Day 4 prompt of The Creative Stretch was “be playful” and you all know that’s something that falls right in my wheelhouse. But there was a twist … Andrea and Minette invited us to play in a way we normally wouldn’t. I am very experimental in my art, combining media wantonly and following all ofContinue reading “The Creative Stretch: Be Playful”
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The Creative Stretch: Be Devoted
This was unexpected and became deeply personal really fast. I did not expect to go on the emotional roller coaster that the prompt (be devoted) from The Creative Stretch Warmup took me on. I hadn’t even given “devoted” much credence when I first saw the word…it didn’t “appeal” to me as much as intentional andContinue reading “The Creative Stretch: Be Devoted”
The Creative Stretch: Be Mindful
The creative stretch is helping me reconnect with my purpose and helping me rediscover myself as an artist. Have you registered, yet?
The Creative Stretch: Be Intentional
As part of the free workshop offered this week by Andrea and Minette, I did a deep dive into the meaning of the phrase “be intentional” (as it applies to me) in this season of life. And I realized my deep desire to slow down. What normally would have been a 20-30 minute journaling sessionContinue reading “The Creative Stretch: Be Intentional”
Trusting the Process
It’s important to give yourself permission to change course midway. Trust your gut, honor your feelings and immerse yourself in the process.
The Journey of a Journal Spread
It’s fun to watch a journal spread evolve from a blank page of paper to becoming a work of art that evokes an emotion.
One sheet of paper
It’s easy to create your own themed mini-art book with one sheet of paper, a gel plate, some paints and textures. Will you give it a try?
Collaging in My Art Journal
It’s not often that I struggle in my art journal, but sometimes struggling can lead to a release of energy. Collaging did that for me today.