My art is about creating beauty but it is more than that. Creating art is a lifestyle, it is a lifestyle of slow living, of seeing and finding beauty in little things – like having time to watch the inks dance across the canvas or the joy of witnessing an idea form into a finished painting.

Living with ArtJulie Hansen1 July 2021

The importance of art

Since starting back at University to study my master in Art Therapy, I have been thinking a lot about the importance of art. Art can bring a lot of value to our lives, both when it is displayed and when it is being created.

Living with ArtJulie Hansen9 February 2021

Blue Mountains Christmas Shopping Guide

Blue Mountains is the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping. Escape the business of the city and the big shopping centres this Christmas and shop local instead. Blue Mountains have a lot of nice boutique shopping to offer and the best part? you will be supporting local makers with your purchases.