January is a time for quiet reflection Image: CiCi original painting titled 'AfterGlow' By the time you’re reading this, we’re already at the tail end of January, and if you’ve felt a quiet (or not-so-quiet) pressure to have everything figured out by now; your goals mapped, your plans locked-in, your new and improved self fully activated, I want you to pause for a moment... Because that pressure is exhausting and for many of us, it’s counter

Creativity and self-care are deeply linked, with creative practices acting as powerful self-care tools to reduce stress, process emotions, boost well-being, and foster self-discovery. Spending time creatively can offer a healthy outlet for internal experiences and a way to find joy and purpose beyond daily demands. Mixed media artist Claire 'CiCi' O'Shea has curated several experiential art workshops that guide you in embracing your creative side. Blending her artistic exper

DESIGNING FOR JOY! Image: ciciartdesign artwork In the world of interior design oftentimes it seems that we are told to design spaces...

When I paint portraits I'm never going for a photo realistic likeness, my style is to be more expressive to get across an essence of who...