Harli

"Art of Flow saved me. And it continues to do so. It's a safe space created by a loving and wildly creative artist, Gabbi Lancaster who freely shares her processes and self with us. That beautiful spirit and intuitive creativity has become a core that connects us all.

Even when I cannot find a way to create, sometimes for months on end, the group is always there for me without any pressure and I feel nothing but love when I am ready to come back from the myriad of stressors life has to deal out.

Through Art of Flow I've learnt so much as an artist, found friends and even more, I have found a family. I have found acceptance and even found myself..."

with all my love, Harli Vi xx

Lee C

"You have a lightness and genuine vivacious charm in your presentation Gabbi. You make me feel right at home because you’re not trying to emulate someone else. These are ‘your’ classes!  You see us as individuals and know you make an effort in identifying us separately and consider our needs. As a kid I was the shy withholding student, as competitiveness didn’t suit me. I love the encouragement and uplifting attitude we have in this community you are leading. I can honestly say that I feel and see my own progression, and as someone without any training, I have learned so much in the time so far, and have pushed my personal boundaries and don’t hold back. At my age (60 next year) you kind of lose the fear of what other people think of you or your work, but it’s lovely to have so much beautiful and positive feedback!" 

Andrew

"When you join the Art of Flow you feel like you are getting a great big nurturing hug for your creative practice, but of course it’s a lot more than that.

I have learned to relax into and enjoy my painting practice due to the calm, kind, caring encouragement I have received from Gabbi, her team and the supportive membership who are like your personal cheerleaders.

Membership has provided me with regular stimulation, ideas and challenges to ensure I am nudged gently out of my comfort zone, which is such a lovely place to be, but nothing ever grows there. Slowly and gently, the inevitable happens, and your skills and more importantly your confidence grows, without you barely noticing it happening.  With confidence comes pleasure and satisfaction and motivation to keep improving. 

Also you see and support everyone else in the group, and share in the struggles and triumphs which we all go through.  This provides in itself such a rich source of learning, not just in terms of practical technique, but even more importantly, mental attitude and appreciation of self and others.  This is what Art of Flow magically achieves.

So I owe a debt of great gratitude to Gabbi and every one of my new friends in Art of Flow."

Olga R 

"I hadn’t done much art for many years other than playing around with the kids.   I joined art of flow for a 28 day challenge and rediscovered my love of art and the happiness it brings me.  The group is so supportive and accepting it doesn’t matter the skill level the aim is sharing and improving and I can definitely say that I have opened my mind to a different perspective and have really developed my skills.  Getting the drawing prompt each day and guidance to help you makes all the difference.  Really recommend this to anyone hoping to grow their skills. "

Jennie R

"Since being a member of Art of flow my art practice has really flourished. I really love painting in the intuitive style it's exciting and the end result  always surprises and delights me..Such a special gentle safe and supportive group I am so happy to be a part of."

Liz M

"I have fiddled with paint and been to classes off and on for some years but really learnt very little. I was never motivated to paint much between classes as it never captivated my soul even though I had a large tilting table everything on hand. Now I want to paint all the time and am on the way to finding my mojo. 

I’ve learnt about layering, glazing, colours, brushwork, mixed media and surfaces. We have painted water, trees, faces, nudes and abstracts. We have painted big and small. We have used paint, pastels, chalk, charcoal, glue and ink. 

Posting work for the first time on the Facebook group was at first intimidating but the feedback from Gabbi and the amazing members of this group is so encouraging that soon leaves you. 

I love that no one copies, that we all learn from Gabbi and others in the group but that everyone is finding the style that zings for them."

Amina 

"I feel so grateful to be on this journey which is honest, thoughtful and nourishing."

Judith & Julian

"It has been our privilege and joy to be part of Gabbi Lancaster’s art community. It has brought new energy, light, love, laughter and colour into our home. The dining room table is now our studio, our clothes now covered in paint (not to mention my fingers)! And we have surprised ourselves with the art that has sprung from the paper! Gabbi is encouraging, enthusiastic, attentive and supportive as a teacher. As an added bonus we have made new friends, most whom we’ve only met virtually, and it’s wonderful to have a like-minded creative community during these challenging times."

Belinda P

Trish

"I think it has really given me confidence and brought me a lot of joy in what I have produced. It’s also been a lot of fun and really great to be a part of the group and be inspired by the other artists’ work. I’ve also learnt some new techniques and approaches. And it is so lovely to get positive feedback. Just so fantastic. And what a great bunch. So supportive and talented!!! And your support and encouragement has been sublime."