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The Artist Within: Fall Colours
by Lauren Walker Well, it has been a busy autumn thus far! I’m happy my September course filled up; and my October course is just about...

Lauren Walker
5 days ago2 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker When my dad started mentioning his wrists were bothering him, we first thought he’d been doing too much sanding with a...

Lauren Walker
Sep 182 min read


Movement for life: Rise and Shine
by Lauren Walker What gets you out of bed in the morning? When you wake up every day, there are a million reasons not to exercise, but...

Lauren Walker
Sep 52 min read


The Artist Within: Beginner Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
by Lauren Walker Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but are not quite sure where to start? I’m an award winning local artist and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 281 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


Movement for Life: Misconceptions
by Lauren Walker Over the years I've heard a lot of misconceptions about exercise. These false ideas can discourage people from...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 302 min read


The Artist Within - “The Creative Lull”
by Lauren Walker It’s normal to experience periods of not painting. In the last few months, I admit that my energy and focus have been...

Lauren Walker
Jun 272 min read


Movement for Life: June 19, 2025
by Lauren Walker We work with many clients of varying stages of life and have learned a thing or two about their experience. If you’re...

Lauren Walker
Jun 192 min read


The Artist Within: Judgement Day
By Lauren Walker It’s only natural when applying to juried shows means your work may not be accepted. What does it take for your work to...

Lauren Walker
May 302 min read


Movement for Life - The Balancing Act
by Lauren Walker I was working out this morning and struggling with a topic to write about. I was doing some core exercise on the ball,...

Lauren Walker
May 92 min read


Movement for Life - April 2025
by Lauren Walker Dr. John Scharffenberg is 100-year-old nutrition professor and he is a Harvard-trained physician, nutritionist, and...

Lauren Walker
Apr 252 min read


Movement for Life - Don’t Worry. Be Healthy
by Lauren Walker One of my favourite thoughts is from Dr. Wayne Dyer. He said, “Worry and regret are useless emotions.” Why? No amount of...

Lauren Walker
Apr 32 min read


Movement for Life - March
by Lauren Walker Here’s a trivia question for you, What exercise has the biggest effect on your blood sugar?Long walks, short walks or...

Lauren Walker
Mar 192 min read


Movement for Life - March 2025
by Lauren Walker I can’t decide to laugh or cringe, any time I peruse the internet and watch random strangers teaching people to...

Lauren Walker
Mar 52 min read


Movement for Life - February 2025
by Lauren Walker I’m learning, growing old is not for the faint of heart. While it has its share of ups and downs, it's important to stay...

Lauren Walker
Feb 192 min read


The Artist Within - January 2025
by Lauren Walker My art work has been rejected many times . I didn’t make it in the 2023 OAA Juried show but my piece , “Queen St, Port...

Lauren Walker
Jan 302 min read


Movement for Life: happy new year
by Lauren Walker This marks my official first article of 2025. A new year always means resolutions. I have to admit that I am not a fan...

Lauren Walker
Jan 92 min read


Movement for Life: December 2024
by Lauren Walker Excuses, excuses…. I’ve heard them all, over the course of 21 Years. Here are consistent qualities I notice in people...

Lauren Walker
Dec 4, 20242 min read


The Artist Within - Tis the season to shop local
by Lauren Walker Tis the season! There are many opportunities to help support local interests. With the current mail strike, this is the...

Lauren Walker
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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