September 18, 2024 - [embed]https://youtu.be/anrJUxbOA5w[/embed] The studio is a creative sanctuary from which to connect with one’s artistic self. Designing a personal space that inspires and motivates helps to facilitate the artistic process, keeping the creativity flowing. For me, it is important that my working environment be an external expression of my artistic personality, providing an ever-evolving means of visual, verbal, tactile and even aromatic stimulation. Check out the Rediscovering Your Creative Self podcast episode on collecting and bringing in objects into the studio environment that inspire, sparking nostalgic memories and joy. [embed]https://open.acast.com/public/streams/64528aea6dd22500113544e5/episodes/65cf83a9e7b2e200165d9515.mp3[/embed]   When I walk into my studio and begin to paint, I maintain an open mind about what is to come. To keep distractions at bay, I employ movement and yoga as well as Zen-based mindfulness and meditation practices. My sensually-aware, mind and body artistic approach…