Profoundly Creative

Do you find yourself scrolling through social media looking for inspiration, only to feel overwhelmed or discouraged? Do you yearn to draw or paint (or write, or sew, or make music) but feel like you aren’t good enough or don’t know where to start or lack the time to practice?

After more than 20 years of making art as a professional artist, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to start and maintain a creative practice. What has surprised me most is that a few minutes each day, or an hour or so of weekly practice, will take you farther than carving out a few days once or twice per year. Regular practice keeps us engaged with our ideas and materials so we spend more of our time doing, rather than feeling like we’re starting over each time we sit down.

To help people tap into their creativity on a regular basis, I started Profoundly Creative this past spring. The group is made up of people from all different backgrounds and levels of artistic skill. We have a common desire to play with different creative ideas, materials, and techniques in a supportive and collaborative group. For the past six months, we’ve been meeting every Sunday afternoon over zoom, exploring a different theme each month. So far, our themes have included patterns, our senses, intuitive art making, colours, and mapping.

One of the group members, Julie, says the “Sunday creativity session is a highlight of my week. Robi works through fun and inspiring exercises with us in a very encouraging way. I learn something every week, and I’m often pleased with the result even though I’m a beginner. I’m sure I’ll use many of the tools for creativity that Robi has provided in lots of ways over years to come.”

The group has ignited my own creativity, boosting my art practice in ways I hadn’t foreseen. It has also provided me with a deep sense of community. Not the least, it gives me something creative to look forward to each week!

Now is your chance to join us and boost your own creativity. I’ve opened up the group to new members until the end of October. Click here to learn more and to join.