Have you ever found yourself absolutely irritated by film that didn’t develop with your Polaroid camera? Because… yes, same. I absolutely LOVE polaroids, I have hundreds and hundreds of them around my office. But, when the film is faulty and doesn’t develop properly, I get so frustrated… it seriously drives me bananas. Film is pretty […]

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May 9, 2023

DIY Polaroid Art Project – How to Paint Faulty Film

Hello sunshine! If you’re looking for a fun DIY art project that you can do at home, using every day items, then I have a fun idea and tutorial for you! In this article you’ll see how I used an empty Valentines Day chocolate box as inspiration to paint a colorful memory! What started as […]

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May 2, 2023

DIY Art Project – Repurposed Chocolate Box Painted Beautiful Wall Art

Hello sunshine! Arastasia, aka – artsy airy – here! I am a full-time artist with a deep passion for sharing the mental health benefits of creativity. Painting has become one of my absolute healthiest coping mechanisms and the way it helps my anxiety is life changing. Art therapy can be life-changing for you too! Follow […]

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April 27, 2023

DIY Art Project to Ease Your Anxiety [Step-By-Step Painting Tutorial]

Imposter syndrome is a common feeling among many individuals, but especially among artists & creatives. Creative Imposter syndrome is that little voice in your head that makes you doubt your abilities, questioning your worth and success. This feeling can be paralyzing and hold you back from achieving your full potential, and additionally, turn into creative […]

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April 13, 2023

Creative Imposter Syndrome [5 Tips For Artists]

Anyone who knows me, knows i’m always saying “look at the sky!” I truly love taking time out of my day to slow down, and admire the big open space above us. Within the last year, I have found a deep appreciation for painting clouds, and bringing a little piece of the sky down to […]

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April 4, 2023

Finding Inspiration in the Sky: How Painting Clouds Helps My Perfectionism

Prior to Vacation, I was definitely feeling the winter blues Does winter put you in a creative funk? Do you often find yourself wondering what the heck to paint, staring at blank canvases, feeling uninspired? (sometimes down right sad!) Yeah…. I feel you friend, I’m the same way! As a lover of sunshine and warmth, […]

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April 3, 2023

How My Norwegian Cruise Inspired Relaxing Painting on Vacation

painting on vacation created art inspired by a norwegian cruise