Discover What You Really Want (not think you should)

Create a vision board to discover your heart’s true desires.

ThriveLydia MakepeaceFebruary 20, 2015vision board, Grace Bonney, goalsComment

7 Time Management Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs

Distractions abound. To do lists are endless. Here are some proven strategies to make the most of your time.

ThriveLydia MakepeaceFebruary 13, 2015time management, businessComment

Fresh Art - “Through the Ages"

Check out the newest addition to the Etsy shop!

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 6, 2015art object, original artworkComment

Fresh Art - “Broken Beauty"

The inspiration behind the newest addition to the Etsy shop offers a lovely little metaphor for life’s challenges.

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 6, 2015watercolor, original artworkComment

Sketchbook Peek - Two Seasons

Last week I revealed a very personal part of who I am...

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceJanuary 30, 2015bipolar disorder, sketchbook, mental illnessComment

I’m coming out...

as a person living with a mental illness.

Lydia MakepeaceJanuary 23, 2015bipolar disorder, activism, mental illnessComment

Fresh Art - Hand Lettered Albert Camus Quote

Lydia MakepeaceJanuary 18, 2015hand lettering, albert camus, original artwork, watercolorComment

Fresh Art - "Dusk Over Water"

Lydia MakepeaceJanuary 12, 2015watercolor, original artworkComment

2014 Highlights

A celebration of my greatest 2014 achievements big and small.

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 31, 20142014 highlights, goalsComment

The Christmas Feeling

I miss the "Christmas feeling." I used to get it when I was a child. It was a tingly, can’t wait, anticipation. It seemed like magical things could happen...

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 19, 2014christmas, holidaysComment

Plein Aire Painting - making time for pleasure

I made time to visit the beach this week, to listen to the ocean waves and paint under blue skies.

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceDecember 12, 2014plein air, watercolor, urban sketching, paintingComment

Creative Christmas Tree Ideas

My five favorite DIY Christmas trees.

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 5, 2014DIY, Christmas TreesComment

Watercolor for Beginners

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