The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Hello art lovers! Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are safe and well as the seasons slowly change and the fun and festivities of Christmas draw near. Yes, Christmas! Can you believe it’s only 6 short weeks away?! With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, this is a wonderful time of year to reflect on what it means to give. All through the year, we are constantly giving our energy to others. We [...] November 9, 2021
#Wearyourcrown❤ global campaign
It has been a while since my last blog and my studio has been busier than ever. I’m super excited to share with you the vision and progress for the #wearyourcrown❤ global campaign, a movement to empower women and raise money for women and girls all around the world! At the heart of the Urban Queen is a celebration of our unique strengths as women and leaders in our community. One of my absolute favourite things about this [...] August 30, 2021
Good vibes only
Good vibes only In this modern day, time goes by so quickly and it is all too easy to fall into periods of stress, anxiety, sadness and fatigue. But whenever I am feeling down, I hear a voice inside encouraging me to pick myself back up and just keep going. Even if I can’t control anything else around me, I can control how I feel and I can deliberately focus on moments of happiness and joy. That [...] July 7, 2021
#Wearyourcrown♥
Have you ever wanted to be an artist’s muse? Well, here’s your chance! For my next Urban Queen series, I want to paint YOU and celebrate how you #wearyourcrown♥. Over the last year, I have absolutely adored getting to know and grow my online art community. It’s a wonderful privilege to be sharing my story, thoughts, and paintings with you all. But the Urban Queen movement isn’t all about my art. It’s about you, me, and [...] June 23, 2021
A love letter to the the crown that serves and the women who shine
As an artist, I am constantly inspired by the world around me and the people, places and circumstances that I come across. I am always curious, questioning and connecting the natural, spiritual and physical worlds to create meaningful works of art. It was almost inevitable, therefore, that I should find creative inspiration from COVID-19 and how the pandemic has affected our society. I have always believed that the universe needs balance to be in harmony – balance [...] May 31, 2021
Mother’s Love
Mother’s Day is one of my favourite celebrations of the year because it shines a light on a figure that often gives so much while expecting nothing in return. I believe every mother is a Queen in her own right – and you lovely ladies deserve to be recognised and celebrated! It was not until I had my own child that I truly started to appreciate my own mother, and everything she has provided me over [...] May 7, 2021
The call of the phoenix
It is often said that eyes are the windows to your soul, and isn’t it amazing how true that can be? In another’s eyes, you can witness their story. You can see the tears of joy or grief, or the spark of awe and wonder. So much can be said in a single glance! This week, my own eyes keep gravitating towards one particular painting in the studio – Phoenix, lovingly named by one of [...] April 2, 2021
Rock your crown this International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day, my lovelies! Connecting with my Urban Queen community has shown me time and time again that there are so many women out there fighting hard everyday. Fighting for equality, fighting to be heard, fighting to just stay afloat and be a shining example to our kids. Each and every person has so much strength and we’re always giving to others. But we sometimes forget to nourish ourselves. Well, [...] March 7, 2021
Art is resilience in action.
Something I have often thought of as a mother is that well-known quote, “the days go slow, but the years go by fast”. Well, doesn’t that just describe this last year perfectly? When we first entered lockdown, each day felt incredibly long, full of uncertainty and confusion. And yet, my family and I soon fell into a new pattern of normal. We adapted our home to create a make-shift studio, I started painting and very soon, the [...] February 26, 2021
Let’s talk about love!
Hello art loving friends! As with every new year, I started 2021 full of optimism and excitement. Bursting with lots of fun ideas and creative energy that I can’t wait to share. And, this year I’m even more excited because it kicks off with a sweet milestone: our fast growing, art loving community is now over 10,000 strong! I Love You x 10k I am incredibly happy that our arty family reached 10k recently, we almost [...] February 3, 2021
