Are you looking for a simple art journal idea (that doesn’t require paint) to kickstart your creative journey? Whether you’re just beginning to explore art journaling or trying to break free from a creative rut, this playful technique with washable…
Push the envelope from using store-bought supplies to something original by foraging your kitchen for supplies to make paint. The other day I shared three key elements to my morning art journaling process. One the big three is to try something…
Start an art journaling practice with these ideas and prompts, a foundational spot for beginners. From choosing an art journal to inspirational prompts, connect with your inner artist and start journaling today! What we’re going to cover: What is Art…
Do you have a morning art routine or art-making habit? Would you like to start one? When my kids were little, it seemed impossible to find time to make art and I learned to carve out time for drawing and…
Today we’ll play with spirals to make spiral art. Circles or spirals are one of the first recognizable marks children make in their drawings. They’re intuitive, easy to create, and represent countless things in the natural world. Numerous artists incorporate…
Making your own homemade paint with kids is a rewarding process that helps children understand that store-bought is not the only way! Using a combination of salt, flour, and water, this recipe is beyond simple. How we made homemade paint…
Watch this video to see how you can get past artist’s block of fear of blank page with help from found magazine images. This is a favorite way to create an art journal page (or any art for that matter!)…
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