Your Time to De-Stress

Ever find yourself checking tasks off from your to-do list except scheduling a me-time? Make yourself your number one priority by slowing down to enjoy the little things in life. Here are some tried and tested ways to recharge and reset for you, by you.  Start a journal  Carve out some time from your packed schedule to sit down and quiet down your thoughts by starting a journal. Elevate your journal experience with your favorite candle and some relaxing music as you write your wins and worries away.  The best thing about keeping a journal? You don’t have to be...

On the lookout for activities to connect and bond with your loved ones? Let your friends at Opalberry take care of that as we round up 5 fun activities just for you and your A-team! Cook and enjoy a meal together You know what they say, the way to the heart is through the stomach and we couldn’t agree more! Gather your best friends or your family, cook, and enjoy a meal together. Tick off your to-eat list and try out a new restaurant or take it to the next level by preparing a feast at home.  Too busy to...

While most experienced painters can agree that your painting’s background is just as important as your main subject, some make the mistake of focusing too much on the foreground and leaving the background, well, at the backburner.  As in acting, your painting’s background supports your subject and sets the overall tone of the painting. The background makes or breaks the painting and when done right, it lets your subject shine. If you’re looking to elevate your PBN project or just want to add a personal touch to your painting, why not consider changing up the background.  Add texture and dimension....

Ever find yourself scrolling for hours, wasting the day away? Log off for a day and connect with the ones that matter the most. Make the most of your offline day with these activities from your friends at Opalberry. Schedule a self-care day. Indulge and treat yourself to a self-care day. Pamper yourself at your go-to spa or set up a spa at home. Soothe your soul with a lit candle and your favorite record in the background.  Read a book. Watch your day go from fully booked to fluffy hooked by catching up on your reading. Find a cozy...

If you scroll through your playlist looking for the perfect song to create art to, listen up. More than giving you the complete experience, your immediate environment influences the kind of art you create. The kind of lighting, sounds, and even scents can elicit memories and emotions that influence our art process. If you listen to music while painting, read below to find out how music can help improve your painting skills. Music influences your mood.   Ever wonder why listening to music full volume in the car gives you that euphoric feeling? Research shows that music affects our brain...