Creating Memories and Magic Moments. Summer Art Camp 2023
10 years ago, I had an idea to gather groups of budding artists and host a summer art camp to do all the things I loved to do as a child....
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- Jun 8
- 4 min
Wanderlust and art in Spain,
Wanderlust and art in Spain, A few years back, I attended fellow artists show, John Lennard, at Masters Gallery in Calgary, AB. I deeply...
- Jun 22, 2019
- 2 min
Bearspaw School Mural Project
Nothing keeps an artist more present than 600+ students, staff and volunteers collaborating to create a 6 x 12 ft mural… Just say YES and...
- Jul 31, 2017
- 2 min
Value of Silence- Summer Art Camp reflections.
Silence gives answers ~ Rumi Reflecting on my 5th annual summer art camp where I had the joy of spending a creative week with a group of...
- Jul 3, 2017
- 3 min
Wow! She went brave!
“Trust that little voice in your head that says “Wouldn’t it be interesting if…” And then do it.” ~Duane Michals The idea of having an...
- Aug 4, 2016
- 3 min
Independent Spirit- Summer Art Camp 2016
“We teach what we most need to learn” ~ Richard Bach The purpose of my art camp is for the students to feel what it is like to be an...
- Feb 1, 2016
- 3 min
Energy Exchange
“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”~Buddha If you have been...
- Aug 21, 2015
- 3 min
Courageous, Confident or Just Plain Crazy!..Driving tips for Ireland from a Canadian Girl
“If you believe you can-YOU WILL!” Upon returning safely from a 3 week trip to Ireland, I thought I would share a few driving tips. Being...
- Jul 22, 2015
- 3 min
Confetti Trees, Color and Creativity
“I think this is how we are supposed to be in the world-Present and in Awe.” ~Anne Lamott Encaustic Confetti Tree Summer Camp 2015 Last...
- Jul 6, 2015
- 2 min
I am not the Bionic Women
“A Break from technology can help us to feel human again. And I am pretty sure there’s still no App for that.”~ Micheal J. Chase. Morning...
- Apr 18, 2015
- 3 min
Celebrating Birthdays and the Element of Surprise
Nature’s Birthday Candles 18×36 Oil http://www.michelleausten.ca “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive...
- Apr 15, 2015
- 2 min
Living an Open-Ended Life..and wearing good shoes.
Do you find it is easy to do work for others- less easy to do your own work? Are you burnt out and tired from serving others first? I can...
- Feb 11, 2015
- 4 min
Beneath a Coat of Snow
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. I am officially calling a sick day....
- Jan 1, 2015
- 1 min
Endless Vistas
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C.S. Lewis Dear Friends, I just spent a week unplugging and soaking...
- Oct 31, 2014
- 2 min
Are Goblins eating up your Creativity?
Without fear and illness, I could never have accomplished all I have.~Edvard Munch Question: What keeps me from creating? Answer: The...
- Sep 11, 2014
- 2 min
Seeing through a different set of glasses
It’s my Birthday!! So I reflect on my summer, year, and life thus far. I just returned from holidays with my family and was inspired by...
- Jul 20, 2014
- 2 min
Unexpected Gifts
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder Walking with my Higher Self. 24×48...
- Jul 16, 2014
- 1 min
Creating Community Gardens
When I reflect on Summer Camp 2014, the general theme that stands out for me is COMMUNITY. Whether you are painting, doing yoga, working...
- May 28, 2014
- 4 min
Random Acts of Kindness
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. ~Lao Tzu This is my...
- Feb 27, 2014
- 2 min
A Breathe of Fresh Air
Sometimes I question what I say-Or worse yet- someone questions it for me. My words could perhaps use a better filter. After years of not...
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