At The Joyful Creative, I offer gentle workshops and programs to help you slow down, reconnect and explore creativity in a calm, supportive space - no experience needed, no pressure.
📍 Narrabundah, Canberra With a particular interest in textile techniques and vintage fabrics, I graduated from RMIT with a Diploma of Art - Studio Textiles and Design in 2011. I went on to create products and textile
art using eco-dyed and vintage materials with various techniques including quilting, beading and crochet. A regular traveler for work and pleasure, I took to doodling with pen and note pad as a portable means of maintaining my creative practice. Eventually I applied the same techniques on iPad using Procreate app. My mindful colouring book "It Starts With A Heart" was the result of many blissful hours spent in creative flow. You can download 3 FREE bonus colouring pages here.. https://www.deborahotooleartist.com/colouring-pages
These days I explore various artistic media, wherever my curiosity leads me. I am passionate about daily creativity, recognising the benefits to wellbeing for everyone, not just professional artists. After many years working sporadically on artistic projects, fitting them in around full time work and family commitments, I finally made the decision to prioritise my creative practice and I've been dedicated to daily creativity since September 2023. I love to connect with my FaceBook network so please do leave a comment or PM me with any questions or commission enquiries.
