My Inner Palette

🎨 Help me choose! 💛

I’ve been making these cute, portable watercolour sketchbooks by hand, and I’m getting ready to make a new batch ✨

The tricky part? Choosing the colour combinations! 😅

I’ve narrowed it down to a few options, but I’d love your help. Which combinations are your favourites?

Cast your vote in the comments; I’d really appreciate it!

And who knows… your favourite might end up being part of the next batch! 💕

MINDFUL ART WORKSHOP
A Creative Pause for Self-Discovery

Following the beautiful response to our last Mindfulness Art Workshop's survey, I asked participants what they would like to explore next, and their feedback inspired this new session.

This time, we'll create a gentle space to slow down, turn inward and explore what is waiting to be expressed through colour and creativity 🎨

We'll be working with watercolours to explore what's within us, and you'll create your own little non-stitched art journal to continue your creative journey beyond the workshop.

No artistic experience is needed; just come with curiosity and an openness to explore.

I'm delighted to be collaborating again with Colour + Light Art Gallery in Balclutha for this special afternoon.

📅 Saturday, 19 September 2026
🕑 2:00 - 4:00 pm
📍 Colour + Light Art Gallery, Balclutha
🎨 $35 per person | All materials provided

Limited spaces available. Bookings are essential.

You can book directly with me or with Belinda at Colour + Light Art Gallery.

Come and give yourself a creative pause!

🌿 Help shape future Mindful Art workshops 🌿

After the beautiful experience of our recent Mindful Art Workshop, I would love to hear from you! ✨

Your feedback helps me continue creating creative spaces that support mindfulness, relaxation, self-expression, and emotional wellbeing.

I have created a short survey (less than 3 minutes) where you can:

🌿 Share your thoughts about the latest workshop (if you attended)
🎨 Vote for future workshop ideas you would love to explore
✨ Help shape upcoming creative experiences

Whether you joined us for the workshop or simply feel drawn to mindful creativity, your ideas are very valuable. 💛

You can share your thoughts here:
https://forms.gle/i1AVb5Vo2mzPKUWTA

Thank you for being part of this creative journey. I’m excited to see what we create together next! 🌈

Help Shape Future Mindful Art Workshops Thank you for attending the Mindful Art Workshop! Your feedback helps me create meaningful experiences that support creativity, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. This survey should take less than 3 minutes to complete. Whether you attended the latest session or not, your thoughts and ideas are v...

Mindfulness July is still here! ✨

Calling all those with busy minds and overwhelmed nervous systems - this one is for you.

In this video, we combine a simple creative art practice with mindful breathing to help bring your body and mind back into balance. It’s easy to follow, requires no artistic experience, and offers a gentle opportunity to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

By the end of the practice, you may notice feeling calmer, more grounded, and experiencing a reduction in stress and anxiety.

Take a moment for yourself today - you deserve it💙

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Continuing with Mindfulness July, I invite you to discover and practise Neurographic Art.

This simple yet powerful creative practice can help you regain a sense of control when life feels overwhelming, while also reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. The focus isn’t on creating a masterpiece; it’s on allowing the process itself to support a calmer, more balanced mind.

In this video, I’ll also share some of the watercolour techniques I like to use. If watercolours aren’t your thing, don’t worry; you can follow along with any art materials you have at home!

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Continuing our Mindfulness July journey, here's a new video where you'll learn how to draw four Zentangle-inspired patterns. With every stroke, give yourself permission to slow down, be present, and gently calm your nervous system.

Whether you're completely new to drawing or simply looking for a mindful creative practice, I hope these patterns bring you a moment of peace and relaxation.

If you give them a try, I'd love to see what you create, so be sure to share your artwork in the comments! 😊

Have a beautiful weekend! 💙

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There are moments when we don’t need more stimulation…
We just need space to slow down.

To breathe.
To switch off the noise.
To come back to ourselves.

In collaboration with Colour + Light Gallery in Balclutha and My Inner Palette, join us for a Mindful Art Workshop - a gentle creative pause where drawing becomes a way to unwind rather than achieve.

You don’t need any artistic experience.
Just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.

Through simple, meditative drawing, you may find yourself:
✨ feeling more present
✨ letting go of mental noise
✨ reconnecting with a sense of calm focus
✨ surprising yourself with what flows onto the page

And you might leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.

📍 At Colour + Light Gallery, Balclutha
📅 25 July | 2 - 4 pm
💲 $35 per person
🎨 All materials included

Spaces are limited - booking essential.
Either send me a message to book your space or reach out directly to Belinda at the art gallery. There are no other official ways of booking!

Love and light!

Ingrid

Let's begin Mindfulness July with this short video, where you'll not only be sketching but also be gently invited to reconnect with nature.

If you're feeling as chilly as I am at this time of year in the Southern Hemisphere, don't worry; you can still connect with nature through a potted plant, a few flowers, a view from your window, or whatever is available to you.

If you have the opportunity, though, I highly recommend stepping outside for a few minutes to soak up some sunshine and fresh air. Even a brief moment in nature can help you feel more grounded, present, and inspired.

I hope you enjoy this mindful creative practice 🌊🐚☀️

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Mindfulness Month is about to begin in New Zealand, and one of my favourite ways to practise mindfulness is through creating art.

When I create, I am not focused on the end result. Instead, I allow myself to become immersed in the process itself - the movement of the pen, the shapes emerging on the page, and the simple act of being present.

Creative activities can be a wonderful way to release tension, reduce stress and anxiety, quiet a busy mind, and bring us back to the present moment. They can also help improve focus and hand-eye coordination, all while encouraging a sense of calm and flow.

Throughout the month, I'll be sharing simple mindful art activities that anyone can enjoy - no artistic experience required -

These activities can be enjoyed on your own as a moment of self-care, or shared with your children, family, and friends as a mindful and creative way to connect. The tools I use are simple and accessible, and if you don't already have them at home, there are usually easy alternatives you can use instead.

I invite you to follow along, give them a try, and take a few moments for yourself each day or week 🌿✨

If you are dealing with loss and grief, I hope this text might help you to feel accompanied. Here’s to a more loving 2026 with kinder lessons ❤

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