Welcome to the fourth interview in my Wholehearted Living Series where I talk to inspiring people about living a more authentic, creative and connected life inspired by nature, the seasons and what they’re most passionate about. I’m really happy to introduce you to the wonderfully talented Katharina Geissler-Evans. Katharina (or Kiki) is the founder and
Creativity
Learn how to stay in the moment with photography
I’ve always been interested in photography and have collected and taken hundreds of images over the years; from wondrous scenes in nature to up close and personal portraits and candid images of day-to-day life. But, despite having attended various courses and upgraded from using my phone to a digital-SLR camera, I felt lost. For so long I’d wanted to master the technical side
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Seasonal Living Series
Spring – Slow rejuvenation
After much snowfall and some pretty tumultuous weather here in the UK, Spring has finally arrived along with the snowdrops and daffodils. However, I’m not sure I’m quite ready to come out of hibernation. I’ve got so used to getting cosy by the fire, comfort food, warm jumpers and wintry strolls wrapped up in hats
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Creativity
Naomi Tydeman; Tenby based artist
I recently watched The Harbour, a four-part television series following some of the extraordinary people who have made Tenby their home and who work on its busy waterside. These include the local harbourmaster, cafe owners, volunteers at the RNLI lifeboat station and award winning artist Naomi Tydeman. Tenby (Dinbych-y-pysgod in Welsh, meaning fortlet of the fish) holds
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Creativity
Creative inspiration from nature
Nature provides the most stunning inspiration for artists and designers across many creative disciplines. Since re-kindling my passion for drawing when I moved to the Wiltshire countryside two years ago, I’ve been increasingly aware of the wonder of nature. In my weekly art classes, we are given the freedom to explore that which interests us
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Creativity
Lessons in Photography & Styling
At the beginning of April I headed to Bristol for a photography and styling workshop with the lovely Carole aka Mademoiselle Poirot. I was full of excitement on my drive into the City; having a day ahead of me to learn new skills and meet new people. I’d only bought my first DSLR a few months
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Creativity
Finding my creative mojo
My word for 2017 is ‘CREATE’ – it feels open and explorative. For me this means drawing, sketching, photography, writing and knitting – these are the crafts I enjoy most and am focusing on at the moment. I flick through so many beautiful coffee table books, covet profiles on art filled Instagram pages. But, I