Silence the
Inner Critic.
A live online inner critic workshop for creatives who want to recognise the voice that stops them creating — and learn how to stop letting it decide what they make.
The inner critic has been running the show for long enough.
If you've ever sat down to create and heard a voice saying "this isn't good enough" or "who do you think you are" — you already know what this workshop is about.
That voice isn't really yours. It was learned early, quietly, and it has been commenting on your creativity ever since.
Most of us never think to question it.
Ignite helps you recognise that voice for what it is, understand where it came from, and begin loosening its grip — so you can create with more freedom and less inner critic interference.
This isn’t just another art workshop. It combines practical creative exercises with the deeper inner work that helps you understand why you stop, hesitate, compare or pull back in the first place.
I bring both sides together: years of working as a therapist, alongside my own experience as an artist and creative mentor.
"The difference between those who create anyway and those who don't isn't talent, training, or permission. It'sthe decision to keep going despite the voice."
Three hours. Six elements. One shift that begins the moment you show up.
We trace the inner critic back to its source — where it came from, why it feels so convincing, and the question that begins to loosen its grip.
One of the most powerful distinctions we make: separating fact from belief. Much of what the inner critic tells you isn’t fact at all — it’s a story you learned to accept as true.
A guided visualisation created specifically for creatives — helping you step out of analysis, quieten the critic and reconnect with the more instinctive part of yourself.
After the Ignite Process, we make. Paper, paint, collage — whatever you have. No outcome to chase. Just the experience of creating without the inner critic taking over.
Not affirmations. Something more useful: carefully framed questions that encourage your mind to look for evidence of your own creative capability — and notice what it has been overlooking.
A simple daily practice to help you notice when the inner critic shows up, interrupt the pattern, and keep choosing creativity anyway.
The Ignite Process is a guided visualisation I created specifically for creatives who find themselves overthinking, second-guessing or stopping before they have really begun.
It draws on my background in hypnotherapy and creative practice to help you step away from the analytical part of the mind, quieten the commentary of the inner critic and reconnect with a more instinctive way of creating.
You do not need any experience of hypnosis or visualisation. You simply follow the process, notice what emerges, and then take that quieter state straight into the making that follows. This is one of the elements that makes Ignite different from a conventional art workshop: we are not only changing what you make — we are working with what happens inside you while you make it.
- You’ve always wanted to make things, but never quite given yourself permission.
- You used to create and stopped — and you’re not quite sure why.
- You create, but the not good enough voice is never far away.
- You compare your work to others and almost always come up short.
- You hold back, overthink or second-guess what you make.
- You’ve been telling yourself you’re too old, too late or too far behind to start.
- You create more freely when you’re alongside other people.
- You’re ready for something deeper than another technique — you want a real shift.
I spent twenty years as a professional photographer — close to the creative life I wanted, but never quite in it. The inner critic had done its job so quietly, I hadn’t even noticed.
Today I’m an abstract mixed-media artist and a qualified therapist specialising in the mindset and inner world of creatives.
Ignite brings those two parts of my work together: practical creative experience, alongside the therapeutic understanding of why we hold back, compare, second-guess and stop.
I know from the inside what it costs to carry a belief that was never yours.
What people say about Ignite
My inner critic had squashed my creativity. After a wonderful workshop with Mark, I created the picture below in ten minutes, and I'm feeling inspired once again. He has helped me silence my inner critic — I'm ready to begin to create again.
Shirley Ann Chessman
I went in open-minded but not feeling creative — and found myself very pleasantly surprised. I didn't realise where my inner critic had come from or how long I'd been holding onto it, but how effortlessly Mark made me realise I could make it quiet, or even silent.
Laverne Jack
We garnered tools to quiet that voice — where it came from and how to acknowledge it — and allow it to dim in the background. It gave me a feeling of freedom.
Maria Landis
- Live 3-hour workshop via Zoom
- Your personal workbook PDF
- Post-workshop recap email
- 7-day Ignite Challenge guide
- Live 3-hour Ignite workshop via Zoom
- Workshop recording — ongoing access
- The Ignite Process audio file
- Your Ignite workbook
- Additional resources for deeper work
The ongoing material has helped me to keep committed to my creative goals. — Amelia
Join the Ignite interest list
Leave your details and I’ll let you know when the next live Ignite workshop is announced — including early access before wider promotion.
Do I need to be a practising artist to join?
Not at all. You don't need any experience making things — just a curiosity about your own creativity and a willingness to explore. Ignite is designed for anyone who wants to create more freely, whether you already make regularly, haven't created for years, or don't yet think of yourself as an artist.
What art supplies do I need?
Keep it simple and use what you already have. You'll need some paper and something to make marks with — paint, pens, pencils, charcoal, collage materials or whatever you enjoy using. This isn't about expensive supplies or producing a finished artwork. It's about exploring the process without pressure.
How many people will be in the session?
Ignite is designed as a small-group workshop so there is space to feel supported, ask questions and work at your own pace. Places are limited to keep the experience personal and relaxed.
What platform do you use?
Ignite takes place live online via Zoom. You'll receive the joining details before the workshop, along with information about anything you need to prepare.
What is included in my £75 booking?
Your £75 booking gives you one complete Ignite workshop experience: the live 3-hour workshop via Zoom, your Ignite workbook, guided creative exercises, the workshop recording with ongoing access, The Ignite Process audio file, and additional resources to help you continue the work afterwards.
Is there any obligation when I join the interest list?
No. Joining the interest list simply means you'll hear when the next live Ignite workshop is announced, including early access before wider promotion. There is no obligation to book, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
When is the next Ignite workshop?
The next live online Ignite workshop date is still to be announced. Join the Ignite interest list and I'll let you know as soon as the next date is released.