For some, it represents possibilities. For others, impossibilities. If you're starting a new painting, business, or career, the thought of stepping into the unknown can feel like staring at a blank canvas. As kids, we saw ANY blank surface (wall, table, or floor) as an opportunity to play and create. But, as adults, we get really anxious at the thought of expressing our ART in public. If this sounds like you, no need to worry. Even the great artists like Van Gogh struggled with this too..."You don't know how paralysing that stare of a blank canvas is." So, How Do You Overcome It? Stop trying to be perfect! Yep, that’s the nugget - When you put pressure on making something “beautiful” or “right”… It's easy to crumble under the weight of your own expectations. But, the blank canvas doesn't need perfection. It needs your courage! Sure, creating something new can be scary, but nothing is worse than not trying. "Whatever you do, whoever you are, you have the ability to make art in your life." - Damien Hirst It's time to make your messy masterpiece, one brushstroke at a time. P.s. If you still have any doubt, to quote Van Gogh one last time “Just slap anything on when you see a blank canvas staring you in the face like some imbecile.”

This time 9 years ago we were in India skanking out, celebrating the Holi festival! The flying pigment paint tie-dyed my white clothes. My hair turned a permanent pink after a powder shower, and my feet ached from all the dancing and playing with the locals! It’s fair to say we had successfully started the spring of 2015 with unity, forgiveness and love! 🙌 Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring. It’s traditionally celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and water at each other, symbolising the triumph of good over evil and the joy of new beginnings. It was pure luck we were in India during this festival, naively we had never actually heard of Holi before then! That incredible experience not only left us great memories… it also gave us a new understanding and respect for the Hindu culture. 9 years later, we are celebrating Holi again - but slightly different this time… We hosted a Holi themed Hybrid ART SIPPERS Challenge for King.com! 🎨 Teams from all over Europe got together to play with colour and learn about Holi, while painting a pretty peacock. 🦚 It’s lovely to see a company recognising and educating their employees on different cultural festivities and traditions. Not only will this team experience have lasting memories, but it might create a deeper appreciation for different cultures and strengthen relationships between diverse communities. 💟 Have a Happy Holi everyone! 🎉 👨🏿‍🎨👩🏼‍🎨🦩

We've all been there! The daily grind takes over, and suddenly our creative passions take a back seat. Between long work hours, household chores, and other responsibilities, it's easy to let our personal dreams fall by the wayside. "I want to paint/write/start a business etc…  but I just don't have the time". If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. It can be scary taking on a new challenge at any stage in life… And the hassle of preparing and planning for this jump can sometimes be filled with annoying processes and procedures that can put you off trying, before you even begin. Just the simple thought of picking up a paintbrush and painting, can stir a little panic in us. “Where would I start?” “What tools would I need?” “How would I do it?" But, what if there was a solution that can help make creativity convenient for you... Introducing the ART SIPPERS Experience Box! The perfect kit for anyone looking to kickstart a new creative journey. And from the comfort of your own home, you will be guided to create your first masterpiece in minutes! Yes, of course we can wish that we started earlier, but it's never too late. The old Chinese proverb says... “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” Are you ready to start your creative journey? Get your box here: https://www.artsippers.com/product-page/art-sippers-virtual-experience-box

I’ve been there… afraid of standing out, conforming to the social norms. Blending in feels sooo much safer - especially in the vulnerable younger years when then there's loads of peer pressure! 😅 I was reminded of this feeling recently when my neighbour's son proudly showed off his new colourful trainers… Only to chuck them away a day later (and replace them with 'better' branded ones) after his schoolmates called them "fake Jordans." 😔 Seeing this brought up old memories of hiding parts of myself in order to fit in. I started thinking about the long term impacts this habit of camouflaging had on me: - Lost touch of who I was and what I loved - Lost my authentic vision and voice - Lacked confidence in being ME It wasn’t until I started CREATING again that I started to find the confidence to stand out. 💟 I noticed, when I make art, write, or work on creative projects, I’m forced into a journey of self-discovery and growth. 🌱 The Creative Process helps me: - Gain confidence in sharing my own vision and voice - Detach my self-worth from external validation - Rediscover lost parts of myself By repeatedly exercising my creative muscle, I’ve built the confidence to be authentically ME! 💪 So if you lack confidence in your own skin, try creating something… anything! Write, paint, build! 🖌 It doesn’t have to be perfect. The simple act of creating will transform you in unexpected ways. It may even give you the confidence to stand out and wear some quirky ‘uncool’ trainers! 💥 👟 #creativeconfidence #artherapy #confidencebuilding #creativity

For the past 4 years, we've challenged over 6,000 SIPPERS and created over 100 unique online LIVE art experiences. And now, after many requests, we've finally bottled up some of our favourite SIPPERS SESSIONS for those who can’t make it on Friday nights. Introducing… Art Sippers On Demand - The place for artsy challenges, Accessible Anytime, Anywhere! #SipSipHooray Can't join a live workshop? Prefer to paint at your own pace? Want to choose your own artwork? No problem! With our on-demand platform, you can Paint & Play at your convenience. This means the FREE ticket inside your art box will now give you the option to choose either a live show or an artwork on demand. Check out the selection of artworks that are available now! CHECK IT OUT P.s. If you want access to the FULL library of 100+ ART SIPPERS experiences, don’t forget to sign up to the Monthly Membership

It’s easy to forget… You were born curious, with wide eyes of wonder. You were born confident, with any stumble you picked yourself back up. You were born creative, with imagination taking you on wild adventures. BUT You stopped asking questions. You stopped exploring. You stopped trying new things. The world told you that you had to be realistic and practical. That you had to follow the rules and stay in your lane. That you were just a small person in a big world and that your voice didn't matter. That is a load of bullsh💩 Remember who you are… “Go back to your Genius” 🎨🖌 📺 Watch: The Greatest Night in Pop is now streaming on Netflix - Check out this behind the scenes documentary of music's biggest creatives collaborating to sing "We Are the World." 🎵 *Disclaimer - I do not own nor claim to own the rights to any of the Netflix content shared.* 👨🏿‍🎨👩🏼‍🎨 #WeAreTheWorld #BobDylan #GoBackToYourGenius #Creativity #Confidence #Collaboration  #ContentCreateurs #Netflix #NorteyPitcher #ArtSippers

Sometimes, hitting the ❤️ button or leaving an encouraging comment can be more challenging than we realise. 😅 When we see people doing well in an area (especially one similar to our own) it’s natural for our green envy monster to creep in. Suddenly, everything can turn into a competition. Egos inflate and insecurities are triggered. 😬 This usually only happens when we are facing personal struggles, falling short of our goals, or just feeling just a little bit stagnant in our own lives. We’ve found that it is a lot easier to clap for others when we are creating and challenging ourselves a bit more. 💪 Creating and sharing our own projects helps us connect, understand, and appreciate what goes into other peoples work and achievements. When envy doesn’t cloud your judgement, you can find inspiration, motivation, and joy from seeing others do well. You realise that their wins really don't affect your own opportunities.🌟 👏 So well done to all of those finding the ‘Confidence to Clap’ 👏 It is sooo nice being part of a creative community of SIPPERS that lift each other up! 🙌🫶👏 💟👨🏿‍🎨👩🏼‍🎨🦩

If you are anything like me, the past few weeks have been filled with over indulgence... And I’m not just talking about the excess food and drinks! Yes, like many of you, I have been sucked into social media's bottomless feed. The temptation usually begins with an innocent tap - and just like in Alice in wonderland, I find myself spiralling down a rabbit hole into a hypnotic swipe fest, clicking and consuming content. It's crazy to think how much has changed in just 20 years. Back in January 2004, platforms and apps like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter) and TikTok, didn’t even exist. “It’s true that attention is the only scarcity we have in this world of abundance, how come you and I are giving our attention away for free?” - Kevin Kelly Social media is an invisible addiction. Currently, the average person in the UK spends nearly 3hours per day lost in a ‘scroll hole’. I think it’s fair to say that we are quickly becoming a nation of passive zombie consumers, rather than active ‘Creators’. Unlike other recreational vices, most virtual addictions have no obvious tell-tale signs of misuse, such as discarded paraphernalia, empty bottles or stained teeth. And without any clear signs of bad habits, if you’ve accidentally had one scroll too many, there is no intervention from loved ones saying “I think you need to log off”. This insatiable desire for constant content is relatively new. Before tech infused every part of our lives, people consumed media in a more limited fashion. When I was younger, ‘surfing the web’ was a luxury activity - My family shared one noisy dial-up desktop computer, with time restrictions. This meant that there was a clear beginning and end to my after school MSN mischief. Even our TV screens had a signal to show that our night-time entertainment was over, with the symbolic appearance of the classic ‘Test Card Girl’ on BBC - you know, the one playing noughts and crosses with that eerie looking clown! 🤡 Yep… the perfect imagery to have in mind, just before bedtime! Without the social media matrix holding our evenings hostage, people had time to engage in leisurely creative activities - like writing stories, playing instruments, painting, learning a language and more. These creative outlets not only passed the time, but gave people a purpose, a project and a long lasting sense of achievement. I’m by no means a Luddite or technophobe. But, I do feel we need to start treating social platforms as a tool for constructive consumption not just for digital distraction. For creation, connection and community-building. And by transforming from idle users into useful creators, perhaps we can feel 'content' when we put our phones down at the end of the night? "A 2014 study in the Journal of Media Psychology showed that passive consumption of media was linked to a 14% decline in self-esteem compared to active social media creation, which led to a 9% confidence boost." Sadly, the sobering truth is I’ll never get back the hours wasted scrolling, but I can begin my road to recovery. So, this year instead of a resolution (which, I always end up breaking by the end of January 🙃) I decided to make a pledge to create more and consume less in 2024. Here are 3 steps I'm going to take to make the switch: 1. Conscious consuming: I will start tracking my daily usage. Simply developing an awareness of my consumption habits to highlight areas for improvement. 2. Get Inspired: I will devote 30 minutes each morning to reading, watching or listening to content from industry leaders, innovators and creators... Not just memes! 3. Small steps: I will start small by setting a goal to create something each week. Gradually building this creative muscle and new habit that will lead to bigger and better projects over time. The creative economy train is leaving the station, with or without us. Too many of us are just  passively spectating, thinking we'll hop on board later. But the reality check is - this train isn't making any pit stops. Delaying our action puts many current lifestyles at risk. Especially when this new creator-powered economy takes over with A.I, it's more than likely many of our traditional jobs will become extinct. Do you want to take on this new challenge with me? Pledge now to skill up, make new things, connect with new people, and offer our gifts to serve real needs... Trust me, we'll thank ourselves later for getting creative ahead of the curve.🙌 🧠

Finding that perfect gift for loved ones can be challenging enough... let alone when money is extra tight across the UK this holiday season. Rising costs are making everything pricier. But often the most meaningful presents don’t have to cost much at all. Getting crafty with handmade gifts allows you to give from the heART without overspending. Making something yourself adds that personal touch and thought, and doesn’t a unique, specially crafted gift spark more joy than something generic or store-bought anyway? Your lucky recipient will surely love knowing you created something just for them. If you’re feeling stumped on easy DIY gift inspiration, consider getting creative with ART SIPPERS. Festive Paint-and-Sip workshops like ART SIPPERS make producing your own masterpieces fun and approachable for all skill levels. These online classes guide you step-by-step through creating handmade artworks. ART SIPPERS provides all the art materials needed so you can paint along from the comfort of your own home or you can just dig out your old paints and get creative with what you have got! For only £9.99 per workshop, you’ll gain beginner painting skills while producing thoughtful handmade gifts. Not only can you give the artwork itself... but the artwork also makes for good Christmas decorations or heartfelt cards. So if you're feeling crafty this Christmas, ART SIPPERS makes it affordable, easy and enjoyable to spark creativity on a budget. The next sessions are: Saturday 9th December 2023, 7-9pm. Saturday 23rd December 2023, 7-9pm. Can’t make those dates? ART SIPPERS offers online paint and sip workshops all year-round in 2024 and will be covering seasonal subjects, modern motifs and more unique designs. #SipSipBeret!

This is what I really wanted to say to my big brother about 4 years ago. Shortly after me and Josie had the initial idea of starting up a business together… We soon realised that we needed a professional looking website. Unfortunately, I had no idea how to make one! 😐 But, luckily my bro Neo Nortey had recently completed an online course in website building and started to get paying clients for his services. So, obviously that meant he would create one for me... right!? Erm… not exactly! He bluntly said. “No, I think it would be better if you created it for yourself.” His response felt like a bit of a punch to the stomach. 🥹 What was I going to do now? We didn't have the skills... Or quite frankly the patience to make an ecommerce website. It seemed like our wantrepreneur dreams of success were shattered! 😩 But, after feeling sorry for ourselves for a few hours… We jumped onto Wix and started designing our first website from scratch. After lots and LOTS of trial and error. Publish and live. Yes, we finally managed to stitch together something that resembled a workable website! 🙌 Even more miraculously, real humans started to find our site and began to book our services. Fast-forward 4 years and we are currently redesigning and re-branding our website again. And this previously expectant and entitled little brother, did not run to the rescue of his big brother. Looking back, it seems so obvious… “You can't hire someone else to do your push ups for you”- Jim Rohn Even though I still love a productivity hack or short cut, hindsight shows that the hardest lessons are usually the most rewarding. 💭 PS. it would be helpful to get some feedback on the new website so far... it's in beta mode right now. www.artsippers.com PPS. Be careful if you are not kind or constructive I might call you a bellend 😅💟

This Bride-Tribe planned their p-ARTY to perfection!💃 Cheeky peek at their party package... Itinerary: • Bottomless Brunch 🥞 @starliverpoolst • Karaoke 🎤 @starliverpoolst • ART STRIPPERS Life Drawing 🎨 @artsippers • Sipping 🍸@beatone.liverpoolstreet • Bingo 🤩 @bongosbingolondon Looking to plan an epic bachelorette bash in London? This SIPPERS itinerary is full of fun activities, delicious food and cheeky sips, making it an experience the bride-to-be will never forget. Read on for ideas on where to go and what to do for the perfect girls' getaway! Bottomless Brunch: Start off your Hen Do with a bottomless brunch at The Star by Liverpool Street. Enjoy plates filled with Chuck-Berry pancakes, Waffle Chicken or the Devil Bacon Burger all while sipping unlimited bubbles! It's the perfect place to gather the bride tribe and kick things off right. Karaoke: After brunch, head downstairs in The Star for some hilarious karaoke sessions. Belt out your favorite throwback tunes in the private karaoke rooms. Bring your best dance moves and singing voices as you cheer on the bride-to-be! Life Drawing & Painting Session: For a cheeky activity, enjoy a boozy bridal brush with ART SIPPERS (strip-pers). This nude figure drawing & painting workshop is sure to turn the heat up, as you get an eyeful of the diamond model in the buff! Make a Masterpiece bulging with creativity! An experience you'll talk about for years to come! Cocktail Bar: Continue the sipping and singing at a Be at cocktail bar. With an extensive drink menu and upbeat atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to sip fruity cocktails as you dance the night away with the bride's best gals. Bingo: If you're looking to switch up the pace, check out a round of bingo at Bongos Bingo London. Expect more dancing, cocktails, eccentric performers and prizes for the winning bride tribe. 🖌Get in touch if you fancy a CHEEKY creative challenge!🍑🍆 Info@artsippers.com Repost video from @alexoconnorx 😘💟

We love a good collaboration… and last week we had our first taster session of being a “creator” with the @anymomentdotcom team who are all about bringing the magic of experiences to life by partnering with local creatives. 😝 👉 The Brief: A creative and collaborative team social for @deloitte_uk 👉 The solution: It was time for a “Mural Masterpiece” which is our apprentice style creative challenge that offers x2 groups the chance to compete against each other to re-create the designated artwork within 120 mins. ⏰️ 👉 The Benefits: Perfect team building activity to showcase leadership skills such as: communication, collaboration, contribution, strategy, confidence, and creativity. A little competition never hurt anyone or any team... in fact, it brings them closer together. 💟 With the Boss announcing that the winning team's artwork would be going up on the wall in the office, the ideas and imaginations were insane in this one! 💡 👉 The Results: We will let the two masterpieces speak for themselves. Which artwork do you prefer? 💭🖼 Whether you're looking for entertainment, learning something new, or just a memorable experience… Anymoment.com has got something for everyone and every occasion. Don't forget to book your Christmas Party before ut is too late! 👨🏿‍🎨👩🏼‍🎨🦩