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Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 17

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 16

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 15

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 14

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 13

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 13

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 12

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 12

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 11

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

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Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 11

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 10

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 10

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 9

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 9

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 9

Protect your Purple Hour. Your creativity matters.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/ckmmwqzysl

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 8

When was the last time you said NO to protect your peace? Tell me how it felt!

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 8

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 8

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

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.

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Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 8

The turtle won the race—not the caffeinated rabbit.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/nhydmzjyjp

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 7

What’s your “Purple Hour”—that non-negotiable creative time just for you?

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 7

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

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 7

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

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.

f.mtr.cool

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 7

Tiny steps move mountains. Or murals.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/peqrowgvui

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 6

Quick poll: 15-minute creative sprint or 3-hour art binge—what works better for you?

Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist @andreagianchiglia.bsky.social · May 6

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