I always knew there was a creative spark in me, probably inherited from my dad, who is a metal sculptor. Art was part of my world for as long as I can remember, and watching him work was both intriguing and inspiring. But it took many more years for me to rediscover and explore my own artistic nature. Life was busy — working, studying, running a home, raising children — and all of my energy went into simply keeping up.
Everything shifted when I met my partner, Ben. His deep love for nature and animals encouraged me to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with myself. Through him, I finally felt able to explore creatively again, and he genuinely enjoys watching me make things. What started as gentle rediscovery has now grown into something much bigger: a nature-inspired creative journey and my little art brand, Twisted Art.
Every time I go for a walk, I feel that spark again — curiosity about twigs, leaves, mushrooms, moss, pinecones, and all the woodland treasures that offer texture, colour, and ideas for new pieces. My home is now filled with carefully dried finds from the forest, each one waiting to become part of my next artwork.
There is something incredibly grounding and freeing about stepping into the woods with no plan, no pressure, and no expectation — just a willingness to notice. Creativity doesn’t always arrive with a grand idea; sometimes it begins with a single leaf, a patch of sunlight on the moss, or the curve of a fallen branch. Creating in nature also changes the pace. Instead of rushing or forcing ideas, I follow curiosity. A shape, colour, or pattern catches my attention and gently pulls me forward. This way of working feels kinder, more intuitive — a reminder that art doesn’t have to be complicated. It simply needs presence, openness, and a bit of wonder.
Twisted Art was born from these quiet moments. The more time I spent slowing down, looking closely, and letting the natural world guide me, the more I realised how deeply creativity and nature are connected. When we tune into the outdoors, our senses open up, our mind softens, and ideas begin to flow in ways that feel organic, joyful, and surprising. Creativity rooted in nature also brings calm. Hands busy, breathing slower, attention narrowing softly onto what’s in front of you — something shifts. Your nervous system settles. Your mind quietens.
This is why, in Twisted Roots Forest Therapy, I will be incorporating elements of Twisted Art as a therapeutic tool. During Forest Bathing sessions, we’ll create simple nature-inspired pieces to mark the moment and deepen connection. These small works become gentle reminders of your time in the forest — something you can take home to bring the soothing, healing energy of the woods into your everyday environment.
My hope is to share not just artwork, but the experience behind it: the joy of noticing, the warmth of crafting with natural textures, and the subtle transformation that happens when we let the natural world guide our imagination. Creativity isn’t about being “good” at art; it’s about feeling connected, curious, and alive.
So next time you’re out in nature, pause for a moment. Notice what draws your eye. Pick up a leaf, trace the lines of a feather, feel the texture of a fallen branch. Let the forest — or the sea, or your local park — spark something inside you.
Because inspiration is everywhere.We just have to slow down enough to see it.
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