The Path
Week of August 4, 2025
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In this issue:
☀️ Turn these final summer days into your most creative yet
🔥 Heat warning! Meet 2025’s hottest designers
🌊 Dive into these playful summer art prompts
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Draw a Fun Birthday Cake in Procreate: A Beginner’s Guide to Texture Brushes
Bright, bold, and irresistibly fun—this beginner-friendly Procreate class from Claire Makes Things is a total treat. You’ll learn how to layer texture, color, and playful detail as you draw a stylized birthday cake from start to finish. Perfect for summer birthdays, party invites, or just because, it’s a playful way to explore new techniques.
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Paint an Abstract Tuscany Scene with Pinterest Photo!
Bring a dreamy summer getaway to life—no passport required ☀️ In this class, artist Suzanne Allard shows you how to turn an inspiring photo into a rich, abstracted landscape using expressive brushwork and layered color. Whether you're reliving a favorite trip or just craving a creative escape, it’s a beautiful way to capture the feeling of summer on the page.
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Meet Nadine Dudek
A master of fluid, expressive watercolor, Nadine Dudek invites you to capture the beauty of birds, wildlife, and scenic landscapes with simplicity and spontaneity. Her breezy, joy-filled classes make it easy to connect with nature and relive your favorite summer moments.
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Portrait Painting in Procreate: How to Start on a Solid Foundation
Gabrielle Brickey
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15 Days of 15-Minute Watercolor Practice
Zaneena Nabeel
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"Rest nurtures creativity, which nurtures activity. Activity nurtures rest, which sustains creativity."
— Kim John Payne, author and educator
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While summer often invites us to slow down, this relaxed pace might actually be the perfect moment to spark fresh ideas. This article from Atlassian explores how our brains and bodies naturally respond to the seasons, making summer an ideal time to harness new energy and shift creative habits. Whether you’re diving into projects or easing into something new, seasonal productivity can help you tap into your natural rhythm and stay inspired.
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- Harness your body’s natural cycles to improve concentration and creativity.
- Use summer’s boost of energy to experiment with fresh creative habits.
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Balance bursts of energy with restorative creative time.
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What better way to slow down and savor summer moments than through creative practice? This article offers practical strategies to make creativity a natural part of your day. By carrying your tools with you—be it a sketchbook, journal, or camera—you can capture fleeting inspiration and build a calming, mindful habit that supports your creativity wherever the day takes you.
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Create on-the-go: Use summer outings or quiet pauses to capture your surroundings.
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Be present: Drawing and sketching foster focus and help you engage more deeply with the world around you.
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Build portable habits: Keep your favorite tools handy to make creativity an easy, everyday practice.
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You’ve learned why creativity matters and how to nurture it daily—now it’s time to dive in. This collection of 20 playful art projects is packed with easy ways to stay inspired, whether you’re relaxing at home or soaking up the sunshine outside. From quick sketches to bold experiments, each idea encourages creative freedom while helping you build lasting creative rhythms.
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Try new mediums: Simple, approachable projects make it easy to experiment.
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Capture the moment: Let summer’s color, light, and energy guide your process.
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Stay inspired: Use playful prompts to keep your ideas flowing and your creativity fresh.
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Noun Project’s Top Designers of 2025
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(Photo Credit: Top: Khadija El Sharawy; Bottom Left: Tom Froese; Bottom Right: Vinitha Mammen)
From bold, colorful illustrations to sleek and polished product designs, Noun Project's Top Designers of 2025 list features outstanding creatives shaping the future of the industry. This year’s edition highlights Skillshare teachers Khadija El Sharawy, Tom Froese, and Vinitha Mammen.
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AUGUST
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AUGUST 06 2:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM PST
Featured Teacher: Elina Zhelyazkova
Join artist and Top Teacher Elina Zhelyazkova for a deep dive into using AI as a creative partner. In this Live Session, Elina will show attendees how to use ChatGPT to brainstorm painting ideas and spark new inspiration. Live on YouTube, free to attend!
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Turn a spark into a streak—and save 20%
Whether you’re just starting or starting again, Skillshare is here to help you build momentum—one creative moment at a time.
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