News and Updates

I wanted to share a few news and updates with you.

I am back from an amazing trip in Europe. We had the chance to visit Amsterdam, London, Krakow and Berlin. Here are a few photos of this amazing trip. :)

Here are a few amazing photos by Hey Maca & Lazy Mom for the Glitter Guide.

Read full article here; The Glitter Guide

Their studio is a complete dream. I was so happy to see my artwork in their space.

I also wanted to list a few upcoming events :) Solo shows and group shows also.

MAY 18 2019

83 Avenue Morel, G0L1M0, Kamouraska, Québec

Group exposition in Kamouraska Québec with art gallery Champagne et Paradis

May 18 2019 - from 1pm-7pm

MAY 26 2019

Rue Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3L2

Solo exposition at the Gallery 33

26 may 2019 - Opening on may 26 from 1pm to 5pm

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I am really excited with both of these shows. I hope to meet your there !

xx

Lysa

Tips on Starting a Creative Practice

I thought I would take the time to share with you a few tips on how to start a creative practice. Having a creative habit can really change your perspective. Making space in your life to create can make your heart, brain and soul feel a little lighter, a little happier.

Important to remember : Each of us is born creative and creativity has nothing to do with being artistic.

“This is the real power of habit: the insight that your habits are what you choose them to be.” Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit

Photo : Charlotte Dussault

Creativity is not something you have just like that naturally. It is AUGMENTED by routine and habit. Creating a Good work habit is something extremely important if you wish to create powerfully.

Making space to embrace creativity in whatever form it presents itself to you builds confidence, exercises the mind, and creates new ways of thinking that is both therapeutic and transformative. There are plenty of ways to make room for creative living every day that require just a few minutes each day.

Here are a few tips ;

Rituals

Find a way to integrate a 10-15 minutes of a creative habit to your routine. At first a short daily dose of 10-15 minutes is all it takes. Wake up 15 minutes earlier or skip your scowling or Netflix routine for a little creative boost.

Remember : When you show up doing your creative activity, it wont be always beautiful, you might not feel inspired every single day… but whats important is that you will be creating something.

Do it for the process

Don’t start a creative habit with high expectations. Show up every single day and enjoy the process. For example if you are creating a painting habit, enjoy the process of painting itself. You must remove the burden of creating. You don’t have to create something that is “perfect,” “good” or “valuable.”

Make it special & keep an open mind

Create a space and a time for your creative habit. You can also add your material in a box or on a shelf close to your workspace in order to just get everything out and put everything back in when you are done. Keep an open mind. This is so important; make room for curiosity. Look at the world differently and open yourself to new possibilities without the fear of being right or wrong. You will probably see new connections and work your problems with a new point of view.

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Here are a few example of creative habits you can add to your life :

Photo : Charlotte Dussault

Art journal : keep a sketchbook close and paint, sketch or doodle every morning. You can also write and do whatever you want in your journal.

Make a photo series : Take a photo of something everyday : it could be your outfit everyday for a year, your coffee, your breakfast or something nice you notice everyday on your commute to work. Anything really. This exercise will make you a lot more mindful of your surroundings.

Work on paper : Try to make a small painting or drawing everyday it could be a flower a day or a plant everyday or anything that you enjoy painting on a small piece of paper.

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” 
― Twyla Tharp

if you wish to attend a workshop to kick start your creative journey please take a look at our workshops

Art supplies - List of my favorites

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately on social media regarding art supplies. I decided to create a list of my favorites . I’ve tested a lot of different brands and I am still constantly trying new products, so this list might change every once in a while.

At the moment I work a lot with Golden & liquitex for acrylic paint, le sennelier for oil pastels, prima and kuretake for my watercolors.

You can simply click on the images to view more. I hope this helps !

Florals - Current obsession.

Je suis en train de suivre la nature sans être capable de la saisir, je dois peut-être aux fleurs d'être devenu un peintre. 🌸 Claude Monet

I’ve been totally obsessed with flowers lately.

Here are a few inspirations and some of my work regarding this floral obsession.

(Sold) Tree peony

Unknown source.

(Sold) Sand and light

Ana Zilhão

“rose” from the new artprint series

Work on paper

“Silently a flower blooms,
In silence it falls away;
Yet here now, at this moment, at this place,
The world of the flower, the whole of
the world is blooming.
This is the talk of the flower, the truth
of the blossom:
The glory of eternal life is fully shining here.”
-Zenkei Shibayama

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New art print series. Inspired by the movement and colors of floral arrangements.

Loft tour

Our little loft is featured on Apartment Therapy :)

We moved here 6 months ago. It is a stimulating and inspiring place. The light is abundant throughout the day and I've got all I need at hand to paint at any time. We can relax as much as concentrate for work.

It's a functional and fun place to live. It's a frame for life.

Here is a link to the tour by Sylvie Lie 

Make share grow podcast

I was invited by the very talented painter Julie Marriott to participate to her amazing podcast Make Share grow

Here is the link to the episode. We talk about work, inspiration, process, favorite art materials and more!

https://juliemarriottart.com/podcast/episode16