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​'sip of my tea'

Facilitator of Freedom & Fun

18/10/2012

 
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I have been pondering what it is I bring to a session of Creativitea Time, and other workshops where I facilitate; encourage, support, hold space for, a group/individual to create a piece of mixed media art.

I began my painting journey 13 years ago when a friend offered to teach me how to paint, I hung out with him over the course of four years, approximately one day per week in the school terms.  Little did I know that I was unlocking a buried treasure in me that would change my whole life in the coming years.

I am now a full time artist, I was recently asked “Do you make a living from your art?” , and the truthful answer is, since 2009 “No, I currently don’t,  but I am most certainly Living because of my art.”  

I spent a lot of 2010,11 and half of 2012 in a state of ‘artist’s block’ this was at times incredibly painful and led to bouts of depressoin as well.. during that time I took several courses, mostly online, I met up with other creative and empowered souls from around the world and that is what has once again saved my Soulful life.  
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Mary watched over me at Mum's house.
In July of this year I chose to spend the month in New Zealand with my aged parents, it was the rightest thing I have ever done, and unknowingly... the biggest gift I could give myself also.  You see, (at the suggestion of a dear friend) during that time I set up an art table in my parents spare room.  I spent every spare hour in there creating.. I collaged to my hearts content and learned again to PLAY! 
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So it is this experience that has lead me to have confidence in making myself available to others, and indeed facilitate a safe and nurturing environment for them to come and enjoy creativity at its purest, for the absolute joy of it.
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I am not teaching people how to paint like me, that is not what I am inspired to do, I am offering an experience, an emmersion into a world of colourful possibilties and layers, nourished with good food and pots of tea.

If this speaks to your soul, then I encourage you to come and join me some time for a little Creativitea Time, or if you are not nearby, and would like some ideas of places you can connect with creative people online, drop me a line.

with love

Denise xo

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18/10/2012 06:02:49 pm

you, lady rock the tea cup!
i am so glad to have witnessed a small part of your journey. you have supported, encouraged and inspired me beyond belief. I celebrate your dreaming becoming a big part of your living. Dance on baby..... *

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19/10/2012 01:40:42 am

Oh dear DanaSparkle,
It's been an absolute pleasure to meet you ... reminding me how SARK was indeed one of my angels along the way... and through her... I got to meet you.... another gorgeous creative soul. *dancing with big smile here* xx


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