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Boho Furniture Makeover
I have a confession to make: I have never (not once!) felt guilty for painting a piece of wood furniture and I think it’s about time we stop acting like it’s the worst crime an artist can commit!...
How to Choose a Color Palette
I asked members of The Turquoise Iris’s Creative Connection what things they struggled with the most. While time management came in at number one, surprisingly close behind was “how to choose a...
Time Management Tips for Artists
Whenever I ask members of my community what they’re struggling with the most or what they need the most help with, about 50% of the responses are just one simple word: TIME. We all struggle with...
Very Peri Color Palettes
It’s official: Very Peri is the color of the year for 2022, at least according to the folks over at Pantone. Around here we call that color “Water Lily,” because it’s a staple color in every DIY...
Art Studio Organization
In my time as an artist and creative coach I have met hundreds of artists, and almost all of us struggle with the same thing: art studio organization. Before I go on and tell you my tips for...
2022 Word of the Year
With each new issue of The Turquoise Iris Journal, we try to choose a focus word that we carry through the issue. When we were planning the Winter 2022 issue, we decided that we wanted to create...
Journal Ideas for Artists
Whether you’ve been writing in a journal every day for a decade or you’re completely new to the practice, daily journaling can be a reallyI powerful tool for your creativity toolkit! I know I’m...
Home Decor Ideas 2022
It’s almost the new year, and it’s my goal to give my followers all the inspiration they can handle before 2022 begins! This week it’s all about home decor ideas that I think you should try in...
Christmas Party Outfits
‘Tis the season… for PARTIES! It's that time of year when we get together with friends, family, and even coworkers to celebrate the holiday season! I don't love cold weather or Christmas colors...
Self Care for the Holidays
Do I love spending time with my family during the holidays? Absolutely. Do I love giving thoughtful gifts to the people I care about? More than anything. But I’d be lying if I said I could do all...
Unique Gift Ideas
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or the creatives in your life, these unique gift ideas are a powerful way to show your favorite artists that they are seen. Unique Gift Ideas Here are some...
Building A Successful Art Business
The first step to building a successful art business is to take yourself, and your art, seriously. So many artists hold onto that hobby mindset long after they’ve started making an income from...
Palette Knife Painting for Beginners
I’m not sure what it is about palette knives but they tend to either strike excitement or fear into the heart of every artist who sees them. If you fall into the latter category then my tips for...
Art Retreat FAQ & Recap
Have you ever attended an art retreat? What about a business retreat? What about a weeklong event that combines creativity and business into a unique experience designed to empower, encourage,...
Holiday Gift Ideas
Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas for Small Businesses: It’s no secret that tons of big stores are getting hit with supply chain problems, which means that small businesses have a competitive advantage...
