The Artful Life Collective

Create freely, Connect deeply.
Live artfully

You already make art.

You just wish you knew someone you could ask about that cool new art product you bought, but have no clue how to use.

Or, had someone to bounce ideas off when the painting you're loving isn't quite finished, but you're terrified the next thing you add will ruin it.

Or, there was someone to send a snap of your latest creation to who totally understands the thrill and delight you feel, and will celebrate with you.

The Artful Life Collective are your "someone".

SIGN ME UP!

Bi Monthly Art Dates

We share Virtual Art Dates on the second and fourth Monday of every month.

You can follow along with me as I create, or enjoy the energy of making alongside other artists while working on your own art.

One of my members describes it as "learning form each other, though not working on the same things"

Led by Professional Artist + Coach

Here's where you get a front row seat to watch my creative process, pick my brain and let me look after you for a while.

Join us for art making, life wisdom, laughs, juicy conversations about the creative process and the odd heavy sigh. (The heavy things are lighter with friends.)

Library of Recordings

Every Art Date is recorded and added to the library.

Whether you're in a non compatible time zone, or your work schedule clashes with the Dates, you never need to miss out. And our private Facebook group lets you be part of the conversations even if you can't show up live.

Come on in

Around the virtual table on our Art Dates, you'll find mixed media mavens, art journal whizzes, Sketch Note queens, painting pros, textile art aficionados, ceramic lovers... all with the same desire:

A dedicated, consistent space to show up for their art
Company to share the roller coaster ride of artist life
The kind of conversations you'll never get from a You-Tube tutorial or Pinterest board
Somewhere they can get inspired without sliding into comparison.
A place they can contribute as well as learn

INSIDE THE ARTFUL LIFE COLLECTIVE, WE BELIEVE:

IF YOU MAKE ART, YOU ARE AN ARTIST

There is no such thing as a failed piece of art: It's ALL information

THE PROCESS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE PRODUCT

Sharing our skills and knowledge freely makes us all better artists (no gatekeeping here)

MAKING ART IS THE ANTIDOTE TO ANXIETY

Making shitty art is better than making no art. (In fact, making shitty art is encouraged! There is great art on the far side of the shitty stuff!)

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up.”

- Pablo Picasso

Membership comes with permission to;

Take your art seriously

Take yourself as an artist seriously

Abandon all attachment to the outcome and revel in the process

Have FUN

Make bad art (that's encouraged, actually. Experiments and "eff around and find out" lead to wonderful discoveries)

Show up for your art regularly - no matter what's on your calendar

CREATE WITH US

Hi there,

I'm Tracey Hewitt. Artist, Wayfinder coach, teacher of art workshops, lover of starry skies, part time quantum mechanics nerd and full time human.

I started The Artful Life Collective in 2019 after an online class where all the participants wanted to keep hanging out. (Best idea ever!)

Since then, I've welcomed artists from around the world into my studio to pick my brain, as we enjoy the energy of sharing time creating.

I've shared a lot of things in our sessions: watercolour, art journal processes, book binding, carving rubber stamps, gel printing, stencil design and cutting, altered books and combining mediums without losing your mind.

The Artful Life Collective folks are some of my favourite people on the planet. We'd love to welcome you!

MORE ABOUT TRACEY

Tracey has taught me not to take my life and my art too seriously, to have fun fun with it!

Michelle Coles

BECOME A MEMBER

Tell me more. . .

How do Art Dates work?

We dial in to a Zoom meeting, chat, share our latest creative efforts and spend a couple of hours drawing and playing in the company of kindred spirits. These art dates are a great way to keep you committed to creating something, as well as giving you the pleasure of connecting in real time with other artists - no matter where you are in the world!

I'm on hand offering prompts, and talking you through my own creative process as we explore and play together.

How will I be charged?

When you join, you're setting up a monthly charge to your card via PayPal. It will be automatically deducted until you cancel your membership.

How do I join the Zoom calls?

24 hours before each class, you'll receive an email with the call link to join the fun.

What if that time doesn't suit me?

I've got you - all the sessions are recorded and loaded to the Members Page.

What happens between Art Dates?

A private Facebook Group is waiting for you to share your art and ask questions of me or the group between sessions.

Can I cancel my membership?

Absolutely. Anytime you like, just log in to your account, choose subscriptions and click cancel. Of course, I'd be sad to see you go, but when it's time, it's time. I'll still love you 🥰