10.07.2015 - By Heather Ash talks with mindful mamas about creating a happy life.
If you’re a mom who has thought about doing mixed media art or art journaling, today’s episode is sure to inspire and encourage you. I spoke with Iris Fritschi-Cussens, mixed media artist and mom of two who lives in London with her family.
We had a wonderful conversation about how she got started with mixed media, what it means to her, and how she finds time for art while also being the mother of two young boys and working with her husband in their event filming business.
Highlights of Our Conversation
How Iris finds joy in her art
What art has taught her about life
How we art can help us deal with the tough stuff
The meaning of creativity
Finding time for creativity
How we can help our children to be creative
What Iris does when she makes a “mistake”
Why she prefers to paint rather than crochet
How to get started with art journaling
Why America is a great place to do art
How we can all be a little bit happier
Iris’s courses, including her awesome free Inspiration Guide
Links and Books Mentioned
www.iris-impressions.com
NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson (Amazon affiliate link)
www.happinessmama.com
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