Cringe, but it’s done.

Today I sat in the Shed, my creative haven, and filmed a tutorial video. Then I edited it and uploaded it to TikTok. I don’t like being on camera, so this was scary! But I did it! Now you can see and hear me demonstrating one of my go-to drawing meditations...
Events March 10 – 16

Events March 10 – 16

MONDAY – join me in an experiment with video. I finally have TikTok, maybe its time to fill it with drawing mediations! Wish me luck, then like and subscribe… WEDNESDAY: an evening session using Oracle Cards to guide our intuitive drawings. Get your ticket...
Neurofit Global Retreat in June

Neurofit Global Retreat in June

I will be delivering a Drawing Meditations session as part of a 4 day retreat in Hakone in June.The retreat, Cultivating Calm, Connection, and Clarity is organised by Katie Hurd of Neurofit Global. It combines coaching on self-awareness of strengths, personality, and...
Art & Nature Retreats 2025

Art & Nature Retreats 2025

Join Kristen McQuillin for a relaxing and creative day of insightful art, observation, and reflection in rural Chiba.  Saturday, May 3, 202511:00 – 16:00 and alsoSaturday, August 2, 2025Saturday, November 1, 2025 Schedule 11:00 pickup at JR Awa-Kamogawa...
Coming (not too) Soon: More Workbooks!

Coming (not too) Soon: More Workbooks!

One of my 2024 goals is to publish Drawing Meditation exercises. We have three workbooks now, but I have scores of exercises and meditations to share. Workbooks are my favorite medium, so that is what I plan. But they are old-fashioned and don’t sell well. Every...
Artober 2021: 31-day art challenge

Artober 2021: 31-day art challenge

Want to add more art to your autumn? I’ve got 31 creative prompts scheduled for each day in October on our Facebook page and on Instagram. Some prompts are simply text, others may have instructions, examples, or even a video. How to do the challenge The only...