Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist

Feeling behind? Remember this: The turtle won the race, not the caffeinated squirrel. 🐢✨ #SlowAndSteady #CreativeConfidence

Artists like Lisa (potter mama of twins) and Dana (cat-wrangling illustrator) find flow in the chaos. You can too. 🐾 #CreativeFriends #MakersUnite

Creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. What’s your version of a Purple Hour? Share it with me. 🟣💬 #InspiredMinds

It's your world. You get to create it messy, magical, and in your own rhythm. Keep dancing. Keep painting. 💃🎨 #CreativeFreedom

What’s one thing you’d do more of if you had a little extra time today?

Even Maya Angelou sometimes escaped to hotel rooms for space. Let that sink in. You’re not failing—you’re surviving and thriving. 💪 #InspiredByGreats

Drop an emoji that sums up your week in art 🐢🎪💜🎨🧃

Ever sketch between soccer drop-offs? Me too. 15-minute art sprints saved my sanity more than once. 💨 #MomArtist #TinyWins

Have you ever painted, sketched, or created something from a hotel room or in the car? Let’s swap stories!

Say NO without guilt. Your art, energy, and peace are worth protecting. Boundaries are brave. 🧘‍♀️ #CreativeBoundaries #PermissionToPause

Who’s someone in your life that helps you juggle the chaos? Let’s give them a shoutout!

PSA: Netflix counts as a babysitter sometimes. You’re not lazy—you’re resourceful. 🛋️🎨 #ArtistMom #RealTalk

If your creative life was a circus act, what would it be called? (I’ll go first: ‘The Great Paint-Splosion of Snack Time.’)

List hack for creatives: Must Do 💥 Should Do ✨ Would Be Nice 🌸 Only the 'Musts' get your prime energy. The rest? They'll wait. #CreativeBalance

Protect your Purple Hour. Your creativity matters.
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When was the last time you said NO to protect your peace? Tell me how it felt!

Protect your 'Purple Hour'—your sacred creative playtime. No pressure. Just joy. 🟣 What would *you* do with a guilt-free hour? #CreativeRitual #ArtistRoutine

Peaceful Views: The Landscape Pastel Collection Escape into the beauty of nature with this serene collection of 7 pastel landscape demos. Each class, originally taught live, walks you through how to simplify a scene, push color and value, and create depth and atmosphere—whether you're painting a quiet field, foggy morning, or vibrant sky. Perfect for artists who want to bring the outdoors in and develop stronger landscape skills with confidence.

Sometimes a sunset needs less yellow and more… not-yellow. Trust me. I’ve learned the hard way. Learn from my mess-ups here:

The turtle won the race—not the caffeinated rabbit.
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What’s your “Purple Hour”—that non-negotiable creative time just for you?

Your time is *your* canvas. Use the 15-minute rule: sketch, splash, scribble. Small steps are mighty. 💥 #TimeToCreate #ArtTips

Peaceful Views: The Landscape Pastel Collection Escape into the beauty of nature with this serene collection of 7 pastel landscape demos. Each class, originally taught live, walks you through how to simplify a scene, push color and value, and create depth and atmosphere—whether you're painting a quiet field, foggy morning, or vibrant sky. Perfect for artists who want to bring the outdoors in and develop stronger landscape skills with confidence.

What’s your go-to fix when a painting isn’t working? Mine’s purple. Always purple. #artistconfessions

Tiny steps move mountains. Or murals.
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Quick poll: 15-minute creative sprint or 3-hour art binge—what works better for you?

I once painted a 20-foot mural while coordinating a teen arts festival and mom-ing three kids. Moral of the story? Coffee is magical and you're stronger than you realize. ☕️ #CreativeCircus

Peaceful Views: The Landscape Pastel Collection Escape into the beauty of nature with this serene collection of 7 pastel landscape demos. Each class, originally taught live, walks you through how to simplify a scene, push color and value, and create depth and atmosphere—whether you're painting a quiet field, foggy morning, or vibrant sky. Perfect for artists who want to bring the outdoors in and develop stronger landscape skills with confidence.

You’re not “bad” at landscapes. You’re learning how to see—and that’s the bravest part.

Progress > Perfection. Always.
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Have you ever taken on a project and then thought, “WHY did I think I had time for this?!” 😅 Let’s hear it!

Progress > Perfection. Always. One sketch. One moment. One messy miracle at a time. Keep going. 🎨✨ #ArtistLife #CreativityUnleashed

Peaceful Views: The Landscape Pastel Collection Escape into the beauty of nature with this serene collection of 7 pastel landscape demos. Each class, originally taught live, walks you through how to simplify a scene, push color and value, and create depth and atmosphere—whether you're painting a quiet field, foggy morning, or vibrant sky. Perfect for artists who want to bring the outdoors in and develop stronger landscape skills with confidence.

Every landscape has a puberty phase. It gets awkward. It’ll pass. Tips inside: