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A gentle space where art starts conversations, creativity meets emotional honesty and we're all invited to pause a little more often.
By Amy Louise Rodger
· Launched 2 years ago
Welcome! 🎨 I have a question for you...
Before you dive into my sketchbook I'd love for you to start here.
24 hrs ago•Amy Louise Rodger
Practising Being the Artist I Say I Am
I’m reopening my online shop on Wednesday - with a whole lot of feels!
Feb 22•Amy Louise Rodger
How did I end up painting my feelings?
A series of happy accidents that led me to where I am today.
Jun 14•Amy Louise Rodger
The Space In Between Projects
The hardest part of being an artist that nobody talks about.
Jun 21•Amy Louise Rodger
I'm One Week Into My Art Launch and Nothing Has Sold
An honest update on my Field of Feelings launch and the mindset shift I desperately need.
May 24•Amy Louise Rodger
Studio Notes 14 - This Month Didn’t Go How I Planned
A very full month that forced me to choose priorities and what I'm going to do differently in June.
May 31•Amy Louise Rodger
At What Point Am I Becoming a Content Creator Rather Than an Artist?
May 17•Amy Louise Rodger
I Think I Want This Art Drop to Save Me
What it feels like to put my work out there again.
May 10•Amy Louise Rodger
This Is What Trying Actually Looks Like (As An Artist)
And it's as uncomfortable as hell.
May 3•Amy Louise Rodger
Studio Notes 13 - The Month That Flew By
Apr 30•Amy Louise Rodger
Artists Conversations: Twiggy Boyer on Weaving Memory Through Mixed Media Collage
Apr 26•Amy Louise Rodger and Twiggy Boyer
I Thought I'd be Further Along By Now
Exploring the gap between where I am and where I want to be.
Apr 19•Amy Louise Rodger
Slicing Myself Open and Calling It Art
Why I Think I’ve Been Avoiding Selling My Art.
Apr 12•Amy Louise Rodger
What if working hard isn’t enough?
A few fears from an artist who's done trying to hold her shit together.
Apr 5•Amy Louise Rodger