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This week ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (9).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
Join this week's 'digital watch party' on 'Youtube'
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (8).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
This 'Colouring Page' is one of the 'most requested colouring pictures - known as:
'The Lounge'' (originally a 'marker-pen: colour-in').
The workshop was delivered both 'onsite' ('UK') and 'virtually' - and, as always ... I was able to maintain our 'virtual connection', throughout the day, too.
Thank you for your 'feedback': the 'Inner-Happiness' Journal is a compilation of a 'series of coaching workshops' that have been particulary useful (as confirmed within general 'feedback') - and as it also 'compliments: 'The 7-Day Colour Challenge' (which includes links of 'mindful: meditation' and 'Colour-In's') ... it makes sense to also refer to this resource.
Those of you who join or who have joined the all access 'Coaching Practice: membership plan', will be sent copies of each 'workbook' within the plan.
It's September: and the next round of 'Art-Life-Coaching' workshops will continue to take place both 'online' and in 'event' (UK) - and: my new downloadable 'Colour-IN' pages are now available, too!
We can also connect via 'video call' (please 'pre-book' a '1-to-1' call using your booking link - as provided), 'message' and or 'email'.
The week before ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (7).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
It's 'Wednesday' - and: for today's 'Colour-IN Demo', I made use of a '48 Colouring Markers' set.
The 'event' took place (onsite) over '90-minutes' - and: I'm still online answering 'emails', 'messages' and or 'calls'.
Last week's 'Colouring Page' was chosen to help 'promote' a 'link of personal development' based on 'self-reflection' ... also known as: a 'self-portrait'!
Those who've managed to complete the: 'Inner-Happiness' Journal, may have already recognised this 'workshop task' - where participants are encouraged to 'sketch' their 'creative: self-portrait' ... with a 'smile'.
This 'workshop task' often sits well within a 'whole day workshop' - whereas today's 'Colour-IN' can also be completed over several 'hours' or even 'days' ... depending on how you are able to allocate your personal time.
I'm particulary happy with this 'colouring page' - as: its a 'universal' image - that: I believe will be particularly useful to the majority of this 'membership' group (who are 'women' [and in the 'spirit of unity' a 'Colouring Page' will also be generated as a 'male' version, too]).
I encourage you to 'find colours: to suit your own likeness' - and: 'Colour-IN'.
You can be as 'creative' as you like. I've tried to 'blend colours' to try to match my own ('legs') 'skin-tone' - although, you could use the 'Colouring Page' as a 'template', and:
Sketch in trousers - or a long skirt.
Create a patterned dress - or a two-piece set.
Use lots of different 'colours' to build up 'different hair tones'.
One of the great things about this 'creative: workshop task' is that (although the 'image' is 'generic') the completed 'Colour-In' will be 'unique' to you (unless you try to 'match: colour-for-colour' to my own 'Colour-IN', that is) ...
Thank you for your 'feedback': this 'Colouring Page' has been printed onto a 170gsm matte paper card stock (this is not 'watercolour' paper). The paper card is very 'sturdy' and so ... has worked well when using 'marker pens', 'acrylic paintbrush pens' and the usual 'colouring pens'.
I anticipate that: it will work well when using 'watercolour brush pens', too ... as long as I 'don't overload the colour pen brush: with water' (I will include an 'update' the next time I use 'watercolour brush pens').
Event Workshops
Learn new 'colouring skills' by joining a 'colouring skills' group workshop!
All 'art materials' and 'refreshment/s' provided.
The week before that ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (6).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
There really is something 'to be said' about taking some 'pre-planned' time to just 'sit still and colour' (whichever medium you choose) - where everything around you seems to slow down as 'time sits still' ... when in reality: 'time has flown by'!
When you attend a 'workshop' you will be encouraged to 'sit and colour' with a 'cuppa'. Workbooks and colouring materials (as well as a 'relaxed' and general overview [on the 'benefits' of 'coaching workshops']) will be provided.
'Feedback': I began my 'Colour-IN' onsite in the 'workshop' and then completed the project over the same day and evening (building in some next day 'editing' too). I don't ever rush as the whole project is based on creating aspects of: 'Relaxation & Calmness' (that both welcomes and includes 'conversation' and 'virtual connection').
This is 'Why?' I encourage you to continue on with your 'Colour-IN' after and or inbetween 'workshops', too!
'Feedback': as last month's 'live' demo on 'Youtube' was premiered 'live', this also meant that viewers could see the full process of completing a whole 'Digital Colour-IN' project (where: 'timings are often different to that of those completed using 'pen, ink or paints').
After yesterday's 'Colour-IN Workshop': I went for a walk surrounded by very warm weather and as the 'sun shined brightly, high up in the sky' ... it was difficult not to walk with a 'smile' - and as ever: all 'smiles' were returned with 'kindness'.
One of the reasons why I like to take photographs of 'floral borders' (as a link of 'visual reference' [for future 'Colour-Ins']) is the 'colour range'.
The next time you visit your local 'park' or 'sit in the garden', try to take a moment to 'really see the colours of nature' and perhaps 'reflect'.
You have my permission to both 'print out' and 'photocopy' this 'Motivational Monday: Colour-IN'.
Thank you for the 'feedback' - suggestion: 'permanent marker/colouring pens' will 'set' on the poster paper.
Earlier ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (5).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
Last Wednesday (am):
Today's 'Colour-IN' is all about finding 'Relaxation &Calmness on Wednesday' - I've 'put the kettle on' and 'the biscuits are ready' ...!
So if you'd like to 'pop in for a chat, a cuppa and to colour', then: 'message', 'email' or 'call' ...
For today's 'Colour-IN Demo' I'm going to use a set of 'colouring markers', instead of the 'acrylic pens' (['markers' were] previously used for 'The Lounge' colour image).
Last Wednesday (pm):
Today's 'Colour-IN' was all about taking some time to find a little more 'Relaxation & Calmness', in this world ... (and: not just on a 'Wednesday') ...
I promote 'colouring' as a link of 'meditation' - where: with continued practise, levels of 'Relaxation & Calmness' can be achieved.
By definition alone: 'colouring' is not considered as 'Art Therapy' - and, 'I am not an Art Therapist' ... although: the way that 'colouring' can often help to 'alleviate: signs of stress' ... it might sometimes seem as though it could be
In 2022: The Mayo Clinic Health System published the following, on their website:
'Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. This can improve sleep and fatigue while decreasing body aches, heart rate, respiration and feelings of depression and anxiety.'
I have found that: 'Colouring' can also lead on to a 'level of focus' that serves well in 'study' ... so - if you're not sure where to begin ... then: try 'colouring' for a while. It's also a really great way to 'wind-down after a long day' ready for 'sleep'!
Earlier still ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (4).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
Wednesday.
Good morning, good afternoon - or good evening ... wherever you are in the world today! I've arrived and I'm currently onsite at this week's workshop small event (although: depending upon your 'time-zone' [or, if you're still at work] you are probably going to read this later on in your day ... ).
Thankfully: the room space is quite cool, we have access to the kitchen (for refreshments) ... I've put the kettle on and the biscuits are ready and waiting!
I'm only onsite for a little while longer - and, you can still 'email', 'message' or 'video call' me for the next hour-or-so.
Hopefully, if it's not too warm ... I shall sit outside 'colouring' ready for my next video update (thank you for the 'feedback' ... I think that it's always great to hear the 'birds' in the background too).
Thank you for the 'feedback' - following your purchase of the 'The Tea and Cake Collection of colouring pages: you will then see your 'purchase success page' (you should also receive a follow on email, with the download link too). You are also welcome to 'download', 'printout', 'photocopy' and share your photocopies of the colouring pages with your groups, too.
Even though I tend to 'clock-watch' my own 'Colour-IN' timings ... I encourage you to colour in whenever you have the time to just 'sit still and colour, with a cuppa'!
This week's main 'Colour-IN' ('without background sound') was completed earlier on today (when it was 'cooler' and more comfortable to sit outside) took longer than 'lasts week's' 'Colour-IN' (although: it didn't seem to). It took approximately 3-hours to complete!
Another reason 'Why I like to colour?' Is that: it helps to 'strengthen the ability to focus' - whilst also promoting a link of: 'mindfulness' ... that can also lead on to levels of 'relaxation and calmness' (and perhaps even 'help to induce better sleep') ...
Suggestion: "Why not listen to your favourite 'album' whilst watching!"
My original plan: was to only offer 'Colour-IN' workshops over the 12-weeks of the summer holidays - and: with many taking their annual holiday around these weeks ... it also makes sense (following some really great levels of 'feedback') to continue and carry on through the 'autumn' and 'winter' months (as a 'connective link' of 'relaxation & calmness' and individual workshop/s) too.
So - this time of: 'planning' and 'connectivitiy' will mean that you can either attend a 'Colour-IN' workshop by joining a group event [UK]) or arrive as a 'small group' (space allowing) - workshops will also include links of 'business skills' building (just as in 'earlier years'): as well as a general overview on 'the benefits of colouring' ... and how the process of 'colouring' can also tie into other areas of 'Life Coaching'.
Like I said earlier ... 'I'm not the only person who loves to colour' ... regulars (who visit the 'puzzle' page [don't worry: new 'puzzles' will be included soon]) will also understand that 'I'm also an enthusiastic puzzler', too.
I'm also a really great planner of my own diary: and only the other day ... I commented how a 'live: Colour-IN' doesn't usually take 2hrs and 40-minutes to complete (I usually 'colour' a smaller project [although: 'digital Colour-IN's' are getting longer]) - although: I'm still happy with the 'result' ... so much so that, I've also included the 'latest Colour-IN' on a 'range of t-shirts' and 'totes'. It's going to appear as the next 'Designer Cuppa', too.
The time taken to 'colour' each picture, will vary. When delivering a 'workshop event': I adjust my 'colour demo' - depending on the materials used ... which makes sense when using 'colouring pens' ... and taking time to 'make a cuppa' ... and then to 'talk' (and also 'provide feedback') ... whilst 'building rapport' ... may often find that 'colouring projects take a little longer than anticipated'.
This is why I like to emphasise that: you are not expected to complete a whole 'Colour-IN' within the workshop event. I'd also like to say that: you don't have to make use of 'digital colouring' ... you can 'colour the same picture using colouring pens or pencils (you can also [when the weather isn't too warm] use 'crayons' or 'pastels' for the larger areas) ... or even watercolour. if you prefer' instead.
The most recent 'Colour-IN' premiered on 'Youtube' ... and I hope to 'co-ordinate another 'live' Colour-IN again soon'. My next focus will be on: picture 3 of the 'Tea and Cake' series. Again: please don't worry if you don't have use of a 'computer printer' ... I will provide 'print-outs' of 'picture 3' (within next week's workshop [and following purchase, you can also request a copy of 'picture 3' via post]).
Remember: 'art materials' are included within the 'event workshops' ... the materials given to you, are yours to keep - so: you can continue on with your 'colouring' inbetween classes, too.
Thank you for your 'feedback':
If you are in the 'UK' and able to travel to the 'West Midlands'/'North Warwickshire' area ... and want to purchase 'colouring page downloads' (as they are published) and would like to attend a 'Colour Workshops event' (I book space in community venues) ... 'whilst making use of your own colouring pens etc' ... then: please email (following purchase) and I will send you a voucher code so that you can pay the discounted price of £5 (remember to bring your favourite 'cup' with you in case you'd like a 'cuppa').
Thank you again for your 'feedback':
I have been researching: there are lots of 'colouring workshops' taking place in many areas (both here in the 'UK' and beyond) ... I hope that my 'workshops' are a little different (or perhaps ... they're not so different ... 'colouring-in over a 'cuppa') ... it has been 'suggested' that perhaps 'evening: colour workshops' [perhaps from September]) ... would be very popular, too!
Also - I recently read that: the process of 'colouring' (can often show similarities in 'relaxation' to that of when 'listening to music' and) can also help to 'maintain focus' and in some instances, 'help to reduce levels of pain' by promoting 'relaxation and calmness' (thus: 'less anxiety').
I also read that: (and as mentioned, within one of my earlier workshops): Colouring (and its 'cognitive' abilities) could help some individuals (depending on their own level of ability) to 'retain some level of cognitive function: because of the levels of repetition' colouring requires - as well as: inducing levels of 'relaxation & calmness' ...
In fact: when completing this 'Colour-IN' ... 'live' ... I made the conscious decision 'not to answer the phone - or reply to emails' ... and 'Youtube' messages were replied to before I began ... and then when I took a short break to sip my 'cuppa'.
Most importantly (when within 'hot weather') I kept 'cool' and 'hydrated' (under a 'parasol' with 'sun-block') ... as when 'colouring' ... it's very easy to 'lose track of time' ...
... and - even though 'art', like 'beauty: is in the eye of the beholder' - there really is 'no account for taste', or a 'right or wrong way to colour' ... and, as ever - it's most likely that: personal preference will always shine through.
Also - I have found that: a 'digital: Colour-IN' develops a different level of 'colouring skill' (and 'dexterity') when compared to the use of 'pencils, colouring pens or water-colour pens'. 'Digital' colouring (when the next chosen 'colour' has been selected) is a little like well practised 'typing skills' - where: you begin to type away with confidence, whilst 'maintaining constant eye-contact with the screen'.
Whereas: 'pencils, colouring pens or water-colours' encourage levels of individuality based on 'personal preference' (and or 'dexterity') - alongside continued focus: whilst also considering the weight of 'paper' or other 'craft medium'.
Then there is also the 'subtleties' between 'pencils', not just 'colour' but in 'strength of colour', too.
Suggestion: if your hands aren't very strong - then consider using different sized 'colouring pens' or 'water-colour pens' (with 'less need for pressure on paper').
Suggestion: if you're worried about 'choosing and mixing colours' - try not to think about 'colour matching' to begin with ... just begin your 'Colour-IN' and carry on from there ... and please don't worry about 'colouring outside of the lines' ... as 'colouring' skills can often improve with practise ...
With that being said: I'm able to travel to attend (and demonstrate) at other event sites, too.
So - as I said: since publishing my latest 'Colour-IN' ... I have also seen my Youtube 'subscription: sign-ups' exceed my original forecasts (and other 'colouring enthusiasts' from other parts of the 'world' are connecting, too). I really hadn't anticipated the overall 'link of connection' that transpired - although: it has been great to be able to connect with new 'subscribers', too.
In fact: as I view my most recent 'sign-up: figures' ... there are currently over 2,000 'Youtube: subscribers' ... to 'this channel'. Thank you!
Remember to keep 'hydrated'!
Happy Colour-IN!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, too!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Melbourne-Milner, 2025
Earlier still ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (3).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
'Live' demonstration on 'Youtube'
'Live' demonstration on 'Youtube'
The 'Live' Colour-IN (from 'The Tea and Cake Afternoon Tea Collection'): took approximately 2hrs 40 minutes to complete.
Suggestion: "Why not listen to your favourite 'album' whilst watching!"
To those who are new here ... welcome! To those who are returning - 'Thank You' especially so: for clicking on (and reading through) my weekly emails. You are (as always) very much appreciated.
So - any minute now: I'm anticipating another update, 'congratulating' me on my 'success' having gained over 1000 'subscribers' to my 'Youtube' channel (following last month's 'success' at reaching 500 'subscribers') - and I I'm still amazed at how much this small gesture meant (as well as: my new level of over 1000 'Colour-IN' enthusiasts!) - Update: it's arrived!
'Automated' or not: this gesture helped to instill a little more 'faith' not only in my 'offerings' but generally - across all areas of my work day.
I really looked forward to planning my day: so that I was able to include a link of 'Relaxation & Calmness' by completing a 'Colour-IN'. I even tried to 'answer a few messages' along the way ... using 'speech-to-text' (and also following the completion of today's 'Colour-IN').
The latest ('digital') 'Colour-IN' picture was from 'The Tea and Cake Afternoon Tea Collection' (this collection has been compiled for 'colouring' enthusiasts to 'download', 'print out' and or 'share' with their own 'colouring groups') this collection also includes 'The Lounge' colouring page.
This 'full-colour' workshop: was 'recorded: live' from my laptop ... and: I was able to take 'a minute or two', 'here and there', to have 'a cuppa' and a 'biscuit-snack' - so, you might see 20 or 30 seconds of stillness (when you watch it) ...
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, too!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Melbourne-Milner, 2025
Evan earlier than that ...
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (2).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
Hi and welcome! Thank you for returning to the e-coaching group - and, also: for clicking on (and reading through) my weekly emails. You really are appreciated.
It’s Week 2 - and wherever you are (if on your summer holidays [or, enjoying this 'glorious' weather [even after the 'tennis'] here at home [in the UK]) I wish you (alongside: the many 'subscribers' from other parts of the 'world') the very best of times!
So - on Wednesdays - for the next few weeks: I will continue to share the latest 'Colour-IN Updates' (as well as provide further updates to other e-group, events and page links) too.
Now: having reached 750 subscribers on 'Youtube' (and over 150 emails this week, so far)! ... I can now confirm that: I'm probably not the only person who likes to 'sit and colour: with a cuppa' ...
Thank you for your 'feedback':
Who was my inspiration (when a young artist)?
Well: I have always been a 'big' follower of 'Tony Hart' ...! For those (outside of the 'UK'), this well known 'artist' taught 'creative art skills' (to both the 'young' and 'older' generation [a long time ago]) on British television, for many years.
Could you ever imagine a world without colour?
Earlier on today: this link appeared on my screen ... it provides a really great overview on 'colour' and how it might also be perceived by others ...
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, too!
Jacqueline
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, too!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Melbourne-Milner, 2025
Workshops: from weeks before (please scroll down the page for earlier workshops and booking links).
Art-Life-Coaching Workshops: on Wednesday's (1).
Personal Development where 'Relaxation & Calmness' is: Art-Life-Coaching.
Hi and welcome to the e-coaching group. Thank you for clicking on (and reading through) my weekly emails. You really are appreciated.
It’s Week 1 - and most schools are now closed for the summer holidays.
So - on Wednesdays - for the next 10-weeks: I will be delivering my new round of: Art-Life-Coaching workshops … onsite within a community meeting space (here, in the UK).
Workshops start small and will expand further into a larger hall (or space), as numbers build - and: as usual ‘all are welcome’. Children are welcome (although: there [at present] is no ‘creche’ facility).
Thank you for your 'feedback' ... it's correct! You can also 'pay by card' ...
Thank you to those who requested to connect to Wednesday’s workshop online … where each week: you can begin a new ‘Colour-IN’ page/card (sent out to you, via post [and are on the way), too.
From next week: you can also message or connect virtually, if you would like to show or share your ‘colour-IN’.
Today: I checked to see if anyone had viewed the latest ‘Colour-IN’ demo … and there have been ‘over 200 views so far’ … so a huge thank you!
You may remember: that in earlier years (‘The 28-Day Gratitude Challenge’) subscribers could ‘win’ an ‘I completed ‘The 28-Day Gratitude Challenge’ t-shirt’ … this year’s competition is open to all in the e-group … prizes for the most ‘colourful: Colour-IN’ will receive a ‘Designer Cuppa’!
Please request a copy of the latest ‘Colour-IN’ pages, if you would like to take part.
Event Workshops
Learn new 'colouring skills' by joining a 'colouring skills' group workshop!
All 'art materials' and 'refreshment/s' provided.
This week’s quirky ‘Colour-IN’ is the ‘Garden Coaster’ - ready to place your ‘Designer Cuppa’ on … and as usual: there’ll be a ‘colour project’ update, ready for the weekend.
Happy Colour-IN!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, too!
Jacqueline
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, too!
Jacqueline
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