"Creativity is a characteristic given to all human beings at birth" ~ Abraham Maslow.

Hey creative friend!

I don't know how you personally feel about AI but I have always been a bit apprehensive about it and to this day I am not a fan. When AI started making art and social media was all a buzz with how AI is going to replace artists... yeah the rebel was born

Don't get me wrong, it can be a useful tool but just like all smart devices too much of it can impact your mental health. And your mental health matters because you matter and art (actual physical art) is a very powerful healing practice. So, less AI more art please.

It is no secret that I am very passionate about the process of making art. I talk about it in my workshops, I write about it in my newsletters, I get on my soapbox any chance I get.

So, when I received an email from skillshare this week hi-lighting the LIONS State of Creativity report, my inner anti-AI-rebel did a little happy dance with a sign saying: I told you so...

The takeaway from the report - and I copy from their email:

• creativity isn’t optional—it’s essential for navigating rapid change. As AI continues to reshape industries, bold, human-led creativity is what will drive connection, innovation, and long-term success
• In an age of AI and automation, human creativity remains the key differentiator—driving empathy, innovation, and emotional impact.

Yeah, I am going to leave it there. Thank you for coming to my TED talk. LOL

I hope you are a little inspired to get creative this week. Here are three prompts to get your creativity going:

• Take a walk in your neighbourhood or a park and take close-up pictures of textures - tree bark, cracks in paving, flowers, anthills etc. This exercise will get you off the couch and into nature where you will notice the little things.
• Take the first prompt a little further and take a piece of paper and a crayon with you on your walk, make crayon rubbings of the textures you find. These pieces of paper can become fun collage elements in a journal and the crayon will create a fun resist effect with watercolour paints.
• Too wet and rainy outside? Grab some pretty papers and try your hand at origami. Mr T and I had fun yesterday with basic origami designs. The fun part is that you can stick it in a journal or make home decor or even jewellery out of your finished piece - Functional art, what's not to love

Would you like to get out of the house and nurture your creativity with like-minded creatives? Join me for a workshop out in the country-ish side of Perth.

I run 3 workshops every month:

• Watercolour pencil
• Abstract watercolour and mixed media
• Art Journaling

Join me each month and make a new piece of unique art and learn new skills and techniques. This weekend is art journaling and we are going to play with stencils and resist techniques.

Art Journaling - Saturday 26 July 10am

• Theme: Resist techniques with stencils and masks
• Find your creative spark and build your skills with our monthly themes
• Two class options: BYO / Starter kit including hand crafted art journal
• Discount code: RESIST10

Not in Perth or would like to create in the comfort of your own home. I have a free 'Introduction to Creative Colouring' video workshop including a printable workbook

Looking forward to see you in a workshop soon!

Thanx for joining me on this creative journey.

Have a fabulously creative day!

Theresa