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Inspiring Ideas to Spark Creativity in Your Art Journal
Journaling can be a powerful tool to unleash your inner creativity. It’s a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and ideas...
Apr 14 min read


Discover the Benefits of Creative Expression Through Art Journaling
In a fast-paced world, carving out time for yourself can feel impossible. But art journaling offers a space to slow down, breathe, and...
Mar 245 min read


Deep Healing Through Spinal Energetics
by Special Guest Brittany Kowalski of Phoenix Energy and Wellness Spinal Energetics is an emerging energy healing modality that blends...
Mar 44 min read


7 Self-Care Art Journaling Techniques for Busy Women: A Spring Equinox Event Experience
Spring is a season of renewal, a time to reflect on new beginnings and self-discovery. As we transition into longer days and blooming...
Feb 54 min read


Embracing Imperfections in Art Journaling
The Struggles of Self-Criticism Today, an interesting topic arose in my New Year, New Layers art journaling group. Members discussed the...
Jan 243 min read


My Winter Art Journaling Practice: Finding Stillness and Renewal in January's Quiet Moments
It's early on a blustery January morning. The rest of the creaky house is still asleep as I tip-toe down toward my office/studio, hoping...
Jan 73 min read


Frosty Wonder
A short story inspired by Day 1 of Beth Kempton's Winter Writing Sanctuary 2024. There is a crystal of frost on the frozen window. It is...
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Rethinking Resolutions: Art Journaling as a Path to Mindful Growth
Let's Pause for a Moment Do you have a sense of how you'd like to end the year? Does that even matter? If right now feels like a good...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Finding Freedom in Art Journaling: A Path to Self-Expression and Creativity
I sat down to write today because I knew I wanted to. I knew I had something to say, but what that was proved elusive. I allowed myself...
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Art Journaling: Translating Experiences into Creative Expression
I've been hiking a lot more lately. My art journal reflects that with the scribbles and earthy colors. Like the page I'm looking back at...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


The Art of Play: Finding Happiness in the Everyday - How Art Journaling Became my Happiness Catalyst
What if we all just played a little more? I was compelled to write this phrase in gold marker over a painting in my art journal this...
Sep 26, 20244 min read


When the heat subsides: an Autumnal Reflection
In Midsummer In midsummer, in those pockets of time when the oppressive heat subsides, I return outdoors with a renewed love of the...
Sep 16, 20249 min read


I Ponder the Meander
What is it to meander? A meander is free, without goals, calm. Some may think of meandering as being a waste of time, a senseless...
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Spring-Inspired Words
In the early morning, just as the sun begins to rise, a shimmer of light highlights the pale apple tree blossoms.
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Inspiration: I could sense it on the breeze...
A little spring morning inspiration for you.
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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