Remember when you confidently grabbed those crayons, finger paints, or pipe cleaners without a moment's hesitation? When you proudly displayed your artwork and never once worried if it was "good enough"?

In "Reclaiming the Artist You Were at Age Five," I chat with the inspiring mother-daughter duo behind Caroline Tatham Art, who teach from their stunning historic garden in the UK.

They share how studies show nearly all five-year-olds confidently raise their hands when asked if they're good at art, but by age ten, that number drops dramatically to just 20%. What happens to that creative confidence, and how can we get it back?

Whether you've been told you "aren't creative" or simply feel stuck in your creative practice, this conversation offers practical wisdom for reconnecting with your innate artistic abilities.

You'll learn their three essential tips for unlocking creativity, discover how to find inspiration in nature (even without a garden), and understand the power of community in your creative journey.

Don't miss this heartfelt discussion about trusting your inner child, embracing guided play, and finding that "fizzy feeling" of creative excitement again.

Your five-year-old self would want you to listen!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Free gift: Watercolour Techniques Video Tutorial
• Where to find Caroline & Emma: Website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
• Join the free Facebook group to post your work and receive encouragement, gain access to weekly art prompt sheets and take part in challenges for a chance to WIN, like the upcoming Chelsea Challenge this May, celebrating the start of The Chelsea Flower Show: Creative Space Facebook group

• The Cotswold Gardening School Website
• Drone video of their 9-acre historic English garden, designed by Caroline
• Podcast Shownotes: https://hobbyscool.com/podcast/inner-child-artist

Episode Highlights:

• [00:01:54] Caroline and Emma introduce their historic 9-acre garden that inspires their art and teaching
• [00:03:54] Top three tips for expressing creativity: believe in yourself, trust your inner child, and practice regularly
• [00:06:54] Their approach to teaching watercolor through guided play and creative exploration
• [00:09:45] How to find inspiration in nature even without access to a large garden
• [00:13:19] The importance of community in your creative journey and their weekly inspirational resources