MY BIGGEST PAINTING SALE TO DATE!

I’m getting ready to move into my new backyard studio, and this means I’m clearing house!

All of my original paintings, prints, products, and other studio treasures will be seriously discounted as part of my Big Studio Moving Sale, September 22nd and 23rd.

I honestly haven’t put much effort into selling my original paintings for the past seven years, so this is a pretty rare and exciting moment in Flora history.

The big sale will take place in my Portland studio and also on the “Available Work” page of my website.

PAINTING SESSIONS EPISODE ELEVEN: SNEAK PEEK

In this Session, I explore something I’ve been inspired to try for some time, and the process results in a big breakthrough!

Combining family letters, photos, stencils and my archive of creative studies with acrylic paint, I weave together a large-scale mixed media creation on a wood panel.

This Session is both emotionally moving and personally energizing, and I can’t wait to create more paintings using these materials!

If you’re curious about adding more mixed media elements and personal ephemera into your paintings, this Session is a must watch.

I BELIEVE CREATIVITY CAN SAVE THE WORLD. HERE’S WHY.

I wrote these words two years ago, but they’re fresh on my mind today:

While complex global systems intensify, we are being called back to a time when creativity was both an essential part of survival and an integral part of human expression.

As I watch the incredible turbulence gripping the planet right now, I find myself dreaming about a radically different kind of future – one where our Earth is in balance and all living beings are treated with dignity and respect.

My soul yearns so strongly for this kind of reality, and I do believe it’s possible, but not without a massive shift in how we think and act.

This is where creativity comes in.

LIFE BOOK 2018 TEACHER LINEUP + GIVE AWAY

I’m teaching a brand new course on Life Book 2018!

If you haven’t already heard about Life Book, it’s a year-long online course featuring 23 incredible art teachers who share their mixed media art techniques throughout the year. This year, Life Book will also feature 12 wellness guides offering additional practices like yoga, aromatherapy, and dance.

Registration for Life Book opens on September 12. Be sure to enter my Life Book Giveaway for a chance to win a free spot!

CREATIVE REVOLUTION CHALLENGE 2017

Inspired by the Creative Revolution E-Course and my ongoing quest to weave more creativity into everyday life, I’ve put together thirty fun prompts for you to explore during the month of September.

My challenge for you is to complete every single prompt sometime during the month of September. I know you can do this, and when you complete all the prompts, there will be prizes, friends. Always prizes! (Keep reading for details).

I hope this Challenge inspires more creative living during the month of September while giving you a little taste of The Creative Revolution E-Course.

THE MAGIC KEY TO BRAVE INTUITIVE PAINTING

It took me years to find the words to describe some of the philosophies I use in my Brave Intuitive Painting process.

Painting is such a nonverbal pursuit, after all.

However, when I started teaching workshops and writing books, I suddenly found myself digging deeper into the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ behind what I do, so I could share my ideas with others more effectively.

In this week’s Hey Flora Episode, I’m happy to share this golden nugget with you.

PAINTING SESSIONS EPISODE TEN: SNEAK PEEK

In this month’s Painting Session, I decided to step out of my comfort zone by embracing the world of pure abstraction, and I learned so much.

By not allowing myself to use my quintessential, recognizable imagery such as flowers, figures, plants, and animals, I was forced to explore color, mark-making, and form in a whole new way.

What I found really interesting was how free this process actually made me feel.

Instead of seeking out and/or forcing images or a narrative, I was able to simply play with color, mark, value, and form in a way that felt relaxing, expressive, and full of possibility.

I’M TEACHING AT 1440 MULTIVERSITY!

1440 is designed to invite more presence, awareness, and connection to what really matters in life, and I’m honored to be teaching a collaborative workshop with my dear friend, Cvita Mamic, called Beyond the Surface, October 15th – 20th.

Throughout this five-days, we’ll weave together mindful movement, writing prompts, guided meditations, and unique, mixed-media creative exercises to uncover personal symbols and explore how creativity can serve as a vehicle to access and transform energy, thoughts, and patterns.

TENDING WHAT IS PRECIOUS

A bright, soulful woman from my online community, my mom’s sister’s husband (aka my uncle), and two of my friend’s beloved doggie companions all left this earthly realm in a flash.

With each loss, my heart ached, tears flowed, and I was left with a potent mixture of sadness, reverence, and gratitude.

I believe sharing my first public speech about losing my own beloved mama at the Brave Girl Symposium just two weeks ago cracked me open and allowed me to access my emotions around these losses in a more immediate and authentic way. And for that, I am truly thankful.