Creativity
“Epic” Paintings
See the image above? Before you get too excited, yes I did paint it, but no, it’s not really this big. I’ve photoshoped it as an example of what I call an epic artwork. Over the last year, I’ve been dipping my toes into all sorts of painting styles, trying to work out what is…
Read MoreWhat does your art mean?
What does your art mean? What is the deep seated, raw emotion that you are trying to express? What’s the story behind it? A controversial statement here: It doesn’t have to mean anything.I don’t believe that everything in the world needs to make sense. It just IS. We spend so much of our lives searching…
Read MoreThe Entrepreneurs Guide to Working from Home
In the midst of the COVID 19 Pandemic, many people are experiencing working from home for the first time, and for some, it has proved to be a challenge. For me though, this is something I have done to varying degrees, for many years. Part of me wonders what the fuss is about, and the…
Read MoreThe Surprising Thing About Abstract Art
A while ago at craft fair, a friend made a comment about my art: “I like your abstract art, but I don’t really know what to do with it. The flowers however – I get that. I could hang them on the wall” I thought about this for a while. You see I LOVE abstract…
Read More5 Ways to Make Art More Affordable
You’ve found something that you love and want to give it a place in your home, but you’re torn because the budget’s tight. What are your options? Here are some workarounds that might help you achieve what you want. 1. Consider Afterpay. Its available on every item and allows you to spread the payments over…
Read MoreBehind the Web Window
Lisa Cockington Creative Studio, the website, is like a window or a portal into my life. You’ll see different pieces of me throughout. Here’s a little bit more about the person, the creator behind the web window….. Hi, I’m Lisa, and welcome to my neighbourhood. I live in a small apartment that I love in…
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