Guidance on how to unleash creativity
This week I taught a class at our Evergreen Arts monthly meeting. The topic was collage, specifically SoulCollage® although I did introduce and share many of my collage practices. What is SoulCollage®? SoulCollage® is a unique blend of spiritual practice and the fun of collage. It is an intuitive collage process created by Seena Frost that is easy for anyone…
Last week I managed to complete four of the “taster” lessons from Tamara LaPorte’s Kaleidoscope session. T tried to choose lessons that used a medium I wasn’t comfortable using or a subject that I don’t typically draw/paint. Two of the subjects were portraits and those I tend to lean towards, but the medium was different…
Here’s a confession – I have mixed feelings about this. I love the concept of repurposing and reusing but find it difficult to paint over or tear up an old book. I try to find ones that are in bad shape or maybe a topic I don’t care for, but part of it seems like sacrilege! …
Today I want to share some of my different techniques to create handmade journals. Paper Cloth Journal A journal cover is made from a type of “paper cloth” using muslin for a base material and then applying thin papers on top using thinned down Mod Podge or a matte medium. Paper napkins (decorative part separated) or…
Today I want to share with you the Art Journals I use and techniques for filling them up. Art journals are those I use to draw, paint, or sketch in. These are typically purchased but sometimes I use altered ledger books, record books, desk calendars, etc. The purchased books I use are Canson Mixed-Media pad or…
Types of journals I use in my daily creative practices to unblock creativity.
After writing the Morning Pages and finishing my coffee (yum!), I typically allot some time to review new emails and clean up my inbox. If anything requires immediate attention, I get it out of the way to free up the rest of the day. Then I decide where I’ll spend some time being creative. I…
Morning Ritual The Artist’s Way Almost six months ago I started reading The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. She is a big advocate and even insists on a daily practice she calls Morning Pages. This consists of three pages of stream of consciousness writing. I must admit I’ve tried journaling in the past and never stuck…
