Imagine I’ve just invited you into my studio.

Consider this the virtual version of hanging out with your new artist friend.

A paintbrush, paper + watercolor set are waiting for you on the table. I’m handing you a cup of tea, pulling out my favorite oracle deck, and together we’re ready to reconnect with Creative Self through simple, meaningful art.

Start with the free stuff—beginner doodling guides, creative self-care exercises, printable coloring pages + mini books.

Then explore the rest: curated book + supply lists, watercolor + doodling courses, and digital downloads to keep you inspired at home.

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Everything here is designed to help you slow down, create with ease + bring more joy into everyday life.

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Free Creative Resources

Discover simple, joy-filled ways to reconnect with your creativity. These free art resources are designed to help you slow down, doodle with ease + nurture your creative self.

Whether you’re just beginning your doodling journey or looking for easy creative self-care exercises, you’ll find inspiration here to bring more peace, presence + play into your daily life.

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    One-Stop Art Supply Guide

    A curated list of favorite art supplies for painting + doodling. Learn what you really need (and what you don’t) to start creating with ease, confidence + joy.

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    Beginner Doodling Inspiration Guide

    Jumpstart your creativity with this free doodling guide—simple patterns, playful prompts + ideas to help you unwind, explore + rediscover your creative self.

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  • Hand holding a piece of paper with black line drawing of floral and heart designs and three dual-tip markers with pink, orange, and purple caps.

    Mini Folded Coloring Book

    Print, fold + color anywhere. This mini coloring book is perfect for quick creative breaks + mindful moments of artful self-care.

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    Mandalas + Mantras Coloring Sheets

    Find calm + focus with these printable coloring pages featuring hand-lettered mantras. A beautiful way to combine creativity, mindfulness + self-expression.

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May these practices allow you to integrate creativity into your own life, so that you feel more peace + joy + inspiration.

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I love helping women connect to joy through creativity! 

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Every other Thursday, I send a personal letter from my studio — a gentle reminder to slow down, reconnect with your Creative Self + find beauty in the everyday.

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Each issue includes a heartfelt story or reflection, a simple creative invitation, and a few inspiring things worth sharing to help you feel grounded, calm + inspired.

Art Supplies
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Bookshelf

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My first job was at the library.

We lived a block away, which made this a dream job for a 15 year-old, type A, introvert. I believe this is where my love of books began as I sorted, organized + shelved books in solitude. Nerd alert: I memorized my library card number. I learned I could place a hold on almost any book, movie or CD I desired. I still feel an immense sense of joy checking out a desired title at my local library. 

I have compiled a library for you— one that is full of books that have grown my love of learning, helped me understand myself better + deepened my love of art, drawing, nature, cooking + self reflection.

I’d love to know if this list inspired you to pick up one of these books + what you thought. 

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I only add my true favorites to my library. Consider checking with your local library, or keeping your eye out at the thrift store, before purchasing these titles.

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“I really enjoyed just doodling, having fun.

So often I think art is so specific, you sort of taught me,
if you mess up, try something different.”

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Judy | student from Exploring Colors + Shapes virtual workshop

Bookmarked from my blog

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Courses from educators I can personally recommend.

Recommended Classes

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These are the courses I watched at my kitchen counter after I opened my box of watercolors for the first time.

Full disclosure, I binge watched CreativeBug classes at the end of both my pregnancies. Too tired to actually create, it felt good to watch others create.

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    Sketchbook Explorations with Lisa Congdon

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    Creative Boot Camp - Spark Artistic Discovery with Lisa Congdon

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  • Person coloring flower illustrated in outline on paper, with potted plants visible on a wooden table.

    Basic Line Drawing with Lisa Congdon

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  • Colorful black-and-white doodle with flowers, butterflies, a skull, and geometric shapes, some partially colored with pink, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

    Creative Doodling with Pam Garrison

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  • Colored art project with bird and flower illustrations on paper, surrounded by watercolor paints, scissors, markers, and paper cutouts on a wooden table.

    Creative Sketchbooking with Pam Garrison

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    Modern Watercolor Techniques: Explore Skills to Create On-Trend Paintings with Cat Coquillette

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Explore learning with me

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Let's do this!

Hiya! I‘m Lexis, artist + educator + mama.

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Learn More about Lexis

I love helping women reconnect with their creativity!
My simple, playful process guides women to step away from the daily hustle + find time for themselves with joy + authenticity.

As an introvert by nature and life-long color-loving creative, I believe we’re all artists at heart. With 20 years of experience in graphic design, illustration + fine art, I use my creative practice to help women reconnect to their Creative Self through art, color + play.

Alongside my art at Lexisworks, I’m also an artist-led designer and founder of Most Beautiful Design.

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