Creative Spirit Kayla Simms of H.E.A.L.

by | How to be An Artist

Kayla Simms is an MD candidate in her third year of studies at the University of Ottawa, with interdisciplinary roots in the University of Guelph’s Arts and Sciences program. She strongly values the healing power of creative exploration, and is the founder of...

Are You Ashamed of Your Art?

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

  It pains me that people can feel ashamed of their art interest. In fact, some will hide it, or spend their whole lives creating but never share their work. They are like Vivian Maier because sharing is too vulnerable, is too scary, is too confronting. There is...
Why Coloring Books?

Why Coloring Books?

by | Why do the Arts Matter?

  Coloring books, coloring books, coloring books! It’s all over the news lately: adults enjoy coloring books. It’s a new “fad,” if you will, for adults to use coloring books as a strategy for stress-relief. I’m not surprised, not even a little bit. As much as I...
Creative Spirit Monique Hohnberg

Creative Spirit Monique Hohnberg

by | How to be An Artist

Monique Hohnberg is the founder of #RiseRegardless, a Twitter account that helps you create your best quality of life no matter the circumstances. Inspirational Leader, Photographer, Ocean Lover, Writer, Film Journalist, Teacher, Student, Wordsmith, Monique has just...