As the seasons shift and autumn invites us to slow down, this gentle reflection explores what it really means to go gently as a creative.

In this episode, Leanne shares thoughts on releasing the pressure to always produce, embracing rest as part of the process, and noticing beauty in small, everyday moments. Whether you’re sketching, journaling, or simply pausing with a cup of tea, this is your reminder that creativity doesn’t disappear when you slow down, it deepens.

Watch the companion art vlog: Drawing Burford — Cosy Autumn Cotswolds Art Vlog this friday on YouTube here.
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In this episode of The Creative & Curious Club, illustrator and storyteller Leanne Foley shares how her latest Venice canal art print was inspired by sketching on location — and why you don’t need a trip abroad to feel creative.

Discover how travel sparks creativity, how your everyday environment can fuel new ideas, and practical tips you can use today to bring more curiosity and creativity into your life. Whether you’re an artist, journaler, or simply someone looking for fresh inspiration, this episode will help you see the world differently.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• How sketching Venice inspired a finished print (now in the shop)

• Why your environment matters for creativity (and how to notice more)

• Simple daily practices to spark ideas without waiting for a holiday

• How to use travel photos, coffee shops, or even a rainy window as creative fuel

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• Watch the Venice sketch come to life on YouTube

• Shop the finished Venice canal print

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• 🎙️ The Creative & Curious Club brings you short, inspiring episodes to help you spark creativity, explore curiosity, and find joy in everyday stories.

Perfection is not the goal, progress is. In this episode of the Creative and Curious Club podcast, I talk about why good is good enough when it comes to your creative journey and how embracing imperfection can help you grow faster. I also share my experience with The Rejection Challenge, a simple but powerful way to build resilience, push past fear, and open up new opportunities as a creative.

Whether you are an illustrator, writer, or small business owner, this episode will encourage you to let go of perfectionism, create with more freedom, and start putting your work into the world today.

✨ What you will learn:

• Why striving for perfect can hold you back

• How good is good enough leads to consistency and momentum

• What the Rejection Challenge is and how to try it yourself

• Practical tips to build confidence and embrace creativity without fear

If you have been waiting for the right time or the perfect version of your project, this is your sign to begin.

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