Today, I talked to Lottie Aldarwish about her beautiful project and how to follow an idea to fruition. If you’d like to check out her magazine, you can find that at www.gracegobloom.com or find her art at www.lottiemade.com Be sure to give her a follow on Instagram at https://instagram.com/lottiemadeco

Today, I’m sharing an encouraging message with you who might be struggling with “shining your light.” Listen to this quick pick me up for some encouragement. As always, you can find my art at www.canvasandkind.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/canvasandkind

Today, we dive in and talk about the ins and outs of licensing from the perspective of Bethany Joy. Her work has appeared in Hobby Lobby, Trader Joe’s, and several online spaces. You can find Bethany’s work at www.Bethanyjoyart.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bethanyjoy_art

Today’s episode is really about gratefulness. The gratefulness that I feel for all of you guys is overwhelming at times, and I cannot express my appreciation for you enough. In this episode, I share something that happened to me last week that really made me even more grateful for my life. If you’d like to sign up for the floral painting subscription and get one month FREE, use the code GRATEFUL when you check out on canvas-kind.teachable.com

Listen in on a conversation I had with my 11-year-old as we talk about what it’s like to grow up with a creative mom, what kinds of things she likes to create, and her perspective on our differences. I think you will love hearing what she has to say. Head to www.canvasandkind.com if you want to see all my holiday offerings this year.

Today, I talk about what to do as we’re heading into “the most wonderful time of the year,” but what can sometimes feel like two months of pure chaos. How do we keep this season special but not completely wear ourselves out? I discuss that a bit today, and I hope it helps. If you’d like to see the things I’m offering for Christmas, check out the website at www.canvasandkind.com to see the nativities, the calendars, and the ornaments beginning November 1st.

In this bonus episode, I let you know about ten small businesses to shop from this Christmas! Hope you enjoy!

1. Timber Sprout Toys www.timbersprouttoys.com

2. Linnea Campbell Studio www.Linnea-Campbell.com

3. Dwell Differently www.dwelldifferently.com

4. Lolli and Grace www.lolliandgrace.com

5. Annie Quigley www.anniequigleyart.com

6. Ramble and Co shop.rambleandcompany.com

7. Hosanna Revival www.hosannarevival.com

8. Jean Jean Vintage www.jeanjeanvintage.com

9. Pamela J. Bates www.pamelabates.com

10. Canvas + Kind www.canvasandkind.com

Today, I talked with Pamela J. Black about the careful balance of being a mother and an artist and how she makes it work. This was such an encouraging conversation between Pamela and I where we give lots of practical tips to help you as you balance art and motherhood. You can find Pamela on Instagram at https://instagram.com/pamelajblackart and her artwork at www.pamelajblack.com And you can always find my art at www.canvasandkind.com

In this episode, I give a creative challenge that will help your art go from uninspired to exciting and new. I can’t wait to see how you challenge yourself in the fun, new way. If you’d like to keep up with all the new art offerings this holiday season, be sure to subscribe to my email list here at www.canvasandkind.com

Betsey Iannarelli talks with me today about coming out of a season of artist’s block and what she did to get out of it. I think you will be so encouraged by today’s episode, especially if you’re feeling stuck in your art practice. You can find Betsey on Instagram at https://instagram.com/betseyianstudio and her work can be found at www.betseyianstudio.com To find my work, head to www.canvasandkind.com