Author: Ingrid Murray

  • Hey, Artist

    Hey, Artist

    I have heard from a number of people over the course of my own creative journey who’ve said something along the lines of “I’m not an artist, but I’m interested in starting an art journal [or painting, or exploring collage]. Where do I begin?” First up: yeah, actually, you are…

  • The Waiting Place

    The Waiting Place

    Last year, in late January, I got married. This year, I spent the day alone. We’d been working on getting a visa for months, bogged down by bureaucracy, unexpected challenges, and moving goal posts. The embassy took my passport in September, and by January, the uncertainty of when I would…

  • New Year, New Art

    New Year, New Art

  • Things of Note, 2022

    Things of Note, 2022

    As I wrote in my December newsletter, 2022 was a year of extremes. I feel like I’ve seen the bare bones of life: joyful new beginnings and bittersweet endings, the importance of community and togetherness, and the knowledge that nothing lasts forever. Past year reflections.

  • Top Nine (2022)

    Top Nine (2022)

    Here are my top nine most loved posts on Instagram this year: And here are my own top favorite posts: