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Why I Started Painting

I never set out to start a business — I just wanted art that felt personal. When I couldn’t find something I liked that was within my budget, I decided to paint...

Why I Started Painting

I never set out to start a business — I just wanted art that felt personal. When I couldn’t find something I liked that was within my budget, I decided to paint...

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Mother's Day Gifts - Beautiful, Meaningful Gift...

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate beauty, kindness, and love. Discover heartfelt gift ideas, inspired by nature and designed to be cherished every day.

Mother's Day Gifts - Beautiful, Meaningful Gift...

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate beauty, kindness, and love. Discover heartfelt gift ideas, inspired by nature and designed to be cherished every day.

Botanical Wall Art

How to Choose and Style Botanical Art Prints in...

You don't need to match your sofa. You just need a print that stops you.  Bold botanical art works better in most homes than people expect. Here's how to choose...

How to Choose and Style Botanical Art Prints in...

You don't need to match your sofa. You just need a print that stops you.  Bold botanical art works better in most homes than people expect. Here's how to choose...

Rosemary, a herb for memory, protection and renewal

The Power of Rosemary

Rosemary is our herb for January — rich in history and symbolism. Known for its connection to memory, protection, and renewal, rosemary has long been used in rituals, art, and...

The Power of Rosemary

Rosemary is our herb for January — rich in history and symbolism. Known for its connection to memory, protection, and renewal, rosemary has long been used in rituals, art, and...

Art as Individualism: The Most Powerful Expression of Self — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative identity and authentic artistic voice

Art as Individualism: The Most Powerful Express...

Oscar Wilde wrote that art is the most intense mode of individualism the world has ever known. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means for anyone building a creative...

Art as Individualism: The Most Powerful Express...

Oscar Wilde wrote that art is the most intense mode of individualism the world has ever known. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means for anyone building a creative...

Painting From The Soul — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on authentic creative expression and the work that lasts

Painting From The Soul

Where do paintings come from? Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what it means to paint from the soul — and how to find your way back when the work starts...

Painting From The Soul

Where do paintings come from? Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what it means to paint from the soul — and how to find your way back when the work starts...

Disciplined Freedom: The Art of Creating with Structure — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative discipline and expressive freedom

Disciplined Freedom: The Art of Creating with S...

John F. Kennedy said art is not freedom from discipline but disciplined freedom. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means for a creative practice built to last.

Disciplined Freedom: The Art of Creating with S...

John F. Kennedy said art is not freedom from discipline but disciplined freedom. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means for a creative practice built to last.

Believing in Life: The Essence of Being an Artist — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative faith and what it means to make things

Believing in Life: The Essence of Being an Artist

Henri Matisse said to be an artist is to believe in life. Six words that say more about making things than most books. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that...

Believing in Life: The Essence of Being an Artist

Henri Matisse said to be an artist is to believe in life. Six words that say more about making things than most books. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that...

Unlocking Creativity — How Imagination Leads to Creation, by Australian artist Kirsten Katz

Unlocking Creativity: How Imagination Leads to ...

George Bernard Shaw wrote that imagination is the beginning of creation. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on how that three-step process actually works in the studio.

Unlocking Creativity: How Imagination Leads to ...

George Bernard Shaw wrote that imagination is the beginning of creation. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on how that three-step process actually works in the studio.

Art is the Signature of Civilizations — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative expression and what our art says about who we are

Art is the Signature of Civilizations

Beverly Sills said art is the signature of civilizations. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means for every maker — and why the things we create say more about...

Art is the Signature of Civilizations

Beverly Sills said art is the signature of civilizations. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that means for every maker — and why the things we create say more about...

Creativity is Just Connecting Things — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on where creative ideas really come from

Creativity is Just Connecting Things

Steve Jobs said creativity is just connecting things. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on where ideas really come from — and how to build a creative practice built on noticing.

Creativity is Just Connecting Things

Steve Jobs said creativity is just connecting things. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on where ideas really come from — and how to build a creative practice built on noticing.

Creativity is Allowing Yourself to Make Mistakes — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative imperfection and finding your artistic voice

Creativity is Allowing Yourself to Make Mistakes

Scott Adams said creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that really means in the studio.

Creativity is Allowing Yourself to Make Mistakes

Scott Adams said creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that really means in the studio.

Capturing The Unseen — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on the artist's way of seeing and sustained observation in creative practice

Capturing The Unseen

Leonardo da Vinci said the artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that really means — and how to train yourself to...

Capturing The Unseen

Leonardo da Vinci said the artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on what that really means — and how to train yourself to...

The Power of Imagination — Australian artist Kirsten Katz on creative imagination, Einstein's insight and feeding your creative vision

The Power of Imagination

Albert Einstein said imagination is more important than knowledge. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on why that's true in the studio — and how to feed your creative imagination.

The Power of Imagination

Albert Einstein said imagination is more important than knowledge. Australian artist Kirsten Katz on why that's true in the studio — and how to feed your creative imagination.

cultivate creativity, creative design blog by Kirsten Katz

Cultivating Creativity

Unlock the transformative power of cultivating creativity. Discover how embracing creativity can enhance your life and business, propelling you towards greater success and fulfillment. From nurturing personal growth to driving...

Cultivating Creativity

Unlock the transformative power of cultivating creativity. Discover how embracing creativity can enhance your life and business, propelling you towards greater success and fulfillment. From nurturing personal growth to driving...

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Unleashing Your Creative Potential

How to harness and share your creativity to inspire innovation and drive success in your art, business, and career. This guide explores Albert Einstein's insight that 'Creativity is contagious, pass...

Unleashing Your Creative Potential

How to harness and share your creativity to inspire innovation and drive success in your art, business, and career. This guide explores Albert Einstein's insight that 'Creativity is contagious, pass...