November 13, 2021By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach "If you don't build your dream, someone will hire you to help build theirs."Tony Gaskins - motivational speaker, author and life coach The first time I read the quote above, I was prompted to ask myself "Who really is the boss of me?" I interpreted this from both... Continue Reading →
Insist on your cup of stars!
Inspired by The Haunting of Hill House, this phrase resonated with me, and I just had to make some art about it! By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach In one of the Haunting episodes, young Nell finds an old tea set which had belonged to a previous resident of Hill House; and Mrs. Dudley explains its... Continue Reading →
The inner voice – wield its power for good!
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach I'm currently taking a course which is reviewing some incredibly important aspects on the power of our self-talk, and how this inner voice can really be the killer of our creativity if we allow it to be. We all have an inner voice that evolved from our life experiences, both... Continue Reading →
Using watercolor to wash away the wretched woes
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachFebruary 9, 2021 Oh boy, did I ever need some creative therapy time this week! Isn't it funny how we can be feeling all about it one week, and then dive in head-first into a low-vibe sewage trench the next? I guess being able to identify our individual triggers is the... Continue Reading →
A creative gift which helps to rekindle memories, but also still serves a practical purpose.