Liana Lilley-Earley is an intuitive /expressive artist, life coach/therapist and author of

The Magic Touch, which gives her a particular take on how we support ourselves to

take creative risks and grow. Many of you already know her from her Art; Wellbeing

workshops at the Pavilions Art Centre.

Her own work is colourful, bold, loose and constantly changing! As a tutor, she is

known for building confidence in artists, helping them break through blocks and

develop their own style.

She says, ‘most of my students say they want to paint more loosely and that starts

in the mind and body. We need to create ideal conditions, not least a helpful mental

attitude and have an understanding of left- and right-hand brain thinking.’

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In this experiential workshop, we will discuss the key elements that help us be brave

and move beyond our status quo in painting. What helps us take risks, what stops

us, how can we be freer. Recognizing our own personality as an artist and

understanding what place right and left-brain thinking has.

Then we jump into playing! Some creative exercises with the pressure off, to

experience her Pegasus Process of creative risk taking: you can take a break as she

demonstrates...... then comes the challenge......to continue to integrate this freer

style as we plan and create a painting!

Discovering the importance of our initial sketch or marks, you may choose a

landscape/flowers/abstract or whatever you like [bring an inspiration picture or use

one of mine] in your favourite media. [ bringing at least one water-based media for

speed and a ‘ground’ of at least a3 to be bold is recommended! Do look at the

materials list in good time for suggestions].

This is an opportunity for the space to be braver and bolder-in all senses!

Liana has a clear, step by step teaching style, packed with tips. She creates a warm,

fun atmosphere in which to experiment, ask questions and develop to find your

‘happy place’ in art.

All students will be invited to join her free Artist’s Circle.