Mindful Art Studio

Art journaling and mindful creation from the heart

The BIG Power of Working Small

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Big Power of Working Small

It's amazing how making a tiny art piece can help you with such big feelings. Click To Tweet

The BIG power of working small is that it gives you permission to experiment. If you’d like to learn more about working this way and finding your creative voice through art journaling and creative self-care techniques, you’ll love my class, Fluid Art. You’ll use high flow acrylic paints and gel pens to make highly original, organic pieces you’ll love.

If you are new to Mindful Art Studio, be sure to sign up to get your free copy of the Guide to Creative Self-Care.

Many folks have asked about the supplies I used, you can find the mixed media paper, square hole punch, and liquid acrylics by clicking the links.*

More Creative Self-Care Inspiration:

I’d also love to hear what you think in the comments.

Creatively Yours,

Amy

 

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Learn more about the techniques I use in this video here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 for 5 Self-Care Challenge: Draw or Paint

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Self Care Challenge Draw or Paint

Dear Wonderful, Creative You:

I love all the challenges, but of course today’s challenge is my favorite, because I want to encourage you to get in touch with you inner artist.

Today is going to be a fun day. We’ve got some 5-minute art prompts for you to try now, and then tonight you can join the Finding Creative Freedom Webinar. We’ll be doing a series of exercises designed to help you free up your creative energies and explore art playfully. No art experience is necessary.

Click on the link to sign up for the Finding Creative Freedom webinar, tonight at 8:30 PM EST. If you’ve already RSVP’ed, there’s no need to do it again. You can submit your questions ahead of time on the Google + event page, or during the webinar.

Artist Child Needs to Be Fed

The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. - Jackson Pollack Click To Tweet

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5 Minute Art Exercises for Relaxation

 

It might seem like there isn’t much you can do artistically in 5 minutes, but there’s actually quite a bit. Here’s a few ideas:

Doodling Exercises:

  1. Write a word or intention in the center of the page. Then scribble one continuous line around it. Keep twisting and turning in and out, left and right. Just explore where the line might like to go.
  2. Make a stone mandala, like the ones in this post.
  3. Doodle on the free printable meditative art grid in this post.

Drawing, Painting, Collage, and Sculpture Exercises:

  1. Create a messy background for your art journal or painting.
  2. Draw your breath, as it’s described at the bottom of this post.
  3. Pick up 2 -3 natural materials and string and create something in 5 minutes.
  4. Make art from office supplies. Use a hole punch, post its of 2 different colors, glue, and paper to create a collage of circles.
  5. Paint with tissue paper.
  6. Draw a flower mandala on small paper, perhaps 2×2.
  7. Try one of the ideas on this post on starting an art journal.

Make More Art!

Art Journaling 101 Online – the intuitive guide to intuitive art journaling in a self-paced video course with an online community.

Starting Your Art Journal – the ultimate guide to starting an art journaling practice at the most affordable price. Includes an online community.

Or talk to me about Creative Development Services, and see how I can personally guide you through your creative challenges.

My Favorite Art Supplies:

IMG_4393Strathmore tan paged art journal

Gesso

Acrylic paints

Liquid acrylic paints

White gel pens

Pitt pens in black

Colored Sharpie Markers

 

Comment to Win!

(This contest is now over, but you can still comment to share your ideas below!)

Remember, you’ve got to comment for your chance to win Starting Your Art Journal or the portable art kit. What were you able to do in 5 minutes? Were you surprised at what came out? Frustrated with the short time? Or did you allow yourself to take more time?

For official rules and more information, click here.

Creatively Yours,

Amy

 

 

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Image credit for painted hands: Jean Schweitzer, 123RF.

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