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Layered Art Journal Pages

Jan 29, 2020 | Creative Self-Care, Favorite

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I thought it would be fun to give you an idea about how to work in a “process oriented” way in your art journal. It’s time we kicked perfectionism to the curb! Let’s focus on finding the joy in making art again....

Art Alchemy Is Open for Registration

Jan 27, 2020 | Creative Self-Care

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: At the end of 2019, I thought about what I wanted to offer in 2020. I thought about what you needed most in your art practice. I thought about what I needed too. And as I reflected on your feedback in classes, the blog, social media, and...

5 Ways to Fill Your Sketchbook

May 2, 2019 | Art Tutorials, Favorite, Mindfulness

Use these 5 simple methods to fill your sketchbook, gather your ideas, and improve your drawing skills.

Playful Journaling: Illustrating with Paint Blobs and Gel Pens

Nov 30, 2016 | Art Tutorials

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I have been enjoying illustrating with paint blobs so much, I’m super excited to share it with you. Over the last year or so, I’ve been exploring a lot of the possibilities of high flow liquid acrylic paint. I never...

This is How I Play in My Art Journal

Mar 30, 2016 | Art Tutorials

Part of the beauty of art journaling is that its an art form that is interactive – the journal doesn’t come alive until you open the book and turn each page. Including dynamic elements like windows and pop-ups calls you back to the playful books of...