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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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: NEW PODCAST EPISODE
CAMP Stories with JoeGirl
(available wherever you listen to podcasts!)

On October 5, 2021, my sweet friend Tina Thaw joined me at CAMP for an Artist Chat.

Consummate creative, Tina shared her journey through the unusual + unexpected careers which led to her current passion of foraging for natural pigments on her North Carolina property, and grinding them into watercolour paints.

The CAMP Community becomes lively in the Q+A following Tina’s interview, chatting about routines, doing too much, doing too little, struggling to focus on too many things at once, and more.

Tina returns to CAMP this Saturday morning, October 9, 2021 at 9:30am for her live workshop, Pigment to Paint!

If you aren’t a member of CAMP, but would like to attend Tina’s workshop, register for a 3-Day CAMP pass for only $7 CAD. Link in bio 👆🏻

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: New art supplies!. Fresh haul of favourites + a couple new things to try.
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#justplay #weareallcreative #consciouslycreative #creativeconsciousness #creativeawakenings #creativemindfulness #creativeplay #creativeconfidence #creativelife #creativitytime #mycreativespace #mycreativelife #maketimeandspace #creativecheerleader #creativechampion #creativitycheerleader #creativitychampion #creativecommunity #creativewellness #meditativecreativity #campdirector #liveyourspirit #joegirl

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: What’s your favourite two-colour combo?
I freakin’ LOVE hot pink + magenta together.

Tell me in the comments, using emojis in those colours if you can!

I’ll start in the first comment👇🏻
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#justplay #weareallcreative #consciouslycreative #creativeconsciousness #creativeawakenings #creativemindfulness #creativeplay #creativeconfidence #creativelife #creativitytime #mycreativespace #mycreativelife #maketimeandspace #creativecheerleader #creativechampion #creativitycheerleader #creativitychampion #creativecommunity #creativewellness #meditativecreativity #campdirector #liveyourspirit #joegirl

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: Have you heard about my new live online course, Becoming Consciously Creative?

Six weeks to intentionally create a more joyful, inspired life.

We begin LIVE next Wednesday evening, with the first of six weekly modules published + ready for you when you wake up Thursday morning.

We will have live group check-in mid-week, and there’s a private, built-in, non-FB community for connection between our weekly calls.

I am with you every step of the way, guiding you to:

✅ connect with your natural creativity

✅ make time + space everyday to establish a daily habit of creative self care

✅ develop + trust your own creative style

For this premiere session, I am offering over 50% off with coupon code BCC50, bringing the registration price down from $497 CAD to only $247 CAD—for this founding launch ONLY.

Click the link in bio for information + registration👆🏻

Registration closes this Sunday, September 19 at midnight ET

Live Welcome Circle Meet + Greet Wednesday, September 22 at 7pm ET

Week One module published + ready for you Thursday morning, September 23

Are you ready to say “YES!” to intentionally create a more joyful, inspired life?

Join me… for Becoming Consciously Creative 💖

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Already registered? YAY! Please check your email for the login information which was sent out on Monday 📫

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: We begin next week! 🤩. : Have you heard about my new live online course, Becoming Consciously Creative?

Six weeks to intentionally create a more joyful, inspired life.

We begin LIVE next Wednesday evening, with the first of six weekly modules published + ready for you when you wake up Thursday morning.

We will have live group check-in mid-week, and there’s a private, built-in, non-FB community for connection between our weekly calls.

I am with you every step of the way, guiding you to

✅ connect with your natural creativity

✅ make time + space for it everyday to create a daily habit of creative self care

✅ develop + trust your own creative style

For this premiere session, I am offering over 50% off with coupon code BCC50, bringing the registration price down from $497 CAD to only $247 CAD—for this founding launch ONLY.

Visit https://www.becomingconsciouslycreative.com for more information and to register.

Registration closes this Sunday, September 19 at midnight ET

Live Welcome Circle Meet + Greet Wednesday, September 22 at 7pm ET

Week One module published + ready Thursday morning, September 23

Are you ready to say “YES!” to intentionally create a more joyful, inspired life?

Join me… for Becoming Consciously Creative 💖

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: Loving my new JoeGirl baseball tee, with lettering of my slogan commission by my sweet friend Hayley of @typeaffiliated ❤️

I’m wearing a unisex small—roomy, but not boxy. It’s a nice soft cotton/poly blend, with crisp white print.

Other colours, designs + styles available in my shop!
Link in bio 👆🏻

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: My boyfriend was right. 👏🏻

My little container garden has been a sweet oasis + escape, right outside my front door. 🌱

Basil, parsley, dill, rosemary, and stevia were planted by my sons for Mothers’ Day, and I am so pleased by their health + abundance 💕

Lettuce, green pepper + tomatoes were given to me by Shaun as wee starter plants, and I am loving having a hand in their growth. I’ve been learning how to prune tomatoes for optimum success—they should start to turn red any day now 🍅

Carefully pinching suckers off the tomato plants, trimming the basil at just the right branch, watering not too much and not too little, snipping herbs to enhance + embellish a meal… 🍽

Being full of wonder + curiosity about the magic of nature… 🦄

Being witness to a caterpillar chomp for days on—and take refuge in for its pending transformation to a Black Swallowtail butterfly—the parsley… 🐛🦋

Being flooded with gratitude for these thoughtful gifts from Mother Nature, by way of Quinn, Jake + Shaun… 🎁

Being present in the moment, laser focused on what I am doing, and nothing else… 🎯

It’s all so lovely ✨

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: This week, I hosted a free live webinar, “Clear Your Path to Creativity.”

Over 300 folks registered from all around the world—New Zealand, Australia, Guatemala, India, and all across the USA + Canada!

During the webinar, we discussed:

✅ the five most common obstacles to creativity,

✅ how these obstacles might be showing up in your life without you even knowing it,

✅ and practical strategies to clear them.

⭐️ So many “A-ha!” moments were had…

💬 Vicky: This uncomfortable place where I am sitting is where my growth begins.

💬 Amber: I’m giving myself permission to make ugly crap!

💬 Jocelyne: The concept of creating space in my energy? A game-changer!

💬 Winifred: I didn’t realize how much play I was missing in my life!

🎬 Watch the replay for your own “A-ha!” moments, as well as a very special announcement + offer! ✨

⬆️ Link in bio

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: Time spent in creative mindfulness ought to be part of every day.

Yours + mine.
Everyone’s.

Release the impulse to create “art”, and instead, create presence + stillness.

Start with simple lines.
Let them dance.
Colour them, imperfectly.
Add marks.
Add words.
Just play.

👆🏻Watch the making of this in my highlight, “Mindfulness”

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: On Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm ET, I am hosting a FREE live webinar—Clear Your Path to Creativity—all about making time + space for creative play. I’ll be sharing the 5 most common obstacles keeping you from fully exploring your creativity, and how to clear them.

There will be a replay, however live attendees will be invited to ask questions, aaaaaaand… if you attend live, you will receive a super special bonus!

Register at the link in my bio 👆🏻

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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👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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

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