by Alison Heathcote - Published: September, 2026
Seasons of Art Group: Vancouver
What
Group
The "Seasons of Art" is a group that meets once each season with a focus on developing creativity and self-care through simple art and journaling.
We had our recent first meeting.
Still Life
There was a still-life in the colors of the current session on the middle of the table for everyone to draw if they liked.
They did not have to draw the seasonal still-life if they had other art or journaling projects which they were working on.
Host
Hosted by me, Alison, of Heathcote Living a hobby artist writer and creative in Vancouver, Canada.
Alison is building a community of people who love to paint and draw and write in a safe and supporting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
You can find out more about me here.
Spring Group
What Happened
Here is more about our recent Seasons of Art group meeting.
Satvvir's Artwork
Below is the art that Satvvir created (Instagram @theambivertsbb).
She used watercolor and combined oranges and yellows with a lot of texture in this piece.
Her focus was on the texture of the fruits, the gleam of the copper jugs and the mini cauldron.
She used wax and colored pencil for her delightful composition.
Arwynne's Artwork
Her focus was initially on the greenery.
Then she homed in to make a well-considered composition of the multiple elements in the still-life arrangement.
Here is Arwynne's finished artwork.
You can see more of her work at IG @mspinkdotcom.
Gillian's Artwork
Below is Gillian's finished artwork.
I first met Gillian when she led a watercolor class at the Elephant Studio in Vancouver.
Follow Gillian at IG @gillianpearsonart.
Alison's Artwork
Below is my artwork of the still life done in watercolor.
I tried to create something in the center which I could later frame and hang on my wall.
The main horizontal is slightly out which I adjusted when placing it in the frame.
Below is the watercolor artwork I created during the evening.
On my Strathmore watercolor paper I first did a pencil sketch with a 2H pencil then began painting with my Sakura Koi watercolor paints.
I used a fine size 2 paintbrush for all the details.
Seasons of Art Group YouTube Video
I compiled a YouTube video of the evening's activities and you can check it all out by clicking on the video below.
Seasons of Art Group: The Gals
Our group photo taken at the end. from left to right Gillian, Satvvir, Arwynne and Alison. We had a really nice evening and I look forward to doing it again soon.
Autumn 2022 Seasons of Art Group
As an ice breaker, there was a white board where everyone was invited to draw their avatar and write their contact info if they wished.
See below.
Meet and Greet
We all met and got to know each other a little.
They are great gals whom I knew did painting who I reached out to with an invitation.
We fixed some nibbles and poured a glass of cheer.
Then all three of us settled in to sketch and paint the autumnal still-life I had composed earlier on the table.
Thank You, Keepsake,
As a thank you, as the evening wound down, I gave my friends each one of my Winter Circles Neurographic Artist Trading Cards as a keepsake.
In the future, I plan to create other mini take home art pieces as mementoes of the event.
I may even encourage people to bring some to share too.
Who knows?
Autumn Seasons of Art
Meeting Roundup
I think our evening went well.
We enjoyed sparkling conversation in a safe and supportive environment and we created some original artworks together.
To open a space for creative growth is a wonderful thing.
A win for everyone.
Guest Feedback
"Thank you for hosting, it was a fun evening."
"Thank you for inviting me over and being such a lovely host."
More Details of the Seasons of Art Group
Weekend Evenings
We plan to meet one Saturday or Sunday evening from 6pm to 8pm each season, so we will get together four times a year.
The four seasons are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter so we plan one session every solar quarter which is three months.
Nexct Date
The proposed date for the Winter Seasons of Art was for January, but it will have to be sometime in February.
I'll post the exact date when I have it.
Where
Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver at Alison's place and later, when we get bigger, in a booked venue somewhere in Downtown Vancouver.
The Summer meeting could perhaps be in a park or at the beach.
Who
Hobby Artists and those who Journal
People who want to be creative.
The Vancouver chapter initially attracts people living in or near the downtown area.
What to Bring
Bring your pencil, pen and sketchpad.
You can bring your watercolors or other mediums.
Bring your open heart.
If you do forget your art gear, I have some paper and pencils to share.
What Not to Bring
Please do not bring your dog.
What is Provided
A seasonal still-life arrangement to draw or paint.
Water pots for your paints and paper towels.
Background music.
Light snacks.
Tea, coffee, tap water or something else.
Why
Inspiration
To help people tap into their natural creativity perhaps through:
- Art
- Doodling
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sketching
- Art challenges like Inktober,AHAtober and Nature Journaling Month (every June)
- Writing
- Journaling
- Bullet journaling
- Travel journaling
- Nature Journaling
- Perpetual Nature Journaling
- Garden Journaling
- Morning Pages
- Grimoires
- Poetry
- Lyrics
- Prose
- Writing Challenges likeNaNoWriMo
Overarch
Final Thoughts
I'm doing this as I want to build community for hobby artists and journalers.
I initially invited five people I know who do art and dabble to the first event.
I was delighted that two lovely warm and compassionate friends could make it.
I believe there is a future for this group and time will tell.
Let me know if this is something that interests you.
Love,
Alison
Author Bio
Alison Heathcote writes about living creatively and building a meaningful life on your own terms. Through gentle reflections on solo living, home and everyday creativity, she explores how to shape a life that feels calm, intentional and deeply your own. More
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