Fresh Art - “Fuchsia Yellow Shimmer”

Check out the newest addition to the Etsy shop!

Lydia MakepeaceApril 16, 2015acrylic, iridescent medium, winsor and newton, watercolor, original artworkComment

The 100 Day Project: Week 1

A recap from my first week of the 100 Day Project

PhotographyLydia MakepeaceApril 13, 2015100 day project, #100Masks, self portrait, photographyComment

The Artist as Tortured Soul

Thoughts about the creative mind and mental illness.

Rabbit TrailsLydia MakepeaceApril 10, 2015mental illness, van Gogh, chronic illness, essayComment

Sketchbook Peek - Grace Bonney

Notes from Grace Bonney’s inspirational talk, “Do the Things That Scare You."

Lydia MakepeaceApril 2, 2015Grace Bonney, sketchbook peekComment

6 Art Books Worth Reading (and Rereading)

A few of my favourite books about art and creativity.

Paint + Sketch, Reviews, ThriveLydia MakepeaceMarch 23, 2015books Comments

Fresh Art - Hand Lettered Maya Angelou Quote

New quote art in the shop! “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” - Maya Angelou

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 20, 2015Maya Angelou, watercolor, original artworkComment

Fresh Art - Custom Wedding Bouquet Painting

The newest addition to the Etsy shop would be a beautiful wedding keepsake or unique wedding gift!

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 18, 2015bouquet painting, watercolor, original artworkComment

Fresh Art - “You Can Be a Toothpick Too"

New to the shop!

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 17, 2015j.crew, activism, original artworkComment

The 100 Day Project

Wanna learn the #1 secret to being a prolific artist, designer, writer..? It’s profoundly simple.

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 9, 2015100 day project, creativityComment

How Is This Art?

How a rude encounter inspired thoughts about our definitions of time and art.

Rabbit TrailsLydia MakepeaceMarch 6, 2015time, original artwork, what is artComment

Fresh Art - “Just Two Seasons"

Check out the newest addition to the shop!

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 23, 2015bipolar disorder, mental illness, mixed media, original artworkComment

Creative Activism - Why Net Neutrality Matters

Check out this rousing net neutrality article by Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson that my painting was just featured in!

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 23, 2015net neutrality, blog feature, illustrationComment

Watercolor for Beginners

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