My Forest Studio
I love the forest. For me, it’s a mysterious and nurturing place that soothes my mind, body, and soul. When I can’t be in my art studio, creating art, you’ll find me in my forest studio… Being nurtured by nature so I can Dream, Imagine, and Create…
I love the forest. For me, it’s a mysterious and nurturing place that soothes my mind, body, and soul.
Where I live, I’m surrounded by the huge, grandfather trees of the rainforests in British Columbia. Whenever I can, I make my way into the woods for a run, a hike, or simply a leisurely walk. Not only is it healthy fresh air, but it’s also therapeutic!
In Japan this is a practice called shinrin-yoku. Shinrin means forest and yoku means bath, so it translates to forest-bathing. You don’t need to exercise to receive the benefits of the forest, you only need to take in the atmosphere of the forest through your senses, so just taking time out from your busy life and going into the woods brings positive health benefits.
Here's a little video I made a couple of years ago when I was in Norway. It's a beautiful and tranquil place…
“Get lost in nature and you will find yourself.”
When I can’t be in my art studio, creating art, you’ll find me in my forest studio… Being nurtured by nature so I can Dream, Imagine, and Create…
“The fairy-tale journey may look like an outward trek across plains and mountains, through castles and forests, but the actual movement is inward, into the lands of the soul.”
Dream Catcher (read the fairy tale)
Harvesting Dreams
Autumn is about stepping out, creating, energy and action.
As you emerge with a new sense of self in the world, you are clear on who you are and what you want to create. It's time to reap what you have sown as you harvest your dreams and make them real.
After Summer’s inhale into Being, Autumn exhales into Doing. This is a time for…
Autumn ~ Emerging Red
Red is the dynamic energy that flows through all living things... and emerges as herSelf.
Red is smart and knows what she wants. She takes decisive action to bring her dreams to reality... Red is strong, courageous and ready to step forward into her dreams. Bold and dynamic, she walks her own path...
ESSENCE WORD: CREATE
COLOURS: VIBRANT RED, ELECTRIC BLUE, BRILLIANT GREEN
ELEMENT: FIRE
Autumn is about stepping out, creating, energy and action.
As you emerge with a new sense of self in the world, you are clear on who you are and what you want to create. It's time to reap what you have sown as you harvest your dreams and make them real.
After Summer’s inhale into Being, Autumn exhales into Doing. This is a time for action and creating your visions into physical form.
Opportunity ~ You are clear on your passions, purpose and desire. With clarity comes effortless creativity.
Challenge ~ When you move into action, you can be drawn away from your centre and original inspiration. Caught up in the Doing you forget to rest and breathe in, running out of fuel for your fire.
Action ~ To keep your energy and creativity flowing, create a daily practice to bring harmony and balance into your life. Follow every action step with a rest period, just as the inhale follows the exhale.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter ~ Which One Are You?
Just as in nature, we are continuously moving through these cycles. I made a little quiz that you can take to discover where you are in this Life Cycle of Creativity.
