About Studio Yellow

When you’re ‘in the flow’, you’re fully immersed, time disappears, and productivity takes over. This can be an extremely helpful state to be in when you need to take a break from stress!
I remember, when I was devastated by grief, being advised to book a massage, take a walk on the beach, or people would simply say “I hope you’re taking care of yourself”… I tried a lot of things, but nothing worked, because my thoughts were always with me. But then I discovered the benefits of a FLOW STATE.
A year after my husband died, I started taking dancing lessons to get some exercise after gaining a lot of weight (Grief is one of those things that can wreak havoc on your body). I soon realized that my full concentration was needed to learn a new skill, and the class time flew by each week. 💃
I also started creating more art than ever before (especially when my teenaged children weren’t home) because I felt so alone. 🎨🖌️ Both activities proved to be very therapeutic! Both activities allowed me to take a mini-break from my grief, my worries and concerns about the future, and my constant “what ifs” and “if onlys” about the past. Both activities re-energized me and helped me feel a little stronger to face the challenges of the next day. 🧘
When you have a lot to deal with, and your worries are all-consuming, give yourself a mini holiday! Join my Art classes to learn the basics from scratch, so you have the skills and know-how needed to get into a FLOW STATE whenever you like.
✨🎨 #experiencemagic #InTheZone #FlowState #CreativeMindset

A is for ‘Away’. I was away when Alfred arrived and I got home after he had left! I lost a few palm fronds and 4 passion fruit fell off my vine. Otherwise unscathed! I still felt the anxiety of the anticipation and the helplessness of being interstate while it was all happening. Flying home, I wondered if I’d even be able to get from the airport to my home… Whatever you’ve been through this past week, if you live in southeast Qld, we all need to decompress after the storm!! 🌀!! Here is a page from my art journal based on an image I saw on fb. #journalyourheartout #decompresswithart #artistherapy #cyclonealfred #lookfortherainbow #artjournalpage #artclassesforadults

Most people just talk about what they want to do but you have to actually take action to make the changes you want! If you know you need to live a more creative life, and bring some passion and joy into your weekly routine, Art is the answer!

A hobby like art will transform your whole perspective on life and take it from dreary to amazing! There is so much to see and learn, when you have an arty mindset! Let me help you get started!

I still have some vacancies in the current module of the Art Mentoring Program! Contact me directly if you’d like to join us next Tuesday or Thursday morning (There is no disadvantage in starting with the second session because every lesson is a standalone experience). What are you waiting for! I’ll book you in manually so you don’t have to pay the full amount that’s listed on my website. By sneaking in 3 x 2-hour sessions before Easter, you’ll have plenty of incentive to be creative over the long weekend!

I look for to hearing from you!! #messageme #beproactive #maketimeforyourself❤️ #changeyourthinking #artclassesforadults #boredombreaker

In my life: While Brisbane was experiencing its first cyclone in 51 years🌀, I was meeting my newest granddaughter in Sydney!! 💕💕💕💕 Introducing Evie Grace, just 3 weeks old!! She’s my Son’s first child and she couldn’t be more perfect. 👌🏻 This kind of joy is always tinged with the sadness because I can’t help but think about the fact that she will never meet one of her grandfathers (my late husband)…another reminder for us all to prioritise self care! Your kids and their kids need you to!!! I still feel like his death could have been prevented…if only he had recognised the symptoms of his depression earlier. 🤔🥲 Evie, I promise to love you twice as much to compensate ❤️ #grandmalove #hugyourlovedones #3weeksold #babiesarethebest #selfcareisntselfish #mentalhealthjourney

What would a few art lessons do for your confidence? There is still time to join Module 102, starting this week! If you’re interested in learning more about Art, it’s time to do something about it. #artmentoringprogram #artclassesforadults #mentalhealthmatters #hobbiesareimportant #followyourheart❤️ Message me to find out more or book your spot via my website. Link in bio ⬆️