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Rose Wintergreen, vibrant Australian abstract landscape painter, in her studio having too much fun
Cut yourself a break and learn how to draw from a professional artist who specialises in using art and creative play as a way to cultivate calm and joy, even in times of extreme stress and anxiety!
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Sometimes kindness is letting myself curl up on my bed and cry.
Sometimes it’s running a drawing class even though I wake up feeling it’s impossible. And coming away from it filled with a sense of love and connection.
Sometimes it’s getting myself out for a walk even though it feels too hard.
Sometimes it’s eating something at normal meal times even though I feel numb.
Sometimes it’s painting on my little balcony amongst urban jungle when all I want to do is be free and be with trees, my feet touching the earth.
Sometimes it’s letting myself cry in gratitude at the kindness of strangers and the small miracles (the last golden flash of afternoon sunlight, the bubbles of my kombucha tickling my tongue).
Some days it’s all these things.
Sending love to you today and hope you are meeting yourself with kindness and love, no matter how you are feeling. You deserve it. Always.
You will get through this time.
So will I.
We will look back on this time and be so proud of ourselves.
Keep going. Gently. One day at a time. It won’t be like this forever. 💚
What’s one kind thing you could do for yourself right now?
I’m running one last free class this week on zoom! Friday, 7pm AEST, 19 August. Booking required.
Well, what to say.
Things have been pretty challenging recently, huh?
I don’t know about you, but I don’t really want to talk about it anymore. I just want to keep myself sane, doing peaceful or joyful things, by myself and with other people. Especially with other people, to be honest.
Drawing helps. I started drawing every day when I was homeless, and everything felt overwhelming and impossible. I quickly noticed that if I drew or let myself play with colour, even just for a few minutes, my day was always a little brighter, and it gave me a mental holiday from all the stress and fear.
I’ve decided to run some free drawing classes online on zoom, so we can do this together.
No charge, but donations gratefully accepted (if you have the means).
Totally okay to join with your camera and mic off, if you wish! You can draw with me, or just soak up the feeling of having some company. Whatever works for you best is fine by me.
a few pieces of paper, pencil/pen (can bring extra other stuff if you like, but fancy gear is definitely not required. Scrap cardboard from a cereal box or similar will do if you don’t have paper).
an item of food (to draw). Ideally a piece of fruit or a vegetable, or an item from your pantry that has a smell.
7pm tonight, Tuesday, 17 August 2021, AEST
11am Thursday, 19 August 2021, AEST
7pm Friday, 20 August 2021, AEST
Bookings required.
Looking for a fun activity to do with family, friends, or colleagues?
Drawing together is a fun, relaxing way to connect and strengthen relationships.
I have some limited availability to provide private classes. Contact me for rates.
