I participated in the “WOMEN TOGETHER” Zoom meeting, hosted by Margaret Shrum, Manager of the Eileen Fisher store. We meditated and shared with each other what the word “HARVEST” meant to each one of us. We left the meeting with inspiration and gratitude in our hearts. We each made a promise to do something that would bring joy to others around us and to our earth.
“I believe that a powerful collective energy emerges when women connect with other women”. – EILEEN FISHER –
Watch my video to find out about my idea…
What do you think about my idea? If you like it and think kids and adults would be interested in signing up for this FREE ZOOM workshop, let me know. If I get enough interest (ten people) I will move ahead.
These are the Halloween decorations I display in my salon. Can you believe that these are made from brown paper grocery bags? I’m happy that so many of our clients love them!
Did you know that all big things start with small things? I love getting started with ideas in my head by scribbling or doodling one simple object like a cat, flower, girl, watermelon, socks, sunshine, etc. I collect all my doodlings in a scrapbook and pick one image. Then I begin thinking of all the different ways to expand and make it more creative. To me, creativity is taking the original butterfly (an example) and add personality to it to suit my personal style. Then I add stories to the image and turn it into a visual storyboard. This is a powerful way to communicate with others to get your ideas across. More to come on this project in the Artful Giving Community.
Today is the last day to sign up. Registration link is below!
Thank you for listening to a week of me talking about the Artful Giving Community. Well, today is the last day to register and 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: kh@studio904.com.
Sign up today here! I look forward to seeing in the inside of our community.
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: kh@studio904.com
Registration will close Friday evening, so what are you waiting for?
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.
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.
I’ve accumulated a bin full (plus more) of the brown paper grocery bags during this COVID time. I know that you have too. Attend the Brown Bag + Hanging Bird Ornament class and I will show you how to create a transformation from plain paper bags into beautiful art treasures that you can enjoy for yourself or gift to others. You will feel so good while creating these projects knowing that you are doing good things to reduce waste.
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-
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…
The Power Within You
Author: Louise Hays
I bought this book in audio format. I listened to it while walking my dog Max on warm summer evenings. What an inspirational book it is! After listening to each chapter, I realized how important it is for us to keep our power within us. When we give our power away to others, we become victims to life’s circumstances. Let’s keep our power within us and remain strong and independent!
I made hand painted gift wrapping paper + a card!
Lila is a sweet young lady with special needs. I bought her a coloring book for her birthday.
To give it a special look, I made my own wrapping paper from a newspaper print (purchased at Lowell’s) and drew large flowers using colored markers. The bright yellow ribbon helped to brighten the package. Lilly loved the gift!
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!
What does the word INTUITIVE mean to you? Here’s what I found in Webster’s Dictionary: Able to know or understand something because of feelings rather than facts or proof.
In the watercolor workshop I gave on July 25th, “Let’s Paint Intuitive Field Flowers”, we practiced how to paint colorful field flowers using our intuition vs. expectations.
What kind of mindset is needed to paint with intuition?
Give up our controlling mindset.
Relax and free our minds of clutter and worries.
Open up our hearts and absorb all the magic that enters.
Draw shapes and flowers without putting expectations.
Find the beauty in anything we draw or paint.
Say, “I’m ok the way I am”.
“Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.” -Oprah Winfrey-
I never thought giving a free on-line watercolor class would bring me so much joy, appreciation, and gratitude. When I saw the beautiful work created by the students in my class, I forgot about the hard work it takes to pull off a workshop such as this one.
Here is a student project gallery. Aren’t they great?
Piper
Janet
Christine
Sue
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Yoko
Piper
Stephanie
Stephanie
I appreciate all the comments from the students who participated in the class.
I loved the class yesterday! It really was lots of fun. You are not only a very talented artist but a great teacher, too. You make everything look so easy; when the truth is you are so very creative along with your natural talent. You are very generous to share your many talents. Thank you!I look forward to the next one. -Margo-
It was really a fun class and I enjoyed a lot of just letting go and relax and draw and paint. I thought it was very interesting so see everyone’s work being so beautiful and unique. I liked what I was able to create. Thanks for the wonderful class. I’m looking forward to the next one! -Yoko-
I truly enjoyed class on Saturday. I’m working on a birthday card for a friend using my “new talent”. Hmmm… somehow my animals don’t look like yours. -Melanie-
I really enjoyed this session. I was surprised HOW NICE mine turned out. Thank you for sharing this process. -Arlene-
Kay, I absolutely loved your class. My flowers came out very pretty and I know I will do more of this. Thank you so much! This was a bright spot in a stressful time. -Sue-
I loved your class and am so excited to learn a new technique! I ordered tome pens today and more watercolor paper. Please let me know if you teach another class. -Stephanie-
What a fun Saturday morning hour! Free, open creativity, simple, colorful, whimsical etc. etc. You are so generous with your knowledge. Thank you! Sign me up for your future classes! -Garnet-
