The Creative Cocoon is an art club for anyone who wants to slow down, observe the natural world, and make beautiful things.
A warm corner of the internet for people who want to draw more, worry less, and find their way back to nature — one sketch at a time. We paint flowers, plants, birds, and the quiet details of the seasons — together, at a gentle pace, with no pressure and no performance.
I’m Pauline, the artist behind La Scarlatte.
I draw and paint nature—flowers, animals, quiet landscapes—often with a lot of detail and mixed media. It’s the kind of work that takes time, attention, and a love for small things.
But that’s not how it always starts.
Most days, it starts with:
a blank page, a bit of hesitation, and the feeling that maybe I’ve forgotten how to draw.
If you’ve ever felt that too, you’re in the right place.
Why this space exists
I created this space because I wanted something I couldn’t quite find elsewhere: a way to draw that feels calm, slow, and human
Not focused on perfection.
Not rushed.
Not intimidating.
Just… showing up, making something, and enjoying the process again.
The art club
Inside the art club, we draw together.
Sometimes it’s simple:
a 10-minute sketch, a small study, a gentle warm-up
Sometimes it’s more detailed:
layered pieces, mixed media, taking our time with something we love
But it’s always:
at your own pace
without pressure
and with room for imperfect, in-progress work
You don’t need to be “good at drawing.”
You don’t need special materials.
You can start exactly where you are.
As a paid member, you get:
A monthly inspiration post to start your creative month gently
1 exclusive process video — a tutorial, sketchbook tour, or close-up look at my practice that I don’t share anywhere else
1 live Zoom drawing session — join the group and me in real time, or watch the replay whenever suits you
1 exclusive timelapse or sketchbook post
Occasional bonus content: guest teachers, co-sketching sessions, material explorations
Full access to a growing archive of 250+ posts, replays, tutorials, and timelapses
What you’ll find here
Guided drawing sessions you can follow along with
Slower, more detailed studies when you’re ready
My full process—including messy starts and mistakes
A quiet, supportive space to share your work
Examples of my connection to nature:
This is for you if…
You love nature and want to draw it
You feel intimidated by very polished or technical art
You’ve stopped drawing and want to begin again
You’re looking for a calm, creative rhythm in your life
You can pause or cancel at any time.
Twice a year, I also host a painting retreat — three days in the Dutch countryside, or a week in France, for those who want to take the Cocoon experience into the real world. Find out more →
I’d love to welcome you inside.
Warmly,
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What I do as an artist
