Welcome to a calmer creative life

Cultivate a nourishing creative practice.

Build an audience for your work.

Thrive in your creative business, without burning out or going insane.

Hi, I'm Louise

A few years ago, I was a burned-out freelance web designer. *cue the sad violins*

I went on sick leave, and after a few months of panicking, (and apathetic knitting, gardening, and bread baking), I re-discovered my love of art. I healed myself by painting birds in watercolor, and eventually embarked on a whole new career as an artist, art educator, and creative mentor.

Today, I sell my paintings to collectors all over the world, and I help other creatives improve at their craft, and build businesses that don't burn them out.

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Learn how to draw with me

Pencil Sketching For Beginner Artists

My simple, stress-free roadmap to radically improve your wildlife sketching skills. In weeks, not years.

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Get organized in your art practice

The Artist's Studio Companion

Improve your art faster, stay organized, and maintain motivation and inspiration in your art practice with my Notion template.

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Craft a calmer marketing strategy for your creative biz

Calm Marketing workbook

A 44-page pdf guide + workbook, with 26 exercises to design your perfect marketing strategy. Without burning out och feeling sleazy. Also includes an appendix with recommended tools and services for your business.

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The YouTube channel

On my YouTube channel The Calm Creative, I share art tips, tutorials and creative business advice. There are 70+ videos to explore.