CONQUER MENTAL ROAD BLOCKS IN
7 DAYS
And build a consistent, sustainable creative habit which fits into your life
Are you tired of…
⁉️ Feeling overwhelmed by all the different directions you could explore in your Art
😩 Seeing the Art you want to create in your head but feeling unable to sit down and get it onto paper
📉 Struggling to stay consistent with your Art
If only you could…
✨ Know exactly what to do each time you sit down to make Art
✨ Feel confident that when your Mindset Monsters hold you back, you have actionable tools to get out of your head and back to making Art.
✨ Have a regular, sustainable creative practice which fits into your life and moves you closer to your creative goals.
Introducing
Tackle your Mindset Monsters:
7 Days To Establishing A Regular Creative Habit
A 7 day challenge to help you:
gain clarity,
get unstuck and
build a consistent creative habit which fits into your life.
A REGULAR CREATIVE HABIT IN 3 STEPS
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STEP 1: DEVELOP A CLEAR PLAN
You will create a clear, personalised and actionable plan to help you develop a routine that fits your life and works toward your personal creative goals.
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STEP 2: OVERCOME CREATIVE BLOCKS
Learn practical strategies to tackle fear, procrastination, overwhelm, paralysis and more, head-on so that you feel empowered to tackle mindset challenges which can keep you stuck and limit your progress.
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STEP 3: BEGIN A CREATIVE PRACTICE
Each prompt offers a creative way to engage with mindset challenges, so that by the time you have worked through all 7 prompts, you will have gained momentum in your Art-making to continue beyond the course.
a closer look at
What's Inside The Course
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In the primer exercise we will make a plan which will act as roadmap throughout the challenge. We’ll focus on four key areas:
Your purpose - what you want to achieve
Your media - the materials you’ll use
Your schedule - when and how often you’ll create and
Your subject - what inspires you.
I’ll walk you through a full example, and provide you with a worksheet and filled-in examples to help you.
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In Day 1 we will make it meaningful as we delve into your core purpose, and discover what drives you to make Art.
I’ll walk you through the 4 layers to uncover your core purpose, and show you how I would translate this into a meaningful artwork which can be created in under 15 minutes.
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On Day 2 we will make it small to reduce the overwhelm which can leave us stuck before we even begin.
I’ll show you how I would approach this prompt in my own practice in a separate demonstration video.
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On Day 3 we will make it fast as we approach a series of exercises to help us re-frame how we think about making time for our Art.
As I demonstrate the exercise, I’ll explain how you can integrate this concept into different stages of your creative process, whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours to spend on your Art. -
On Day 4 we will make it simple as we strip back our creative process to reduce decision fatigue which can leave us feeling paralysed.
You’ll discover how doing less can lead to creative discoveries you wouldn’t otherwise find.
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On Day 5 we will address fear of the blank page and make it approachable by exploring 3 different methods.
We’ll then pick one (or a combination) of these methods and create an artwork in response. -
On Day 6 I’ll show you how to make open loops in your Art practice to reduce the resistance of coming back to create each time.
You will begin creating one or more open loops of your own for today’s creative prompt.
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On Day 7 we will make it ugly to explore mindset shifts which can free us from perfectionism and quiet the voice of our inner critic.
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We will wrap up with 4 actionable strategies to help you keep the momentum you have gained by working through the 7 creative prompts in the course.
By this stage, you have already started a regular creative habit - this lesson will help you to keep it going!
what makes this course different…
🙄 You won’t be told “just create every day!” (if it was that easy, we’d all be doing it!)
✨ Instead, you will learn tools to help you tackle the root cause of why it can be so difficult to sustain a regular creative habit.
🥱 You won't be sitting through hours of boring lectures about mindset.
✨ Instead, you will be given quick, fun and actionable creative prompts you can respond to right away by making Art.
🤷 You won’t be given prompts then left wondering how to apply them.
✨ I’ll be going through the course with you, completing every exercise and responding to every prompt, explaining my decisions as I go.
THIS COURSE IS perfect FOR YOU IF YOU:
✔️ Sit down to create but feel so overwhelmed that you struggle to start.
✔️ Tend to create in bursts but would love to develop a more steady, consistent creative habit.
✔️ Have hit a creative block and would like some help to re-start your creative practice.
SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS
If you’re new to creativity, this course provides the perfect foundation. With simple, approachable prompts and a playful mindset, you’ll learn how to tackle common fears like perfectionism and procrastination.
For seasoned creatives, this course offers a refreshing opportunity to reconnect with your artistic practice in a new way. The prompts are designed to challenge ingrained habits, spark fresh ideas, and reignite your creative energy.
HERE’S WHAT you’ll TAKE AWAY
✔️ A personalised creative plan
✔️ Tools to overcome creative blocks and use as prompts for future inspiration
✔️ A renewed sense of play and exploration
✔️ Seven (or more) artworks which are just the beginning of the work you will make with your new, regular creative habit
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔️ High quality, clear and actionable video tutorials
✔️ Separate demonstration videos so that you can see real examples of the course prompts in action
✔️ A quick reference guide detailing the 7 Mindset Monsters and their associated creative prompts
✔️ Templates and filled in examples to help you structure your personalised Creative Plan
✔️ Templates and examples to help you uncover your core Creative Purpose
✔️ 100 drawing prompts to help you stay inspired
JOIN THE COURSE TODAY
ONE PAYMENT OF
$54 $27
✔️ Immediate access
✔️ No subscription fees
✔️ Watch it whenever you like
✔️ Lifetime access to the online video lessons
✔️ Class resource PDF full of templates, worksheets and resources to support you through the course
IN CASE WE HAVEN’T MET…
HI THERE! I’M MEL
I’m an artist and educator, and my mission is to support and empower others to explore their creativity.
In recent years, my personal Art practice has led me to explore the connection between art making and self-care, and the impact creativity can have on our well-being.
I have shared the processes and techniques which I have found particularly effective through teaching them to others, both online and in person, and have been overwhelmed with positive feedback at the impact they have had on my students’ lives.
I’d love to share these techniques with you too!
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
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No, you don't need any drawing experience at all - the course is suited for any level.
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This is completely dependent on you - it’s something we will explore when we develop your personalised Creative Plan where you’ll choose your materials and subject matter dependent on what you are interested in as you work through the prompts.
This is not a course which will show you how to make Art which looks a particular way, or in a particular style - that can only be done by you! What it will show you is how to approach your Art using methods to help you get unstuck and work through some of the biggest mindset challenges which can hold us back.
I have recorded demonstration videos for each prompt, so that if you feel more comfy following along with me, and what I like to draw as you build your confidence, you can use those videos to guide you through, and I think it really helps to see how someone else approaches these kinds of prompts and exercises - that can give you a much clearer understanding of how you might like to apply them to your own artwork.
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You can approach the class however you'd like - it’s structured as a 7 day course so that it’s broken down into manageable bite-sized chunks of learning, but you definitely don't need to complete it in 7 days!
As a rough guide, I generally recommend setting aside about 15 minutes per prompt, but you could spend more (or less) time on each prompt depending on how you like to work.
The first task in the course is to design your Creative Plan, and when we do that we will discuss how regularly you may be working on your creative practice, so don’t worry - it’s all covered!
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All my courses consist of pre recorded video lessons. There are also downloadable resources in the Class Resource PDF such as worksheets, prompt lists, guides and other materials which will help support your learning.
All my courses are structured around a class project, which is a practical way of applying the skills taught in the course, and also means that you will have created something by the end of the course, as well as learning lots of new skills - I think this is the best way of learning!
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You will have lifetime access which means you will have access for as long as the course exists on the internet.
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Yes you can - there is an option at checkout to buy the course as a gift. All you need to do is enter the recipient’s email address and there is an option to add a gift message if you’d like to. The course will be sent directly to them with a link to access it, along with your message if you added one.
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Gumroad is an e-commerce platform which allows creators to sell digital products directly to their audience. It is a popular platform for finding all sorts of products, like digital brushes, e-books and courses.
When you make a one-time purchase of one of my online courses, you will be doing this through Gumroad. You can either create a log-in there, which will allow you to view all your Gumroad purchases in your library, or you can access the course by using the link which will be emailed to you after you have completed your purchase. There is also a Gumroad app, if you like to watch courses on your smart phone or tablet device.
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No problem! I’m always happy to answer questions - please reach out using the contact form here