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The Spiral of Growth: The Sea Shell of Self-Improvement
Growth is like a snail’s shell: a spiral of trying, reflecting, and beginning anew. What lessons has your journey taught you?
ericafraaije
Dec 4, 20242 min read


the Promised Land
A heartfelt mosaic inspired by parenting and nature: the tireless work of birds in spring mirrors the journey of raising young children.
ericafraaije
Nov 26, 20242 min read


How a dog, a Danish design, and a storm shaped unforgettable moments
In the image above, a small paper-mâché dog sits quietly before a vivid painting. This dog has a story—it was lovingly crafted by my...
ericafraaije
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Balancing Criticism, Independence, and Creativity
**"Exploring artistic identity and growth, this post reflects on facing criticism, embracing independence, and forming a creative duo."**
ericafraaije
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Not Every Story Needs a Stage, a DigitalAgeReflection
About the Oversharing Era: Not Every Story Needs a Stage
ericafraaije
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Morality for Artists and Permission to Create
On Having a Living Body I have a body. People who haven't been born yet don’t; sometimes those we remember feel like they don’t either. A...
ericafraaije
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Proteins, Purpose and Opportunities
Proteins may be microscopic, yet their complexity and function in our bodies are vast. When magnified, they resemble spaceships...
ericafraaije
Nov 8, 20241 min read


The Power of Trust and Taking Risks, #TrustAndGrowth
power of risk My mother gave me space and was never afraid that I would get into trouble. She trusted me. But when I turned twenty, that...
ericafraaije
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Nature as Our Guide: How Do We Adapt to Life's Unexpected Turns- about Art, Healing, Transformation, Creativity, Nature and Balance.
Art ties creativity, nature, and balance, offering reflection, transformation, nurturing family bonds while promoting personal growth.
ericafraaije
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Gardens: Where Humans and Nature Meet
Gardens are where humans and nature connect—a blend of wild and cultivated, revealing our need to shape nature while finding peace in it.
ericafraaije
Oct 8, 20243 min read


They Didn’t Miss the Mark: Finding Power in the Balance Between Strength and (self) Compassion
Self-compassion is key in both art and life. Just as gentle brushstrokes shape a painting, kindness can reshape our relationships.
ericafraaije
Oct 5, 20242 min read


Nature’s Memories: Childhood Reflections Shaping Art
A fleeting glimpse of an adder, tangled ankles, and early memories—nature and childhood are shaping the foundation of my art today.
ericafraaije
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Autumn and Reflection: Rest, Looking Back at Creativity (newsletter sept 2024)
This season, more than ever, I’m focusing on projects exploring this balance between rest and creativity. How do you balance your daily life
ericafraaije
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Botanical Inspirations: A graceful, sturdy one-legged scaffold
I Inspired by like angelica or giant hogweed, that rise in one or two years like enormous, sturdy sculptures, their singular stems
ericafraaije
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Wired for Contradiction: Navigating the Inner Battle
Our brains are wired for contrasts, but what happens when the biggest contradiction lies within ourselves? Can we unite opposing forces?
ericafraaije
Sep 11, 20242 min read


*The Most Beautiful Moment of the Day**safe-artistic-growth*
This summer atmosphere of "back to school," of sweet children and trustworthy parents, securing safe-artistic-growth, is superb.
ericafraaije
Sep 6, 20241 min read


My Loneliest Moment
Alone in The Hague at 1979, my art bloomed in solitude, revealing colors of loneliness, primulas witness a quest for connection.
ericafraaije
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Describe your heart rate++using-AI-for-daily-companionship
living in #human-experiences-reel or living in #human-experiences-real? Do we live an #experiences-human-Reel #Digital-privacy-concerns
ericafraaije
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Between Puffs and Whispers: A Teen's Quest for Belonging in Castles and Café Corners
Stepping out of the café, the sharp scent of cigarette smoke instantly transported me back to those carefree summer days.
ericafraaije
Sep 1, 20243 min read


The ant nest and zooming-in
My fathers intense observation revealed worlds within worlds. My art reveales worlds of mystery, play and untold stories.
ericafraaije
Aug 19, 20242 min read
TETRALIX Studio is a company of Erica Fraaije-van der Stelt
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