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NOVELORICA BLOG


Have I Lost My Mojo?
There are times when I worry that I may have lost my mojo. I know I’m not alone in this sentiment, yet it can feel exceptionally lonely. Recently my fear arose in the context of my artwork. To have something so innate - creativity - suddenly become so difficult felt both disturbing and meaningful. How can that be? That’s an odd combination of emotions, but it’s true. Starting with the disturbing part… It might make sense, but it felt horribly uncomfortable to be stuck in th

HL Thompson
Aug 222 min read


“Turbulence”- An Example of Healing Through Art
12x12 Acrylic on Canvas The process of healing through art requires stepping into the MESS - with vulnerability and a willingness to let my hands DO WHAT THEY FEEL. When I give myself the freedom to close my eyes and scratch, claw, twirl, flick, and smooth the paint without worrying about whether it aligns with an image in my mind, I gain access to the unknown parts of myself. Yes, this was painted with my eyes closed the majority of the time. I followed my method of letting

HL Thompson
Jul 261 min read


“The Hardest Lesson…Keep Going” - by Earnest Hemingway
“The hardest lesson I have had to learn as an adult is the relentless need to keep going, no matter how broken I feel inside.” - Hemingway

HL Thompson
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Creative Contemplative Cohort-This Weekend!
In recognition of Valentine’s Day 2025, I am opening the first Contemplative Creative Cohort via Zoom, starts Saturday! Limited openings.

HL Thompson
Feb 10, 20252 min read


MEADOW WOMAN & Inauguration Day
From the depth of the meadow SHE notices sharp mountain peaks rise like blades of damascus steel forged in fire; yet frozen in ice.

HL Thompson
Jan 24, 20253 min read


What’s it like being an acquired savant?
Did you know that I wasn’t an Artist before the accident that changed my life? A brief intro to my story and Acquired Savantism

HL Thompson
Jan 23, 20251 min read
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