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Confidence in Your Creativity Begins Here
Experience a transformative, 30-day watercolor journey through the landscapes of Provence as you gain more confidence in your creativity and cultivate freedom, rest, and renewal through a sustainable, creative practice.
The gift of rest is in your hands...
Life sometimes feels over scheduled and over processed
and anxiety, stress, and overwhelm seem like inevitable problems you've learned to deal with.
You know there has to be another way to manage worries, busyness, and saturated schedules,
but you're not sure where (or how) to begin...
Your innate, God-given creativity is the answer:
- as you look for a way to slow down and opt out of the busyness
- you wish you could get back to that creative practice
- but you're not sure you're artsy enough and you feel you can't afford the time to your explore your creativity
You were created to be a maker
The greatest gift you can give yourself in the busyness is the gift of a creative practice.
Giving yourself the container to realign with your creative identity is an act of care and compassion to yourself...
even if you don't think you're creative...
even if you've never picked up a paintbrush...
I'm here to say you ARE a creative being.
You were made in the image of a Creator and were made, in part, to reflect that creativity.
You were created to make.
Your creativity can bring freedom, rest, and renewal.
This is a MUST if...
- You're feeling the rush and hurry in your day to day life
- You don't believe you're artsy enough to create beautiful work
- You find yourself in a challenging season of life and need to redirect your focus
- You wish you could start something new and just be safe in being a beginner
- You've ever felt like you don't have the time (then you're the one that really needs this!)
This experience was created for you - as an opportunity to stop the hectic rush of an overscheduled life and come back to beauty through the restful practice of watercolor.
WHAT IF You left judgement behind and explored your creativity with wonder and curiosity?
WHAT would it feel like to leave perfectionism at the door...
Whenever you're starting something new, your brain will give you a hundred reasons why you shouldn't do it...
maybe you had a bad experience in elementary art class...
or perhaps you struggle with being perfect (as I once did--for years!) and you're just a teeny bit nervous you won't get it right...
I'm here to tell you, there's no right or wrong in a creative practice. You come as you are, open to the idea that you can create beautiful things, and explore your innate, God-given creativity to make a restful space for yourself.
JOIN THE EXPERIENCE
french-hearted, artist, floral painter,
calligrapher, mother, wife, widow, writer, booklover, musician, gardener, homemaker
I'm Gabi, artist, mender, and missionary for beauty.
I didn't always value beauty or my innate, God-given creativity. I didn't always see the need for a reflective mirror of the Creator in my life. I used to believe utility, efficiency, and production were the benchmarks of cultivated living. Now I see and know and feel the intrinsic truth that beauty awakens faith.
Through difficult seasons in my life, art has been a language that has spoken into the divide, a bridge that's taken me from rush to rest.
I believe a creative practice is for everyone and can take you out of overwhelm and into rest.
As Seen In
A 30 day creative practice for stepping out of the hurry, tapping into your innate creativity, and creating beautiful art.
Even if you don't think you're creative...
JOIN THE EXPERIENCEBy the end of the 30 Days of Flowers in Provence, you'll have:
- Provided yourself a gentle, nurturing space to explore and create beautiful art. No pressure, no judgement.
- Stepped into your identity as a maker, recognizing and aligning with a higher level of your innate creativity.
- Created mindful art in a supportive and encouraging community.
- Surprised yourself with wonder at how restorative and calming a creative practice can be for your heart and mind.
Your creativity is an integral part of who you were created to be--let's uncover it together.
HERE'S WHAT we'll do:
Find confidence in your creativity:
Reconnect
It seems as everything in our culture tells us that beauty is unecessary and that it's more valuable to exchange utility for art. We'll spend some time reconnecting to your identity as a creative individual.
Reflect
Let's paint! We'll spend time talking line and wash technique and then reflect on our identity by immersing ourselves in a gentle, supportive series of painting sessions. You'll be encouraged by your own creativity.
Restore
It's so easy to fall back into the rush. We'll talk about ways to maintain your creative practice and have confidence in your creativity so you invite rest and renewal into your daily life through a sustainable sketchbook practice.
Join me in this beginner-friendly, non-intimidating, creative experience where we explore and use 3 creative streams to gain courage in your creativity and exchange overwhelm for clarity on the path to a sustainable creative practice.
- why you were created to make
- how to use watercolor as a visual language
- learn the 3 streams of creativity and how to use them to gain rest
- how to use a reference photo
- managing a creative practice with a busy schedule
- a community of like-minded creatives ready to leave comparison and perfectionism behind
You'll have instant access to the first foundational module, with a new flower painting session each day.
Welcome to your restful, life-giving, creative practice!
MODULE 1
Bienvenue!
Welcome to Provence! In this module we talk about the importance of a creative practice and tips on how to make it sustainable and tailored for your life.
We tackle the weeds and seeds--the stories we tell ourselves about our creativity, and the solutions we can implement today to give our art expression the freedom to thrive!
MODULE 2
Sketchbooks & Supplies
In this module, I'll share the creative process that has helped me gain more confidence than any other approach in my art journey. I believe it'll do the same for you!
You'll learn tips, strategies, and how to use 3 creative streams to find rest and renewal in your creative practice. I'll also share what supplies I use in the studio that will make your creative practice easy and accessible.
MODULE 3
Flowers of Provence
It's time to paint! Every day, for the next 30 days, you'll receive a painting session that will gently guide you through observing, sketching, and painting a flower in a watercolor approach called line and wash.
You'll know what colors I use and have access to a reference photo to support your session. Grab your brushes and palette and paint with me!
BONUS!
Make Your Own Sketchbook
I love paper and am always on the hunt for a good sketchbook. I often find I don't care for the quality of paper or size of the ones I find, so I learned how to make my own!.
Join me for this bonus, mini-course experience where I walk you through how to make your own, unique watercolor sketchbook that you'll love!
30 Days of Flowers in Provence takes you from overwhelm and doubt to clarity and confidence so you flourish in freedom and rest through your creative practice.
Let's get you started!
Not only will you have instant access to the Foundational Module, but you'll automatically receive any new updates to the course content!
You'll also grow in new creative connections that will support and inspire your art journey!
The Makers Community
Because I couldn't leave you without giving you everything you need...
this gently cultivated space will encourage and support your creative practice
a priceless value, included with your experience
- Explore common questions and answers to move you forward in creating a sustainable art practice.
- Share your work! I want to celebrate your process as you move towards consistent art rhythms in your daily life--this is a safe space to share.
- Beat the overwhelm of the art supply store--get product suggestions, books, and encouragement to motivate your practice.
As an artist, I invest in communities to support my work, creativity, and mindset, with a few of those communities costing several thousand dollars a month.
The Creative Community is a nurturing space to support you as you explore your creative practice: come as you are into this judgement-free community, leaving doubt, overwhelm, and frustration at the door.
Still Have Questions?
Is this really for beginners?
What about supplies?
Why are we trying a line and wash technique?
What if I can't keep up with the daily painting sessions?
paint with me
JOIN THE EXPERIENCEe
Join me in this beginner-friendly, non-intimidating, creative experience where we explore and use 3 creative streams to gain courage in your creativity and exchange overwhelm for clarity on the path to a sustainable creative practice.
- why you were created to make
- how to use watercolor as a visual language
- learn the 3 streams of creativity and how to use them to gain rest
- how to use a reference photo
- managing a creative practice with a busy schedule
- a community of like-minded creatives ready to leave comparison and perfectionism behind
WHAT ABOUT A GUARANTEE?
I promise, you CAN do this. There is a hospitality in watercolor--it is gentle and welcoming. However, if you’re not 100% satisfied with the experience, I'll offer you a full refund, for any reason.
Take a full 7 days to explore the Atelier des Fleur: 30 Days of Flowers in Provence and the brand new Art Garden Community and then make a decision using the information you have, rather than information you don’t.
Before you go...
I know first hand the self doubt that comes when you start something new. That's what makes watercolor so gentle--you can't get it wrong!
I've found a watercolor practice to not only be a beautiful space to fill my creativity needs, but also to be an extension of expression. There are times I'm not even sure what I'm feeling, but the invitation of my watercolor supplies and blank paper call me to overcome the hurry and rush that can so easily complicate my life. The end result isn't the goal; the process of making and reattuning my senses to my creative identity is what restores rest to my heart and mind.
I want that same experience for you.
