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Arts and Creativity for Health - Inspiring you to unlock your creative talents. Looking at how Creative expression can impact on our health and well-being and effect change in our lives.
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Wednesday - Arts and Wellness - Arts, interviews, strategies, resources for those living with Dementia and their Carers.
Friday - Inspiration Shorts is a top-up reflection suggestion.
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In today's episode the title is 'Foundation' Creating In Faith Encouraging Recordings are to bless and inspire you to be the best of yourself. It can be really great to pull out your art journal/Journal and express what comes up for you either with images and colour, with words or with both.
Form and Fire is a ceramic exhibition currently at the Argentina Embassy, Barbados - which you should check out and then it moves to the Norman Center.
There are more podcast recordings available that you can listen to -
If you would like to support my Realityarts Podcast you can do so at - https://www.paypal.me/amandatrought
I am teaching online on - Mixed Media Play Date and there are bonuses that you will receive - http://bit.ly/MMPAT19
Other ways to get hold of me and see what I am doing:
www.youtube.com/amandatrought
www.twitter.com/Realityarts
www.instagram.com/realityarts/
www.facebook.com/realityartss/
http://realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/realityarts
Welcome to this week's Podcast, in which I look at the beliefs that we can sometimes hold about ourselves. Can you believe that we are in February already, I hope you have a vision of how you would like to spend your time this month and you put it into action.
I went to the opening exhibition of Sylvester Clark, he is a very talented artist and you should check his work out. https://www.facebook.com/Adelabu1?ref=br_rs
Each week I share with you an insight or revelation and I hope that It will bless you as it blesses me. I would love to hear from you and you can connect with me on a number of platforms
Amanda Trought on Social Media (Realityarts):
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twitter.com/Realityarts
www.instagram.com/realityarts/
www.facebook.com/realityartss/
http://realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 35 and the Word for the Week is Aware
Are you aware of the impact you are making with your creativity? Is this something you have taken the time to think about. Someone somewhere thinks your work is amazing, the things that you do really impact their life. Have you taken the time to consider where you are going with your work Join me on the podcast today.
Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How
I am also teaching in: Year in Color Summit - https://bit.ly/ayearincolor
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
You can also catch me here :
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/realityarts
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 34 and the word for the Week is Helpful
What is it that you are doing that could be described as helpful, is it your art, creativity, something in your personal life. Join me on the podcast today.
Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How
I am also teaching in: Year in Color Summit - https://bit.ly/ayearincolor
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
You can also catch me here :
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/realityarts
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 33 and the word for the Week is Deep.
What is it that you are creating that you only just realize that it goes far deeper than you initially thought. There is a message that emerges in your pieces of work that just connects in a deeper way with your audience. Join me on the podcast today.
Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How
I am also teaching in: Year in Color Summit - https://bit.ly/ayearincolor
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
You can also catch me here :
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/realityarts
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 32 and the word for the Week is Personal.
What is it that you are sharing, what do you hold close to you? What do you need to share and can you find like minded individuals to walk alongside you So many of us go through situations without realizing that there are others who have a similar circumstance. Unless we share we won't know..... Join me on the podcast today.
Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
You can also catch me here :
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/realityarts
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 31 and the word for the Week is Joyful.
What brings you joy or what do you do to bring more of it into your life. Sometimes you need a collection of things that you can reach for to suit the many different moods we find ourselves going through. How does Joy impact your creativity and the art that you create. We have to think about how we are growing and the possible changes and impact that we can make as we create more joy in the world. Join me on the podcast today.
Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
You can also catch me here :
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Check out the Iron garden - https://youtu.be/ilvatYPCbCs
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 30 and the word for the Week is Knowledge. What do you know in regards to the way you approach your creativity? Why do you create the things that you do do you feel led, guided to make the art that you create. We have to think about how we are growing and the possible changes and impact that we can make as we create. Join me on the podcast today.
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your world and how you move through it.
Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
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Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
This weeks word is Kindred. What do you feel connected to in regards to your creativity? Is it a supply, technique, way of doing things? Are you part of a group of artists, do you have someone to share your joy with. What information do you need to access to do what you need to do? It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 29 and the word for the Week is Kindred
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your world and how you move through it.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
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Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
This weeks word is Confident. Are you confident in the way you approach your work? What information do you need to access to do what you need to do? It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 28 and the word for the Week is Confident.
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your world and how you move through it.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
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Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
The Word Optimistic is this weeks word, . What is your default setting? Art you a glass half full or half empty sort of person? How do you connect or feel lead in your work are you excited by the journey that you are on and how does this translate into your work. It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 27 and the word for the Week is Optimistic
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your world and how you move through it.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
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Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
The Word Perceptive is this weeks word, apologies for it being late. What ways do you thing you are perceptive when it comes to your creativity, how do you connect or feel lead in your work and have you found ways to develop and incorporate this into your work. It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 26 and the word for the Week is Perceptive.
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
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Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
The Word Intuitive is this weeks word. What 3 things can you say about your creativity and the way you work that is not planned but happens and has amazing results? I think that it is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 25 and the word for the Week is Intuitive
What is it that you feel about your creativity, or the work that you do? Can you describe how it makes you feel. Do you have additional activities that you can turn to?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 23 and the word for the Week is Proud
What 3 things can you say you feel proud about?
What is it that you feel about your creativity, or the work that you do? Can you describe how it makes you feel. Do you have additional activities that you can turn to?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 22 and the word for the Week is Exquisite
What is it that you feel about your creativity, or the work that you do? Can you describe how it makes you feel. Do you have additional activities that you can turn to?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it. Can you identify random acts of kindness that you can bless others with, and how are you taking care of yourself and your creative walk?
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
*******************************************
YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 21 and the word for the Week is Profound
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it. Can you identify random acts of kindness that you can bless others with, and how are you taking care of yourself and your creative walk?
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 20 and the word for the Week is Eager
What is it that really makes you feel eager about your creativity, or the work that you do. Do you have additional activities that you can turn to?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it. Can you identify random acts of kindness that you can bless others with, and how are you taking care of yourself and your creative walk?
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Welcome to Creating in Faith, this is Episode 19 and the word for the Week is Quiet
Do you have moments of quietness in your life? How does it make you feel when you have taken time out?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it. Can you identify random acts of kindness that you can bless others with, and how are you taking care of yourself and your creative walk?
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Welcome to Creating in Faith, this is Episode 18 and the word for the Week is Fantastic
What do you think of the word Fantastic in regards to your own life – your creative walk and how you journey forward.
Do you realise how Fantastic you are, you are an amazing being – think of how you navigate through your world. You will always be on the journey and have so much to offer the world. You have to believe that you are fearfully and wonderfully made and have the ability to impact so many people in this world. Do you believe how Fantastic you are?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it. Can you identify random acts of kindness that you can bless others with, and how are you taking care of yourself and your creative walk?
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
Today in Episode 17 we look at the Word 'Brave' and the things that you are doing that are brave, how are you showing up in your creative walk?
As we take a look at moving forward in our art and creativity how does the word impact on you and your perspective of your world and how you move through it. Can you identify when you have had to be brave, how has that blessed you and others.
Check out the Arts and Wellness Café videos each week which further explores the words
I am Teaching - Check Out:
Life Book 2021 - https://bit.ly/Lifebook21
Creative Jumpstart 2021 - https://bit.ly/CJSat2021
One BADASS Art Journal - https://bit.ly/BADASS21
Loving Healing Creating Summit - https://bit.ly/HEALING2021
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YouTube www.youtube.com/amandatrought
Blog - realityarts-creativity.blogspot.com
Patreon Blog - www.patreon.com/realityarts
Twitter - www.twitter.com/Realityarts
Instagram www.instagram.com/realityarts/
Facebook www.facebook.com/realityartss/
Check out some encouraging boards on Pinterest @realityarts
********************************************
Artwork available from the title image HERE
I also have an Arts and Health NHS Network for information on activities and organisations working in the field. You are welcome to join, it is a FREE resource and if you have any activities or want to talk about your work you are welcome to send me the information and I will see that it gets uploaded. You can create your own profile on the network and connect with others who are passionate about the arts in health too.
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