🎨🌟 Paintings as Spirit Helpers: Unlocking the Power of Art 🌟🎨 Art has always been a medium through which human emotions, thoughts, and experiences are beautifully expressed. But did you MORE »

    “Being creative is essential to my wellbeing,” says Felix Millory, the Paris-based architect and designer. How many of us can relate to that? Being creative AND connecting to MORE »

Transform your home and enrich your life with the power of art. Discover how artworks can inspire and bring joy to your living space. It brings me so much joy MORE »

My dad was born on the 3rd of April 1934.   Sadly he died too young, aged a little over 70, on the 26th of June 2004. It is to my MORE »

Happy anniversary to The House of Joy! 9 years ago today (02 April 2024) as I write, we made a bold and courageous move—from stress to joy! You can read MORE »

Let It Go, 2023, Cassandra Gaisford I created this piece with fun visitors who came for a spontaneous play date: Ella (6 yrs) and her beautiful and eternally young grandmother, MORE »

Hi, my joys✨ Today, I wanted to share with you all the incredible power of writing (or doing anything creative) in 15-minute patches. 📝✨ ✨✍️ Writing is a form of MORE »

In a world filled with distractions and fast-paced living, finding a way to connect with our inner selves and unlock new realms of imagination is vital. Writing and creative expression MORE »

I first met Heather Morris when she came to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand from her home in Melbourne to visit her brother, and my friend, who had MORE »

In our fast-paced and often chaotic world, finding moments of solace and refuge becomes increasingly important for our mental and emotional well-being. One powerful avenue to escape, heal, and find MORE »

Reconnect with the Power of Storytelling in the Captivating Beauty of Kerikeri! Join us for an immersive two-day storytelling workshop that will take you on a transformative journey of self-discovery MORE »

Totally feeling the love vibe as I made this new oil painting… The title is inspired by UK astrologer Pam Gregory, who encourages us to share what love has made… MORE »

Getting in the mood for my vacation inspired collaborative commission artwork by creating a mood board. In this video, I share my process for creating a commissioned artwork based on MORE »

Many moons ago, I took a great big leap of faith and subdivided my section in Wellington and built an architecturally designed house on an “unbuildable” section. I bought my MORE »

In a world full of distractions and conformity, it can be challenging to nurture and express our innate creativity. Some people think they aren’t creative, but the truth is everyone MORE »

Growing up, I was always an overthinker and perfectionist. Later, after I went to design school to study interior architecture, I was encouraged to change things up and create from MORE »

Staring at a blank wall? Afraid to bang a nail in the wall? Just lean it. Sit back and enjoy your new, colorfully curated home! I love hanging art around MORE »

Art has an incredible ability to breathe life into a house, transforming it into a warm and inviting home. One artist who truly understands this transformative power is award-winning artist MORE »

Discover the inspiration and symbolism behind Cassandra’s painting Sunflowers 1V, inspired by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his legacy. Hi, I’m Cassandra, The Joyful Artist. I hope you enjoy MORE »

Discover the art and life of Vincent van Gogh: a journey of passion, self-expression, and resilience in the face of obstacles. Vincent Van Gogh had to overcome obstacles to success MORE »

eBook: AMAZON Along with loving writing books and painting, I love to experience new cultures and I am interested in travel photography that tells a story – portraying people’s passions and/or MORE »

Art@Rangitane, Cassandra Gaisford, The Joyful Artist, appreciates the building’s history. Cassandra Gaisford, The Joyful Artist at Art@Rangitane Describe the space. The 33-year-old building on our Bay of Islands 10-acre property MORE »

LOVE STORIES: A COLLECTION OF VIBRANT MEMORIES AND PAINTINGS BY CASSANDRA GAISFORD FROM 2019-to 2023 I hope you enjoy these recollections of the art from my heart created during 2019-2023. MORE »

Unlock the stories behind the artwork of Cassandra Gaisford & experience the influence of Mark Rothko. Learn the secrets of creative growth like a child. People often ask where do MORE »

Witness characters finding solace and inspiration in their artistic endeavors 🎨✍️ Join Cassie & Mollie for a celebration of beauty and love and the joy of writing art-related fiction.💑💕 Hi, MORE »

Embrace the art of romance every day! Why wait until Valentine’s Day to shower yourself or someone you care about with love? In a world that often feels fast-paced and MORE »

The Joyful Artist NEW YEAR FLASH SALE NOW ON!. Secure your favourite handcrafted luxury art treasure before it ends.  Don’t miss out. Offer expires 31 JANUARY “My painting makes me MORE »

In this vlog, you’ll discover the joy and freedom of following your childlike instincts. You’ll see how being playful and going with the ‘throw’ can create something beautiful. “That was MORE »

Fight for your dreams! It wasn’t so long ago that I was at a friend’s house and a guest of hers criticized me for painting “like a child.” Once upon MORE »

Discover the key to a joy-rich life 💖 🌈💕 Reflecting on a year of growth and success… As I begin this review, it is 11 January 2024—a new moon in MORE »