“Creativity is not a talent, it is a way of operating.” John Cleese Did this page in my art journal by penciling in the words, painting the entire page with a watercolor wash, then painting where the words aren’t with … Continued
Thought I would share with you a fun prompt for your art journal. I made a word search with all kinds of art journal related words. Print this out and paste right into your journal like I did if you would … Continued
Here is your chance to design your own fairy godmother right there in your art journal! What would you choose for her to be like? Will she be young or old? Beautiful, or just a bit whimsical? Will she have … Continued
I had so much fun on Saturday’s sessions of my Art Journaling 101 workshop at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita! This was an introduction to art journaling that will kick off a whole series of monthly art journal related workshops. … Continued
I have tried out my share of different types of art journals. Some have been an old book, or ledger, or even a magazine,… or my own homemade journals, but in this post I am going to focus on my favorite purchased … Continued
As any of you that have followed me for any amount of time know, I love coloring pages, especially for adults! They relieve stress, help us think through a sticky situation, help us focus in meditation or prayer, and … Continued
Sometimes it’s just not worth the trouble…. What are some things you waste time worrying about? Things that rob you of the joy you could be having? In my book turned art journal, I list a couple of things that … Continued
A few years ago I discovered the Derwent Inktense pencil and immediately fell in love with their versatility. They work much like a watercolor pencil, but lay down ink instead of watercolor. The color is much more intense, and permanent … Continued
Another page from my “says me” observations on life. “Don’t be so hard nosed and thick skinned that your heart can’t make itself known.” Our protective armor can so easily become our prison don’t you think?
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret, it is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery