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Baby's first painting
Create a mini-masterpiece as young as five months old! We had a lazy Sunday afternoon and I finally decided it was time to give it a try.
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Missing you this Christmas
"How can we celebrate togetherness when there is none?" Embrace the awkward middle ground between despair & distraction (plus, a craft!).
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Children's Grief Awareness Day
I'm sharing my experience of childhood loss, with ideas for how you can support a grieving child in your life.
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Create while you wait...
Blame it on bad management or blame it on pregnancy hormones, my angst over the remodel spiraled quickly into rage. "WHEN will this end??"
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Day of the Dead (for Gringos)
Happy Halloween and feliz día de los muertos! You might have heard about this colorful holiday by watching Disney’s Coco (which, by the...
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What (not) to write in a sympathy card
If you're not sure WHAT to say (or not say), you're definitely not alone. Here's a list of short & meaningful ideas.
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How to: draw from a photo (for beginners!)
Ever wanted to draw from a photo? This simple technique uses tracing to get all the proportions right - you simply fill in the shades.
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Are you drawing from the right (or wrong?!) side of the brain?
Inspired by Betty Edward's famous book, you'll learn to quiet that logical brain that says, "you can't do that!" and tap into the creative.
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ART is naturally therapeutic - here's 4 reasons why
When life takes us beyond words, it makes sense that we need to go beyond words in order to heal. Here's 4 reasons (from my own experience).
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Project: Paint your own geode
If you haven't seen the upswing of this Instagram trend, you'll start to see it now... Hipsters (of all ages) sure love their geode...
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Acrylic vs. Watercolor Brushes
What’s the difference? Does it matter what kind of brushes you use? Here’s how I distinguish them, along with my tips for beginners.
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Cute Calligraphy Quotes (design tips & tricks for beginners)
Create your own cute calligraphy quote design! I'll give you my best tips for turning any short quote or phrase into a work of art.
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Art activity: Worldview bias
This simple art activity takes the word "world view" literally. It demonstrates that where you live where you pay attention...
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The story behind the painting
How God is showing me, "Look at me and do what I do." Heaven and Earth, by Danica Thurber, 2020, acrylic on canvas The title of this...
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DIY Emotional Color Wheel
“How are you today?” “Very orange, thank you.” “Wait, what?” One of my very favorite coaching topics is to compare colors and emotions....
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Stress & Anxiety: Art Journal Activity
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Anticipatory Grief: Art Journal Activity
I experienced the sudden death of my father when I was twelve years old. It was a shock that no one expected - he was in good health and...
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The story behind the painting (Yes, it's supposed to be sideways...)
Word And Two Sparrows, by Danica Thurber, 2010, acrylic on canvas I was a freshman in college and I was having a hard-core identity...
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Express Your Heart: the IG Community Art Show
I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t learned to express my heart through art. And to be honest, that learning came from being part...
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Kid's art activity: grief & loss
"Even though they're not with you, the love you shared stays right there in your heart - it becomes a part of you..." Every child needs...
