inktober · Minette Riordan · Oct 10, 2025
Inktober 2025 - 10 Best Practices for Sticking with a 31-Day Art Challenge
For October 2025 I’m inviting you to join me for a month-long creative practice inspired by Inktober — but with a soulful twist. Together, we’ll exp…Read more
mess · Minette Riordan · Oct 10, 2025
Come Behind the Curtain: A Peek at My Art Table
So often we only show the “finished” version of our creativity — the neat, polished, ready-for-display pieces. But there’s deep beauty in the raw, ha…Read more
Painting In Your PJ's · Minette Riordan · Sep 26, 2025
The Lantern Bearer: a DIY Paper Doll Guide for Wisdom and Clarity
Create a Lantern Bearer paper doll with collage and slow stitching to spark wisdom, clarity, and light on your midlife creative journey.
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Discipline · Minette Riordan · Sep 18, 2025
Is Your Brain Crowded? Part 2: Okay, you dumped your brain... now what?
Learn how to turn your visual brain dump into clarity. Sort, filter, and prioritize ideas with a simple worksheet to reduce overwhelm and spark focus…Read more
Blog · Minette Riordan · Sep 11, 2025
Is Your Brain Crowded? A Visual Brain Dump Might Be the Antidote
Discover how a visual brain dump—part art, part journaling—can calm mental chaos, unlock creative clarity, and help multi-passionate thinkers focus.
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Paper Doll · Minette Riordan · Sep 11, 2025
DIY Paper Dolls with Handmade Collage Papers | Harvesting The Abundance of Midlife & Beyond
Discover how to create an Orchard Doll using handmade collage papers and expressive journaling. Explore the symbolism of harvest, abundance, and midl…Read more
Painting In Your PJ's · Minette Riordan · Aug 26, 2025
Watercolor Play for Paper Doll Clothes | Healing & Whimsical Collage Papers
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Watercolor play offers a gentle, healing approach to creating whimsical collage papers and fabric for paper doll clothes, art jo…Read more
midlife · Minette Riordan · Aug 15, 2025
Am I in Midlife—or Just Beginning a New Chapter?
Wondering if you’re in midlife? Discover why midlife isn’t defined by age but by a season of reflection, curiosity, and transformation. Learn how to …Read more
Painting In Your PJ's · Minette Riordan · Aug 14, 2025
Painted Papers with Purpose: DIY Handmade Collage Papers Part Two Using Acrylic Inks
Learn how to create vibrant, textured “painty papers” with acrylic inks in this step-by-step tutorial. Discover playful techniques using stencils, st…Read more
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