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The Joy of Simple Art

Jul 25, 2025 | Art journaling, Favorite, Slow Drawing

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I’m talking about the joy of simple art because we have a free challenge coming up, but also because it’s one of the principles that has set me free as an artist. Having permission to do the simplest thing is about having...

Why Make Art at a Time Like This?

Jun 27, 2025 | Art journaling tutorial, Creative Self-Care, Favorite

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I’ve seen and heard a lot of artists questioning lately – Why make art at a time like this? They wonder whether it makes sense to make and share art when there is so much uncertainty and strife in the world. I question this...

7 TRICKS TO MAKE TIME FOR ART

Jan 15, 2025 | Art Tutorials, Creative Self-Care, Favorite

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: One of the things I’m most passionate about as an artist and teacher is showing people that they do have time to create. Today I’ve got 7 tricks to make time for art in this short 3-minute video: What do you think? Which trick...

How To Art Journal Every Day

Jul 31, 2023 | Art journaling tutorial, Art Tutorials, Creative Self-Care, Favorite, Slow Drawing

This video will show you fun and easy ways to create tiny pieces of art and then combine them in beautiful little art journals. You don’t need any experience, this is for everyone!

Let’s Make Some Inchies!

Aug 21, 2018 | Art journaling tutorial, Art Tutorials, Favorite, Mindfulness

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: Join the Inchie Challenge! You’ll get my free Inchie Workbook, and from August 20 – 31st I’ll be sending prompts and inviting you to create small art. For this challenge, we will be creating art that...