The Art Witch Blog
I’m a mythical artist, photographer, designer, intuitive and all-around creative based in the Norwegian mountains and this is my blog.
This is where I share my creative expression and do my best to inspire, empower, share tips and information, and give the occasional kick in the butt so you can have a more fulfilling life. You’ll also find a lot of art, some behind the scenes and works in progress, as well as some strong opinions, and a swear word or two. If you enjoy the posts, please share them.
– Kim Nance
I Hope You Like the Old Photos I Found
It’s been a rough week with lots to do so I’m taking it easy. I wanted to show you some photos I found on an external drive so I’m sharing the video I made for them on Wednesday.
2 Tips for When You’re Too Tired for Creativity
That's me today, well almost since I wrote this 🙂 I do have two very good reasons to be tired: I 'parked' my car in a snow-filled ditch on Thursday and had to walk 1 km very fast down and uphill to pick my daughter up at school. I've spent all day cleaning because my...
How to Make Knitting Fun (and a Bit Challenging)
To me, knitting 'normal' mitten patterns is really boring. I don't knit mittens often but when I do, I have fun with it 🙂 This is what I do to make knitting mittens for my daughter more fun, and also a bit more of a challenge. Don't know if you feel the same way...
Pay What You Will for My Art (March 1-14)
I've decided to do an event for my page on Facebook as a way to clear out some paintings so I'll have room for more and support some causes I care about. From March 1st until the 14th (my birthday), 15 of my paintings will be offered for sale in this event but in a...
I Want to See What This Old Camera Can Do
This is my analogue old camera, a Konica TC-X. I bought it in 1990 when I lived in southern Sweden for a few months and the Nissun flash and Hexanon 35-125 mm lens were included. It hasn't been in use for many years (something like 20) but it still works. The flash...
How to Create When You Don’t Have the Right Tools
I've seen way too many people not do what they want because they don't have the 'right' tools and materials. They don't know how to create the thing without those tools and materials. So I thought I'd bring this up in case you let that stop you. There is no reason to...
How to Create Anything Successfully
If you want to be able to create anything. If you want to be able to learn how to make something. If you want to succeed at making that thing. There is something you need to be willing to do. One of my friends and followers said this to me earlier this week: "Damn you...
Re-drawing a 14-year-Old Drawing of an Angry Crow
A while ago, I told you I was going to start doing art challenges on YouTube. Well, here they are. The first three of my art challenges. The latest is the one where I draw a 14-year-old drawing of a Crow again I have about 60 of these challenges planned out so far and...
Art as a form of self-expression or more as a message received?
By Deborah Flanagan. Interior Designer, Artist and Mum. Art to me is something that connects with something bigger than the ego… It’s coming from a more authentic source, from the essence of who you really are. Or perhaps you are actually the medium for which you...
You won’t feel very creative but that’s when it’s important
When you're tired, stressed, in pain, frustrated, or overwhelmed. When you really don't feel like doing anything, that's when creativity is most important. Try to see being creative as a form of self-care It can give you more energy It can help you forget about the...
Happy New Year, What’s Your Wish?
Happy 2018 to you 🙂 Do you have any plans for 2018? Something you really want to do? Something you wish you could wave a wand over or snap your fingers and it would get done, or something simpler? Maybe you've chosen a word for the year. Lots of people do, to have...
Don’t Lose Yourself Over Christmas
Does Christmas wear you out? A lot of people run themselves ragged over Christmas so I want to give you a reminder to find time to relax and enjoy yourself. Let the cupboards and drawers be dusty. So what if the rug isn't freshly washed. It's a holiday full of fun,...