Stuck on a gift for the creative person in your life? Consider a paint-by-number kit.

Even as a professional artist, I’ve really enjoyed unwinding with these kits and the adult ones can be challenging and satisfying.

Here’s a tips guide I wrote earlier this year.

#Art #Painting #AcrylicPainting.

Today’s #ArtAdventCalendar features a Christmas gift I gave to Stefan a couple years back. He loves doing these stream of consciousness doodles in his notebooks, so I gave him some gel pens and a black paper sketchbook. He loved the look.

A friendly reminder to mix up your media every so often. 😉

Today’s #ArtAdventCalendar is my take on the cobblestone design from Amy Maricle’s excellent book, “Draw Yourself Calm.”

Highly recommend this book for mindful #drawing exercises designed to reduce stress and anxiety and bring one into the present moment.

While Athena’s current hospital stay has been rough—262 days and counting—it has brought her many new insights. Read more about how her stay has altered her views on independence and the shifting nature of her #disability as she ages. tiltedwindmills.substack.com/p/putting-to...

So much inspiring art happening in #ArtAdventCalendar right now! 🥰

For those who might feel eager, but intimidated to start a creativity practice, paint-by-numbers can be a great stepping stone. Here are two from Craftoria that I’ve done while in hospital. #HealingArt #MentalHealth

Whew! If it feels like you’ve been juggling all the things this week, we totally get it. 😆 #HappyFriday #FunnyFriday #MentalHealth

I'm Athena, a creativity coach, and alongside my husband, Stefan, a clinical counsellor, we blend coaching and art-making to help folks create, discover and grow.

Based in Calgary, we offer one-on-one sessions, as well as in-person workshops and online resources.👇🧵 #mentalhealth