Creativity & Inspiration

The Art of Visual Storytelling!

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*A guest post by Lisa L. Cyr (www.cyrstudio.com). 23″ x 26 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ Mixed media Masonite with wooden framework Much of my work has a spiritual, mythological or psychological relevance where metaphors, symbolism and allegory are used to …

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Self Discovery Series: Bounty of Secrets

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Sometimes who we are and what we’re thinking gets pushed down by the everyday necessities of life but that doesn’t mean our thoughts, feelings and dreams are any less important. Use this opportunity to explore your deepest secrets, your happiest …

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Positive Affirmations: Self Discovery Series

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Positive Affirmations You are more than the accumulation of images that you encounter on a daily basis and so is your art. To quote Lesley Riley from Inspirational Quotes Illustrated, “When we look at art, we are looking for ourselves,” …

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Self Discovery Series: Finding Yourself

Sometimes the simplest way to self discovery in art is to find the color palette that speaks to you the most. So, now is the time to reflect on what colors truly call out to you by creating your own …

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Stenciling and Masking Techniques

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*A guest post by Martice Smith II. Experiment with unusual techniques for bold impact in your art work. I was inspired by Art Journal Courage to create a journal page that explores positive self-image and incorporating various stenciling techniques. Layering …

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Finding Beauty in Art With Ordinary Things

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*A guest post by Victoria Rose Martin. Don’t you love September? The sun begins dipping a little lower in the sky and the weather gets a little bit cooler. Sun-kissed summer days are now becoming a distant memory. Capturing moments …

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How to Make a Mandala: Add A Hand-Carved Rubber Stamp

*A guest post by Mandy Russell. I’ve been intrigued by mandalas lately; they are seemingly everywhere and very often Zen Doodled. Usually they are highly detailed, and colored or shaded (or both). In their ever-increasing popularity, I decided to give …

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Daily Mixed Media Art Practice

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*A guest post by Lisa Cyr. If you are feeling creatively blocked or stagnant, I highly encourage the daily practice of working in mixed-media sketchbooks and journals. When you allow yourself to play with paint and drawing materials or write …

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Junk Journal Oopsies

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*Guest post by Carolyn Dube. I had a big problem. I was frozen and unable to decide where to start on a pristine white page in a brand new journal.  I so wanted to play but just couldn’t bring myself …

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How to Get SMART With Mixed Media

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*A guest post by Art Journal Kickstarter contributor Amanda Judd. This is the third post of a three part series about ways to encourage your daily art journaling practice. The first post addressed the importance of showing up for yourself …

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