Gillian Lee Smith

If you are interested in coming to a live art workshop with me I wanted to let you know that I am taking 2027 completely off from teaching live! We have some fun personal things we will be doing. I am only sharing this now so we can create together in 2025 or 2026 if […]

Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Mid-Century Journal Entry No. 11 Welcome to a new series here on the blog that shares our true love of art and design. So many of you started following me years ago because of our mutual love of home, design, homemaking and creating beauty in our day to day […]

If you’ve been craving a creative spark, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in an event designed to ignite your inspiration and fill your sketchbook with fresh ideas! The Sketchbook Revival Binge Fest 2025 is here, and for TWO WEEKS, you can dive into 130+ creative sessions from 100 accomplished artists, originally created between 2018-2022. Whether you’re […]

So, we did this thing! I was trying to think how we could meet the needs of the Creatively Made Business community based upon the areas they were currently needing advice, inspiration or support. Using feedback from the business owners, we created six sessions and over 9+ hours of teaching that we are so proud […]

As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for An Artist […]

For the month of May we are offering Children of the Wild with Kate Thompson for 50% off. Use code: WILD50 To read more or register click HERE. May Online Course Special | 50% off Children of the Wild Use Code: WILD50 Kate Thompson takes mixed media art to a new level by using some […]

Dyeing with avocado pits and skins creates the most gorgeous soft pink color that I enjoy using in my collage work and bookmaking. I have created a downloadable ebook so you can explore and create with avocado too.     Get your free ebook HERE.

So, we did this thing! I was trying to think how we could meet the needs of the Creatively Made Business community based upon the areas they were currently needing advice, inspiration or support. Using feedback from the business owners, we created six sessions and over 9+ hours of teaching that we are so proud […]

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will gather our supplies and start creating our own […]

This has been a very full season and I am not a full season kind of girl. To make sure I handle it as well as possible I have to hold tight to my rhythms that could be quickly swept away if I am not careful. I get super intentional and focused in what recharges […]

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will gather our supplies and start creating our own […]

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will gather our supplies and start creating our own […]

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will gather our supplies and start creating our own […]

  This is ALMOST my birthday week and on May 5th I turn 53! I will be teaching art in France all of May so I wanted to make sure we celebrated a little early this year! I love birthdays! I love making it extra special for those I love and I will squeeze out […]

Join us for another Studying Under the Masters online course! If there is one kind of course we hear from you that you are wanting more of, this is it! This series has been a foundation of our site from the beginning and more are in the works. I am very proud to announce Paint […]

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it in wedding Facetime calls with Madolyn and Logan, the branches showing signs of life here in Colorado, making new art I am really proud of, watching my boys do their […]

I can’t believe all of the gorgeous places we will be going together this year and next! I wanted to let you know of a few openings for previously sold out 2025 workshops and also share workshops coming up in 2026!  If you see a workshop sold out please join their waitlist! Someone always has […]

The first week of the Scotland + England trip has SOLD OUT and a second week has been added! Did someone say castle? Yes, we are staying in a CASTLE! You can get your own room or share a room with a friend! If you missed a spot in the first week you can now […]

I have found that the best moments are often those moments in the in-between. Little amounts of time where I can be present if I choose. It is in those moments that a book slowly gets read over a month, I capture my thoughts through writing, I have the face to face conversations, I sit […]

This workshop is SOLD OUT! If you are interested in being on the waitlist for this retreat OR you are interested in hearing if we offer a second week for this retreat please email Summer at email: goddessofgrace@hotmail.com I am so honored to have been asked by Wandering Craft Retreats to teach next spring in […]

  Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front of many of his original works a friend turned […]

As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me in the An […]

  Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front of many of his original works a friend turned […]

Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front of many of his original works a friend turned to […]