A Smidgen of Ink community

A Smidgen
of Calm.

A gentle creative community for people who want to reconnect with creativity in a slower, kinder way.

Welcome in

Creativity without the pressure.

Smidgen of Calm is a space for making, noticing and reconnecting with the creative part of yourself — without the pressure to be perfect or keep up.

Whether you've been creating for years, haven't picked up a pencil in ages, or simply fancy a little creative escape, you're welcome here.

Come and meet the community ↗

What's inside

A little something for your creative cup.

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Gentle creative prompts

Small invitations to make, notice and explore without worrying about getting it “right”.

02 ◌

Art & printmaking lessons

Explore illustration, traditional printmaking and creative techniques at your own pace.

03 ♡

Art journalling

A place to experiment, reflect and let your creativity wander somewhere unexpected.

04 ☼

Calming downloads

Printable little treats including colouring pages, word searches, wallpapers and more.

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A kind community

Share your work, cheer others on, or quietly look around. There is no expectation to keep up.

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Take it your way

There is no right order. Dip in when you fancy it and come back whenever you need a little calm.

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Creativity supports wellbeing rather than pressure or perfection.

A Smidgen of Calm

Created by Kate Bullock

A creative home built around kindness, curiosity & quiet wonder.

Kate is an artist, illustrator, printmaker and author based in the South West of England. Smidgen of Calm grew from her belief that creativity can be a lovely way to slow down, notice more and make space for yourself.

Meet Kate →

Ready for a little creative escape?

Come and join
A Smidgen of Calm.

It's free to join. Come for a nosey, stay for the creative adventures.

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