Welcome to the Tender & Tangled Blog
Tender and Tangled
Boundaries in a Diptych
What began as an experimental artwork became an unexpected reflection on boundaries, vulnerability and choosing how we are seen. Through paint pours and negative space, this diptych explores two equally...
Boundaries in a Diptych
What began as an experimental artwork became an unexpected reflection on boundaries, vulnerability and choosing how we are seen. Through paint pours and negative space, this diptych explores two equally...
Freedom Within Limitations
A personal story of how I learned to honour my brain and find freedom within limitations. Painting without rules helped me reconnect with joy, ease, and self-compassion – and might...
Freedom Within Limitations
A personal story of how I learned to honour my brain and find freedom within limitations. Painting without rules helped me reconnect with joy, ease, and self-compassion – and might...
The Liminal Space
I explore the vulnerable, unfinished beauty of liminal spaces – through poetry, art, and the tension of being between what was and what's next.
The Liminal Space
I explore the vulnerable, unfinished beauty of liminal spaces – through poetry, art, and the tension of being between what was and what's next.
Matrescence: The Unravelling
Jodie shares an honest reflection on the quiet unravel of matrescence, ADHD, and motherhood — and the slow, imperfect stitching back together through support, creativity, and connection.
Matrescence: The Unravelling
Jodie shares an honest reflection on the quiet unravel of matrescence, ADHD, and motherhood — and the slow, imperfect stitching back together through support, creativity, and connection.
Caterpillar Soup
What really happens inside a cocoon? It’s messier - and more meaningful - than we often imagine. In this reflection, I share how learning the truth about caterpillar soup helped...
Caterpillar Soup
What really happens inside a cocoon? It’s messier - and more meaningful - than we often imagine. In this reflection, I share how learning the truth about caterpillar soup helped...
The Problem of Can't
A thoughtful exploration of the hidden reasons behind "I can't do this" – introducing a 5-part framework that invites curiosity, compassion, and connection. Perfect for creatives, parents, educators, and anyone...
The Problem of Can't
A thoughtful exploration of the hidden reasons behind "I can't do this" – introducing a 5-part framework that invites curiosity, compassion, and connection. Perfect for creatives, parents, educators, and anyone...