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Secrets to Conquering Creative Blocks
You may not know this but paintings and drawings have a "hard stage." It's in the middle of your process somewhere, you've been trucking...
Michelle Baker, MA
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"Mapping" a Face
How to draw a face. Michelle and Shannon from MBodied Art Studio teach you the step-by- step way to draw a face that looks good every...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Painting Tree Foliage
Learn a technique for painting 3-dimensional trees! We'll share some color theory, a brush technique and how to use layers to achieve the...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Art ALWAYS Takes You on a Journey
Every time you create a piece of art, it is taking you on a hero's journey. There are profound opportunities to learn and grow each time...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Woodworking as Therapeutic Art
Woodworking is a hobby for some and a profession for others, but it can be a powerful therapeutic tool for just about everyone. In fact,...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Why Make Art Wednesdays
"Why do you make art?" Hear from the students of MBodied's watercolor class. Common responses to the question are: "because it's...
Michelle Baker, MA
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A Mindfulness Practice
Having a mindfulness practice can really help us be more present and peaceful. But do we have to meditate on a cushion or are there...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Why Most People Don't Make Art: Part I
What is the reason most people don't make art? MBodied has a 5 part system for overcoming this common issue! Find out steps 1-3 right...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Abstract Art is Freedom!
Did you know most kids stop making art around the age of 11 or 12? At this point in cognitive development, kids begin to want their art...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Haven for Introverts
I’m sitting in a roomful of people who are silent, totally absorbed in what they are doing, soft music playing in the background and a...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Quick tip for mixing paint
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Michelle Baker, MA
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How is painting therapeutic?
Many people who take my acrylic painting class say “it is very therapeutic.” What can be therapeutic about a painting class? First: ...
Michelle Baker, MA
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The ART of Manifesting
Do you know what the art process is, really? When I want to paint a canvas, for example, what are the steps I got through to complete...
Michelle Baker, MA
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The Painting Community at MBodied
I love the community that is forming among the painters at MBodied! If you walk in during Introduction to Acrylics or Open Studio you...
Michelle Baker, MA
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What is Manifesting?
Manifesting is creating what you want in life. In the bible you can read, “God said, let there be light, and there was light.” That’s...
Michelle Baker, MA
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The Best Thing I Did For Myself in 2015
As the year comes to a close, I can say with certainty there is one habit I will definitely continue in the new year. The best thing I...
Michelle Baker, MA
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A Heart-Centered Business
About a year ago I was dreaming up the idea for MBodied Art Studio with the help of the book, Creating on Purpose: "the spiritual...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Art Therapy Activities You Can Try At Home
A lot of people use art as a means to deal with sadness, stress and trauma. Others use it to explore their inner talent and creative...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Tape Resist Art Ideas
Tape resist art is a fun and unique way to make all sorts of artwork. It is one of my favorite art projects because children of all ages...
Michelle Baker, MA
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Art Therapy to Overcome Emotional Issues
Traumatic events can happen to anyone at any time. People may experience mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety following a traumatic...
Michelle Baker, MA
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