Creative Hearts Community

Are you seeking more creative expression in your life?

Join my Creative Hearts Community and be inspired to try new creative projects, prioritise time for creative expression, listen to your inner voice and learn new artistic skills in a fun, encouraging environment.

Founded by award-winning artist, creative business coach and mentor Nicola Newman, Creative Hearts Community is designed to support you to flourish. Here, you'll find connections with like-minded souls to inspire and support you on your creative living adventures, along with live creative workshops, guest teachers and inspiration for your creative life.

Does this sound like you?

• You’d love to have more ideas or guidance about what to paint or create 

• You feel pressure to paint ‘perfectly’ or realistically when you look at a blank page

• Finding more time to use your art materials & be creative is something you value 

• You’d love to connect with other people who share your love of creativity 

• Having fun, being creative, letting go of expectations and allowing yourself to play without worrying about impressing others sounds like music to your ears. 

The Creative Hearts Community Will Give You: 

• Bite-sized painting, drawing and writing exercises you can do in short timeframes 

• Practical tips and handy prompts for exploring watercolours, acrylics, writing, photography and journaling 

• A wide variety of creative practices, so you don’t get bored doing the same thing

• An encouraging & non-judgmental space to explore and play with creative expression 

• Handy colour theory and composition tips

• Creative live events you can schedule into your calendar (helping you to prioritise time for creative expression)

• Virtual Creative Retreats where we hang out and work on creative projects together for a whole Saturday on Zoom 

• Encouragement and celebration of your own paintings & creative projects 

• Sketchbook tours of my sketchbooks, sharing ‘the good, the trials and the messy!’

• Prompts and short videos to inspire you to paint and draw in your sketchbooks

• Behind-the-scenes information on art materials I love to use and suggest

• Tips to overcome creative blocks and prompts to get you started

• Encouragement to prioritise what brings you joy, instead of focusing on impressing or pleasing others

• A community that values creative expression as a form of self-care

• Connection with other Creative Hearts from around the world 

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time, starting a new creative project, wanting to expand your connections or just want someone to paint and create with, you are welcome to join our kind-hearted community and see how it supports you. 

You can cancel your membership at any time. 

My mission is to support Creative Hearts to build a loving relationship with themselves through mindfulness and creative expression.

I look forward to connecting with you for some fun, no-pressure creative expression! 

This supportive and nurturing space is dedicated to supporting you to honour your needs, trust your inner voice, get inspired, be kind to yourself and express your innate creativity.  

What's Inside the Community

Live Community Calls with Nicola. We come together as a community to celebrate, encourage and share as we traverse the terrain of creative terrain together. There is no need to do this alone, you have fellow Creative Hearts on this journey with you to cheer you on.

Guest Teacher Sessions. I’ve invited a selection of guest teachers to teach on “creativity + their area of expertise.” 

LIVE Virtual Creative Retreats. Enjoy the momentum, sense of community and belonging that comes from creating together! Carving out time for art is easy when you do it with others.

Creative Workshops. Learn a new creative technique in our Creative Workshops. I will guide you through discovering creative processes such as painting with watercolours, printing with Gelli plates, intuitive painting and more. 

Library of Creative Events. Watch recordings of past creative workshops, guest teachers and paint-alongs. Follow your curiosity and inspiration and enjoy being inspired at your own pace.

What you receive upon joining: 

• Immediate access to the community. 
• Recordings of previous live workshops, community calls, and virtual retreats. 
• Access to our upcoming live events - you can easily RSVP and add them to your calendar. 
• Recordings from guest teacher workshops on writing, photography, intentional living and more.
• Behind-the-scenes updates about my creative life, with extra inspiration and tips. 

What Members Are Saying

"I just wanted to thank you very much again for a heartfelt held space for us all this year, the amazing connection, friends made and laughs had as well as giving hope and courage to each other along the way and support.

I might not of produced 100 paintings but once again I have tried new things, been open minded and enjoyed the learning, sharing of knowledge and new workshops." ~ DN

Find Support For Your Creative Life

• Deepen your understanding of your creative self. Through reflection prompts, inspiring articles, personal sharing from the community and our live events, you'll be guided to learn more about how you truly flourish in your creative life. 
• Honour your own rhythm. Engage within the group as much or as little as you like. Post pictures of your paintings and creations, ask for and receive support, and meet folks from all around the world in a nurturing space where creativity is cherished and fostered. 
• Ongoing Support and Inspiration. You’ll receive inspiration, support, validation, encouragement, insight and resources to encourage you to flourish in your creative life — at your own pace — with prompts, stories and a gentle touch.

Meet Your Creative Mentor,
Nicola Newman

Nicola Newman is a professional artist, creative mentor and coach. Her approach is supportive and gentle, which is particularly suited to highly sensitive creatives. She works with clients on prioritising creative expression and using mindfulness and self-compassion to live a fully self-expressed and meaningful life.

"I believe people who are in touch with their ability to create, are the ones who enjoy greater satisfaction in all areas of their life." ~ Nicola Newman

Ready for a Recap?

WHO: Creative Hearts – That’s You! (Folks with a kind heart and curious mind.)

WHEN: Join today. We are waiting for you to join us inside - it's loads of fun :) 

WHERE: Online. You can participate anywhere in the world. 

HOW MUCH: Choose your plan and currency below.

WHY: Because your heart is calling you to create. Amidst the busyness of the world, you long to find your centre, tune within, and express yourself in an encouraging, nurturing and supportive environment. 

You’re ready to slow down, simplify, listen to yourself and nurture your creative confidence. Plus, the promise of gentle guidance and a heart-centred community sounds too wonderful to allow to pass you by.

Join us Below 

Simply choose your membership below. I can't wait to support you and create with you inside the Creative Hearts Community! 

Nicola xx