Creatively Curious

Art2Life is hosting its FREE Creative Visionary Blueprint Workshop March 2 - 6, 2026.⁠Creative Visionary Blueprint Workshop Sign up: https://artlife.samcart.com/referral/FJOskfI6/ulcCoGWkn3LGqTA5⁠Email: If you'd like to email me to talk about coaching or The Creative Visionary Program, please go to my website (⁠www.ashleadwalter.com⁠) and click on the email link from there. If you sign up for this program:Every day you receive and email with the learning video at 6am Pacific TimeEvery day there is Live Studio Training 12pm Pacific TimeFacebook group38 page workbookReplays until March 12, 2026Take Aways from the Workshop:You’ll install the artist’s mindset, which is a unique belief system that allows you to find and then amplify more of who you are in your work.How to use the 3 most powerful levers of authenticity and personal expression in your art and life (they don’t teach you this in art school).The #1 mistake artists make that keeps them unknown and unconfident (and how you can overcome this).Design your “Creative Visionary BlueprintTM” - A simple and powerful framework for your artistic future success.You’ll walk away from this workshop feeling clear, confident, and ready to create the best art of your life.Creative Visionary Program Enrollment is March 8-12, 2026"Your soul is tired of waiting for you to feel more alive." Nick Wilton⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

Viola Desmond (1914-1965)Viola lived in Halifax Nova ScotiaShe stood up to Canada's racist laws in 1946She opened Vi's Studio of Beauty CultureIn 1944 she opened Desmond School of Beauty Culture, which was the first school in Canada to train Black beauty culturists.She stood up to racist policies in movie theatres in 1946 when she refused to leave a whites-only seat in a movie Theatre in New Glasgow.She was convicted of a minor tax violation for the one-cent tax difference between the seat that she had paid for and the seat that she used, even though she wanted to pay the difference.She was arrested and spent a night in jail and pais a fine of $20 and $6 legal fees. Viola appealed the fine with the Supreme Court but she lost.In 2010 Viola received a pardon for this situation.Viola appears on Canada's $10 bill and she was the first black person and non-royal female to appear on Canadian currency. Resource: "Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement." by Lindsay Ruck““Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videosROYALTY FREE MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SButDYqsLus

My Favourite Regulation Tools:Deeper than regular breaths OR Box Breathing: 4 counts in, Hold for 4 counts, 4 breaths out, out for 4 breathsEFT Tapping (see link to Podcast Below)Saying "I am safe...I am loved"Crying (this could be #1 and I forgot to mention it...energy in motion!)Orientation to 5 Things:5 Things you can see4 Things you can Touch3 Things you can Hear2 Things you can smell1 Thing you can tasteSadnessWrap in blanket, hand on chest, hands on arms in self-hug, sway gently, warm bath or shower, cry if safe to do so“It’s okay to be slow right now.”LonelinessHum, talk to self, or create art or collage“I am allowed to want connection.”AngerPunch lightly, stomp, scribble art“Something in me needs protecting.”Fear / ScaredLook around, draw protective shapes, hum, Orientation to present“This is now, not then.”AnxietyTap foot, to alternating knees, draw patterns, slow rhythmic breath“I am safe enough in this moment.”OverwhelmDim lights, single-color art, simple movement, orientation to 5 things“I only need to do one thing.”Guilt / ShameHand on heart/stomach, write/tear paper“I am human. I can move forward.”Joy / PleasureSway, dance, bright colors, savor senses“I can notice and enjoy this.”Curiosity / SurpriseExplore small things, journal, short stretches“I can explore safely and learn.”Disgust / RevulsionShake limbs, draw boundaries, orient“I can protect myself safely.”FEELINGS WHEELFind on that resonates with you but here's one to start withhttps://feelingswheel.com/Episode I mentioned in this Podcast:EFT tapping Podcast Episode 10: Emotional Freedom Techniquehttps://www.ashleadwalter.com/podcast/episode-10-eft-tapping⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videosROYALTY FREE MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SButDYqsLus

In this week's Episode, I discuss what Energy Conservation is and how I use it in an Occupational Therapy role as well as as a Life Coach. Energy Conservation is simple saving energy and tips on how to do that. Energy Conservation is based on 5 P's:PacingPositioningPlanningPrioritizingProblem SolvingI give tips for EC for the bathroom, grooming/dressing, Bathing, Laundry, Cleaning, Cooking and transportation. Let me know if you have any questions or comments.⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

Change Cycle Square 4 - THE PROMISED LANDMantra "Change is happening and that's okay."Things are working wellKids are sleeping through the nightYou've had surgery and are healed and strongerYou're "back" but "different."Trust your "wings" and enjoy the fruits of your labour.Make small adjustmentsLive in continuous creative response to everythingTwo things to do in this Square:1. Rest until you feel like playing2. Play until you feel like restingQuestion: How good are you willing to let it get?Question: What do you REALLY want?⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videosMartha Beck Change Cycle Image www.ashleadwalter.com/life-cycle-image

Square 2 DREAMING & SCHEMING Key Points:Mantra: "There are no rules and that's okay."- You'll get thoughts or ideas about something you want to do and maybe never done before.- You'll have day dreams and night dreams. - What does your future look like? - Who do you want to be? What does this FEEL like?- ACTION: Make a dream or vision board- ACTION: Wear different clothes or jewelry or hair styles- ACTION: Change your home decor or "upgrade" a few items that are older or that you would like to improve.⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videosMartha Beck Change Cycle Image www.ashleadwalter.com/life-cycle-image

CVP Week 12 - LAUNCH2026 CVP Sign up LinkKey Take Aways:Scaling art requires scaling your tools and especially your thinking.The risk to get a bigger studio is often rewarded by an improvement in your art.The value of a series is compounded by doing another one.Often, the biggest learning in a series occurs after it is completedYour art is love firstly given to yourself and then, the world"Your soul is tired of waiting for you to feel more alive." Nick Wilton⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos⁠CVP:⁠ https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/

CVP Week 10: MOMENTUM Key Take Aways:⁠2026 CVP Sign up Link⁠1. Stay Open, Present and Curious in your process to maintain momentum2. Most of the time adjusting design and value will get you unstuck.3. PLAYing longer, especially in the early stages, will enhance the outcome. Playing is an investment in the painting (yourself? your kids?)4. It's easier to be risky in the first few passes (layers). Rehearse risk taking in the early stages when the stakes are lower.5. When in doubt GET IN MOTION! This is really advice for LIFE."Your soul is tired of waiting for you to feel more alive." Nick Wilton⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos⁠CVP:⁠ https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/

⁠2026 CVP Sign up Link⁠CVP Week 8 TEXTURETake Aways:1. Play and Experiment with texture to learn and remember2. Thick paint is a beautiful contrast to thin paint3. Subtractive processes create areas of transparency (eg scraping and sanding)4. Layering creates depth, surface and colour richness (harmony)5. Spontaneity is created by using tools you can't control (chisels, trowels etc).Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJGAshlea's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/Ashlea's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

⁠2026 CVP Sign up Link⁠Creative Visionary Program Week 6 - COLOUR VALUECOLOUR has 5 Components:- Value- Complements- Saturation- Harmony- TemperatureKey Takeaways:The most visually powerful component of colour is valueIf the value works in your art (and everything is in the right place - design), so will the colourComplementary colours are found in nature - they are rich. When there are lots of colours in all your colours things get richerSecondary colours (organce, green, violet) are made with the primary colours (red, yellow, blue)Gorgeous colours can be made by mixing complements: Red & Green; Yellow and Violet; Blue and Orange.Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/lifecoaching Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJGAshlea's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/Ashlea's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videosArt2Life: https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/

⁠2026 CVP Sign up Link⁠This week's Episode reviews CVP Week 5 - DESIGNDesign is the arrangement of shapes or areas in your art (could be painting, sculpture, photography, rooms, buildings, print material, almost anything)Strong design has a variety of differences: Size, shape or placementWe mostly notice design differences in the loud conversationCreate differences in your art for you and the viewer.Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/lifecoachingAshlea's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/Ashlea's Coloring Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJGAshlea's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

⁠2026 CVP Sign up Link⁠Week 4 of CVP is on VALUE.Take aways: VALUE = the lightness or darkness of a shape or area in your artValue is one of the most powerful differences to change and affect your art. This is often where challenges arise in art (not enough value contrast)Value Contrast is what we notice; where your eye goes first in a pictureValue creates Depth: Things that have more value contrast come forward and are more noticeable; things that have less value contrast go back and are more subtle, less noticeable.Differences in our art and our life bring us alive. Using value to create differences makes the art exciting to look at.If you could like, rate and review this Podcast I would really appreciate it!My WebsiteMy IGMy Colouring Book on AmazonCVP