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The Lifelong Journey of Creation: From Childhood to Retirement

In every stage of life, the act of creating plays a crucial role in fostering personal growth, well-being, and a sense of fulfillment. Whether you're a child exploring the wonders of imagination or a retiree embracing newfound leisure, the importance of creating remains constant. From our kid camps to our classes at assisted living facility we know the significance of creativity at each life stage contributes to a rich and fulfilling existence.

Childhood:
Nurturing Imagination and LearningIn the early years, children naturally gravitate towards creativity. Encouraging artistic expression through activities like drawing, painting, and storytelling not only fuels their imagination but also lays the foundation for essential cognitive skills. Our kid art camps create a safe and encouraging space to help kids thrive.

Adolescence:
Self-Discovery Through Artistic ExpressionAs individuals navigate the challenges of adolescence, creativity becomes a powerful outlet for self-expression. Whether it's writing, music, or visual arts, engaging in creative endeavors helps teenagers discover their identity and cope with the complexities of growing up. Many of our classes are open for teens. We encourage parents to bring their teens and treat the classes as a time to bond over creating.

Adulthood:
Balancing Work and Passion ProjectsAmidst the responsibilities of adulthood, it's vital to carve out time for creative pursuits. Whether it's a side hustle, a hobby, or a passion project, creating allows adults to maintain a healthy work-life balance and cultivate a sense of purpose beyond their professional obligations. We believe our classes can help with this by bringing creativity and community together.

Midlife:
Renewal and RediscoveryAs individuals reach midlife, the need for renewal and rediscovery becomes apparent. Engaging in creative activities can be a rejuvenating experience, providing an outlet for stress relief and a means to explore new interests. Whether you’re in the chaos of parenting and just needing a break to recharge or you’re an empty nester trying to rediscover who you are we feel embracing activities outside of your comfort zone to be beneficial.

Retirement:
Embracing Leisure and Artistic PursuitsRetirement marks a new chapter of freedom and leisure. Creative activities during this stage not only offer a fulfilling way to spend time but also contribute to mental well-being. From painting to writing, retirees can explore a variety of artistic pursuits to stay mentally active and socially connected. Staying connected after leaving your work family is important and we help connect you to others.

A Lifelong Journey of CreativityIn conclusion, the journey of creation is a lifelong endeavor that contributes to personal development, mental well-being, and a sense of purpose. Regardless of age, embracing creativity enriches our lives, fostering continuous growth and satisfaction.

By acknowledging and promoting creativity at every life stage, we can ensure a fulfilling and well-rounded existence. So, whether you're guiding a child's first steps into the world of art or exploring your creative side in retirement, remember that the act of creating is a timeless and invaluable pursuit.

Simplifying

5/12/2022

Now that we are almost a half a year in to having downsized to just the smaller Perry studio, I can say, without a doubt, this was the right decision.

When you start a business, the goal is always to do more, get better, get bigger, grow, hustle. Then, perhaps after several years of that a global catastrophy happens. Perspectives change, debt develops to keep everything afloat, stress reaches a level of unknown preportions.

I LOVE the service we provide, I HATED 2020 and 2021. The excrutiating pain of running the business was overwhelming and likely permanantly damaging due to the trauma of it all.

I am so happy to be out of the lease in Warner Robins, and at home at our smaller, cozy studio. I feel like this studio is just exactly what I pictured for Lush Art from the beginning. But then life happened, and got in the grind of becoming "more".

Were those sold out nights in Warner Robins with 42 painters profitable? Hell yes. But were they often enough? No. And could we do those the last couple years? No.

Now we top out at 15 and I like it. I like that I have time to connect with everyone in class. I like that keeping up with inventory is easier. I like that keeping up with classes at one location is easier. I like that life is easier. I like that classes sell out more regularly. I like that it is more consistent and stable. I like this life of less hustle and more creating. Less noise and more creativity. Less bills, and more debt pay down. And by the end of the year we should be back to being in the black.

So if you have worried about the changes that Covid made in your business or life, but shockingly figured out some things during that time that surprised you. Make sure you are making room in your life for the changes you want to see, and not just going back to the grind because it is what is expected.

While there are benefits to growing and achieving there are also drawbacks. What makes your heart happy? Do more of that! Make room for change. Allow expectations to change. Allow less to be more.

Have you not visited us at our Perry location? Do it! It feels like a tree house, like an escape from the world. It feels like a hug and I swear it has boosted my creativity!

Cara