What would you give to have a lifestyle that allowed you to “drop everything and have a swim” in the ocean any time the mood struck you? Cornwall painter TARA LEAVER has created that life for herself, finding inspiration in the sensory experience of being immersed in the “magical garden of wonders” in the cold Atlantic waters. A self-proclaimed introvert, Tara has created a “balance in constant motion” between creating her own fluid paintings and developing an online community for like-minded artists.

But life was not always so easy-breezy for Tara. Tara candidly shares how she grappled with depression and how she found her way back to art making. Tara acknowledges that her personal struggles have better enabled her to manage her own art “demons” while helping other artists tackle their own. An equally talented writer, Tara’s considerate wisdom provides guidance and reassurance to her Happy Artist community.

Find Tara:
Tara's Art Website:  taraleaverart.com
Happy Artist Studio (artist membership) happyartiststudio.com
Instagram: @taraleaverart   
Pinterest:  www.pinterest.com/taraleaver

Mentioned:

• Happy Artist Studio, membership art courses (explore) 
• Olympus Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera (shop)
• The Creative Introvert: How to Build a Business You Love, by Cat Rose (read) 
• Byre Gallery, Sea Level exhibit, Cornwall, UK (explore) 

Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:
Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com
Instagram:  kristybattaniart
Facebook:  kristybattaniart

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