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22 Nov | 2020

The Discomfort of Ugly

Artwork, Coaching

The Discomfort of Ugly

By JoeGirl|2021-07-13T15:13:09-04:00November 22, 2020|Categories: Artwork, Coaching|Tags: art, creative play, process|0 Comments

It’s been a while since [more…]

6 Oct | 2020

Who’s your champion?

Friends

Who’s your champion?

By JoeGirl|2021-07-13T15:15:18-04:00October 6, 2020|Categories: Friends|Tags: community, friends|2 Comments

This morning as I was updating a few things [more…]

23 Sep | 2020

10 Must-Haves for your Creativity Toolbox

General

10 Must-Haves for your Creativity Toolbox

By JoeGirl|2021-07-13T15:17:55-04:00September 23, 2020|Categories: General|0 Comments

Tapping into your creative energy doesn’t necessarily [more…]

16 Sep | 2020

Do I miss my artwork when it sells?

Artwork

Do I miss my artwork when it sells?

By JoeGirl|2020-09-16T14:31:30-04:00September 16, 2020|Categories: Artwork|Tags: art, artist, process|0 Comments

Over the last few weeks, I have [more…]

10 Sep | 2020

What is Creative Play?

Coaching, Live Your Spirit

What is Creative Play?

By JoeGirl|2021-07-13T15:19:50-04:00September 10, 2020|Categories: Coaching, Live Your Spirit|Tags: creative play, Live Your Spirit|0 Comments

In my last post, I wrote about [more…]

8 Sep | 2020

The Importance of Play

Live Your Spirit

The Importance of Play

By JoeGirl|2021-07-13T15:20:14-04:00September 8, 2020|Categories: Live Your Spirit|Tags: play|2 Comments

“Creative Play” might not be a term [more…]

6 Sep | 2020

Happiness 101.12

Live Your Spirit

Happiness 101.12

By JoeGirl|2020-09-07T17:47:12-04:00September 6, 2020|Categories: Live Your Spirit|Tags: Happiness 101|0 Comments

Oh, gosh… it’s been seven years since [more…]

19 Oct | 2019

Hayley + Allen

Friends

Hayley + Allen

By JoeGirl|2020-09-07T17:46:29-04:00October 19, 2019|Categories: Friends|Tags: featured artist, friends, ottawa, travel|0 Comments

What a lovely couple of days enjoyed [more…]

25 Jun | 2019

Time to Shift

Live Your Spirit

Time to Shift

By JoeGirl|2020-09-07T17:48:19-04:00June 25, 2019|Categories: Live Your Spirit|0 Comments

Wow. What a year it has been. And not [more…]

29 Jul | 2018

Inspired

Friends, Live Your Spirit

Inspired

By JoeGirl|2020-09-07T17:48:42-04:00July 29, 2018|Categories: Friends, Live Your Spirit|0 Comments

I’ve been sitting on my [more…]

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Joanne T. Lauzon
Artist + Creative Play Coach

FROM INSTAGRAM…

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: A few days ago, somebody here on Instagram asked the question, “If you are running a creative business around what was previously your hobby, what new hobbies do you have?”

The question kind of struck me, and I’ve been thinking about my answer for several days.

While I was out on my stroll this morning, I realized that photography is—and has been for as long as I can remember—my unofficial hobby.

I often worry that by looking at life through a camera lens, or through the camera on my iPhone, that I am missing out on the “real life experience“, when in reality, stopping to capture a moment forces me to be completely present in those moments—more so than I might otherwise be without a camera in hand.

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: There are a few people in my life who, when they ask me to be part of something, I don’t even have to pause before replying, “Yes! I’ll do it!” 🙋🏼‍♀️

Heidi had an idea a few months ago, to co-host an event to help women reconnect with what makes them happy—little moments of joy, tiny choices, to bring more smiles to our days.

Today we welcomed 14 women to Yoga Attic, where we walked them through awareness + reflection exercises, guided meditation + journaling, and an afternoon of mindful creative expression.

Where kindred spirits connected, friends reconnected, and commitments to choosing “Little Happies” were made.

My heart is full, my Spirit is happy… and my body is wonderfully exhausted!

Thank you to all of the beautiful women who attended, to our Yoga Attic hosts, Tina + Guillaume, and thank you, Heidi 💕

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: Delivered this pretty little maison today. 🖌🎨🏡

Creating these special keepsakes for families—especially when they are saying goodbye to their beloved home—is some kind of wonderful gift… for the recipient, and for me.

It is my absolute honour + joy to illustrate your cherished homes for you. ✨

Swipe to see two vids + a pic 📷

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: Fresh PODCAST! 🎙

On July 6, 2021, my good friend Ryan Iler of Wonderment Games, joined me at CAMP for an Artist Chat.

We talked about being an insatiable “creative generalist”, and how we can try all the creative things, while at the same time staying focussed + true to our innate creative calling.

Subscribe to “CAMP Stories with JoeGirl” wherever you enjoy podcasts 😎

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: Because the world can’t get enough creative play—and I LOVE IT!

🖌🎨💕🤩🎉☀️

I’m teaching one of my fave workshops—“Outside the Lines” which takes a simple chalk drawing and turns it into a fun, colourful painting! I’m even including three FREE floral cheat sheets to make it even easier! 🌸🌻🌺

There’s a link in my bio to register for FREE access to 100 classes August 2–12, 2021, or purchase a Permanent Vacation pass for access two weeks early + forever after!

My link earns me a 50% affiliate commission, which helps me keep doing what I love—teaching + inspiring YOU! ✨

➡️ https://www.joegirl.com/links then choose
☀️Summer Creative Retreat ☀️

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: Summer Vibes Giveaway!
☀️🏖👙🎨🍹

I teased you in my stories last week with my idea for a giveaway… well, here it is!

Valued at $390CAD, one lucky participant will win it all! 🎉

• Cheerful Chimes [$40]
• JoeGirl Intention Cards [$40]
• JoeGirl original 12x12” artwork [$200]
• @hartleybee Watermelon 6-wrap bracelet [$95]
• Uni-ball Signo DX + Tombow Dual Tip—my fave pens! [$15]

WOO HOO, right!?

To enter, participants must complete ALL of the following before 11:59pm Wednesday, July 14, 2021 ET:

✅ Subscribe to my Summer Vibes Giveaway mailing list [link in bio]
✅ Follow @HeyJoeGirl + @HartleyBee
✅ Like this post on BOTH accounts
✅ Tag two friends on this post on BOTH accounts
✅ Share the giveaway in your stories for an extra entry!

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Uni-ball or Tombow.
Winner will be drawn at random and announced July 15, 2021
No purchase necessary. Open to residents anywhere I can reasonably ship this goodie box!

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: Sometimes I need a little encouragement to take time away from my desk—which seems to be close to 24/7 these days—and make time to connect to my own creativity.

It’s so easy to tell myself “I’m going to take a quick doodle break,“ or “I’m going to pick up my paintbrush instead of my phone,” and before I know it, the clock strikes midnight and I’m still editing class videos.

The newsletter can wait.
The DMs can wait.
The next module in the program I’m taking can wait.
Writing my new course can wait.

You know what can’t wait?
My mental health.
My self care.
My Spirit.

When I put myself on hold, and push through business tasks using all my energy, there’s no room left for reflection, connection, consideration, compassion—for myself or others.

I become irritable, impatient, moody + emotional. Headaches are more frequent, my guts gurgle, my jaw hurts, my joints become stiff.

Yesterday, Shaun asked “What are you going to do for YOU today?”

So this is what I did, and it felt wonderful. The sun on my skin, the breeze drying my paints, listening to the birds, letting my wee container garden inspire my creative play.

Are you feeling tapped out and stretched to your limit?

How can you reconnect with yourself today?

💕🎨🖌☀️✨

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: It’s new class day at CAMP! ☀️

Okay, it’s new class NIGHT [yawn!]

Watercolour Foliage No.1 is now up and available for your creative enjoyment!

Eucalyptus, ferns, simple one + two stroke leaves, seeds + berries.

Go play! 🌿🍃🌱
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Not a Camper yet?

Register today for exclusive, unlimited access to creative classes, live events, guest artists + instructors, and so much more!

Link in bio or visit
https://camp.joegirl.com

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: First time playing with gouache paints!. 🖌🎨✨
Received some amazing tips + tricks from viewers—thank you!

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: What’s something new you’d like to try? Share in the comments👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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: A bunch of Campers enjoyed a CAMP Bracelet workshop yesterday, with kits prepared by the amazing Jenn at @hartleybee ❤️🐝

Kits were shipped around the world and we logged on for Jenn’s live instruction + advice.

So, so fun… and super cool that so many of us have CAMP Bracelets to enjoy all Summer!

☀️

Not a Camper yet? 🏕
Register today for exclusive, unlimited access to creative classes, live events, guest artists + instructors, and so much more!

Link in bio or visit 👇🏻
https://camp.joegirl.com

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: Tag your Dad or Dad-like influence!
💁🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ Tell them what they mean to you ✨

Happy Fathers’ Day!

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: Fresh class at CAMP!
🌸🌺🌷🌻🌹

Watercolour Florals No. 1
—with illustration before + after the paint layer!
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Not a Camper yet?
Register today for exclusive, unlimited access to creative classes, live events, guest artists + instructors, and so much more! Link in bio or visit https://camp.joegirl.com 🏕

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: Impromptu chat about creativity 💬. —with @roesseinart + @thehappyevercrafter

🖌🎨💖✨🎉

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: See this little girl? 👧🏼

She was a little sprite—always singing + dancing.

Chasing dragonflies, and tucking daisies behind her ear.

She drew on sidewalks and, later, in text books. No chalk or white board was safe from her doodles.

She loved to make friends + family laugh, and was the first on the scene when somebody needed cheering up.

She’s turning 50 later this year, and has been reflecting on her life so far.

She still sings + dances.
She still chases dragonflies.
She still tucks daisies behind her ear.
She still draws on just about everything!
She still lives for the laugh.
And she gives the best hugs to anyone in need.

Hey, Friends!
I’m Joanne. 🙋🏼‍♀️

I am so blessed to be living with my inner little girl by my side, reminding me to play + be joyful…

…and most importantly, encouraging YOU to play + be joyful ✨

Thank you for spending some time with me here. I would love to hear how I can help you live a more playful, joyful life.

xox
JoeGirl
💕

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: Did you catch my new FREEBIE?

As part of Workshop Week 2021, I released “Kindness Cards”—one of my most popular 10-Minute Mini classes from CAMP!

Grab it now… sprinkle a little love + kindness into the world!

✨🖌🎨

Link in bio 👆🏻

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: Home Sweet Home 🏡

Want to learn to draw a house illustration yourself? 🖌🎨

I have a FREE online 40min class happening this Friday at 11am, and the replay will available for 24hrs after that!

My class is part of a collection of over 35 classes available during @theworkshopweek happening THIS WEEK… and it’s all FREE!!!

For unlimited access to ALL the workshops, grab the Vault pass for $79USD. That’s only $2.13 for each workshop!

Links to the FREE registration + the $79 Vault Pass are available in my bio 👆🏻

PS: No interest in drawing one? Want ME to do it!? Commissions are open now for my Summer house illustration orders. Link in bio 👆🏻

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: Phases…
of the moon, of life…

What phase are you in?
🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌙

10 x 10” acrylic mixed media with collage, gold leaf, high gloss resin ✨

SOLD.

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: Happiness is…
…a roadside Daisy 🌼

What “little things” make you happy?
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➡️ https://thehappinessreset.ca/

© Copyright 2006– | Joanne T. Lauzon + inDetail + JoeGirl® | All Rights Reserved

© Copyright 2006– | Joanne T. Lauzon + inDetail + JoeGirl® | All Rights Reserved