching members will be signed up for the first workshop (Brown Bag Gift Boxes + Bird ornament) on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time).  This workshop will be offered complimentary to our launching members.

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I’ve been busy building my new membership site, The Art of Giving Community. People often tell me, I don’t think I’m the right one to join your community because I’m not creative. I have no imagination for using colors in an attractive way or draw anything, even if they are very simple.

My answer is, “We are all creative. Only people who are not creative are the ones who don’t practice it”.

I made a video for you about my creative journey.

Today I create little treasures of art using watercolors, markers, crayons, and a bin full of colorful paper scraps that makes me happy.

Sounds like fun? Gather up some scraps, a watercolor set, some inspiring words, and give it a try.

You are a fit for the Artful Giving Community if you want to:

😀 Stop procrastinating and commit to simple art practice daily.

🤤Uncover the magic of simplicity and beauty in everything you do in life.

🤤Get help with discovering and unleashing the creativity that lays within you.

🤤Make a deeper connection with people who are important to you.

😋Empower yourself to have a happy day, every day.

😋Find more purpose in your life, we’ll show you how!

Where and how to register? Coming Monday!

“Creativity is a natural extension of your enthusiasm”. -Earl Nightingale-

Teaching is one of my favorite things to do…

Over the last few months, I took the opportunity to teach a few flower painting classes using watercolors. From what people told me both during and after the classes, I quickly learned how much they enjoyed the process of not only developing their creative talents but also connecting with a community of like-minded people. In particular, one student’s comment really resonated with me: “I loved how you combined creative learning and self-care! It awakened a part of me that was asleep!”

 

After watching this group devour all sorts of new information as well as improve their skills in just a few days, I knew that this was just the beginning of something special. This one experience made me realize that I had so many more project ideas that I could share! I instantly decided that I wanted to teach people all sorts of things that I’ve created over the years while marketing and branding my socially-responsible business, producing arts and crafts to raise money for my philanthropy causes, and teaching art classes in local art stores. I definitely wasn’t done yet.  

So, I’ve been thinking…

What if there was a small community of people that I could both teach and learn from? And what would happen if each member of the community could learn from one another? The wonderful magic that we create could be transformed into a concept I’d like to call:  “Artful Giving.” The idea behind Artful Giving would be to involve yourself in a unique and creative journey to make beautiful, but simple, hand-made treasures that would be identified by your own personal brand. The end result would be sharing art with people around you to bring true joy to their lives – something that is much needed in these current, uncertain times. 

Keep your eyes open. I will be sending you an invitation to join me in a few days. I am really excited about launching this community. I hope you will become a launching member of the Artful Giving Community!

Where did the summer go? It’s amazing to me that the COVID months from March to August just flew by with lightning speed. Here we are entering the last four months of the year without knowing what the future will bring for all of us. Here are some thoughts I have about how we can proceed safely into the autumn months.

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Some things worth sharing…

I had fun painting this sweet picture!

I used watercolor gouache to paint this picture and was surprised at how bright the flowers came out. I’m always drawn to painting little girls with their dogs. I guess it’s because I love dogs so much. They are the sweetest, most unselfish friends we can ever have. This painting will keep me feeling bright even in the gloomy winter months.

I’m sharing this painting to encourage the students who took my watercolor workshops to keep on with their painting practices. Keep showing up and let your creative energy flow!

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Lots of exciting things are coming up. Keep tuned!