Here are the selection of papers for July's Digital Download on Patreon for the $3 Tier. If you join us on the $3 Tier you will have access to all the previously posted content which spans 3 years and includes digital and video resources for your creative project.
We have a Free Tier and a set of papers for you to access for the month and a series of exclusive posts and videos on the tier so that you can wet your feet and see how you like it.
Free Tier Papers
$10 Tier Papers
The aim for the papers are to encourage you to do something creative with what you have and provide you with beautiful imagery that you can play around with.
$15 Tier Papers
It is very important to find ways in which you can motivate and encourage yourself, especially in those times where you are feeling off or if you want a low energy project or even only have a short time.
The digital downloads are available on Patreon for you to enjoy, why not come and check it out and have a play with the papers.
Welcome to Day 1 of
the Ultimate Blog Challenge that will be taking place for the month of
July. Over the next 31 days I am going
to be sharing different ways to encourage yourself to be more creative and I will share the different ways being creative has encouraged and inspired me. If you give them a try they may encourage and inspire you too!
Today we look at Art
Journaling - which can come in a variety of forms and everyone has their own style. Essentially art journaling is a great
way to express your creative thoughts and emotions or just have a play with
your art supplies. In your art journal you can add color, layers and find ways
to represent how you feel on paper.
I love creating my own Art Journals and work in a variety of ways in them.
Sometimes I might not be able to
articulate what is on my mind, so I start with color on the page and create a series of backgrounds. I might also do some mark-making adding
shapes and patterns, and will also use stamps and stencils. Spending time on the activity helps relax me
and enables me to process my thoughts.
In this video I share an example of art journals I created using recycled materials
Where do you start?
You are going to start
from where you are. Look at your supplies, and start there, and of course if you have a wide selection
of supplies don’t try and use everything.
An example of some of the things you can use are paints, paper ephemera,
magazines, markers, glue, or fabric scraps - whatever you feel like playing with.
There are no rules. It is not about creating “beautiful” pages, but about
making space for expression and experimentation.
Start by creating a
background. You can use washes of color, collage pieces, or even scribbles.
From there, follow your instinct. Perhaps a word or phrase comes to you.
Maybe you draw a shape that reflects how you feel. You might choose to layer
materials or textures that tell a silent story. You can
also write a sentence on the page: “Today I feel…” Then start to build color,
shape, or texture around that feeling. Layer over it if you want.
Art Journal Variety
Art journaling offers a daily creative check-in. Even ten minutes can help you reconnect. Your journal is a creative playground that you can tap into
whenever the mood takes you. Over time you might even get the urge to create
your own journals. Allow yourself to go with the flow and see what your
needs are at the time.
Remember: your art
journal is your well. You can use it to refill, restore and reflect
Takeaway Nuggets:
Art journaling invites you to blend
emotion, imagery, and reflection into your creative practice.
There are no rules - go at your own pace!
Check out some of the free and paid resources below to enhance your creative journey
Course Platform - there are a variety of FREE courses and resources for you to use in your creative practice.
FREE Tier - Patreon - I have a Free Tier on Patreon that has a selection of early release posts and monthly Digital Download Papers for you to use in your creative projects - Learn More Here
YouTube - Weekly Videos to encourage your creative practice, Slow stitching, art journaling and Artists chats - Learn More Here
Check out Filling the Creative Well which helps you establish your creative practice. In the course Filling the Creative Well, your journal is also a place to answer questions, encourage and motivate you, some days you need a reminder and so filling it with encouraging words so that you can come back to it, especially in those days where you are in a valley is really important. .
Have you ever paused to ask yourself, “Why do I create?” Not what you create or how, but why? We explore this in the Arts and Wellness Café - take some time to ponder for yourself.
For me, creating has always been a path to healing, expression, and connection. Over the years, art has helped me process emotion, reconnect with nature, and feel grounded.
Staying Inspired
To keep inspiration flowing, I’ve developed small but meaningful habits:
I keep a grab-and-go kit nearby - just a mini journal, a water brush, and a few colors - so I can create anywhere.
I make playlists that match different moods, some calm, some energizing - to move my creative state.
And I step outside regularly. Even just five minutes with the trees, the wind, or birdsong resets everything.
These simple strategies help me return to creativity even when it feels like I am in the valley.
The Heart
What keeps me going is not pressure to sell or perform, but the deeper things such as joy and personal growth. I believe in continuous learning, experimenting freely, and asking the question 'what if'. Every time I teach a new technique or post a behind-the-scenes peek at my process, I hope it encourages someone else to show up for their own creativity.
Coming Back to Purpose
When I stay connected to why I create, everything else feels clearer. I feel grounded. Inspired. Capable of growing - not just in skill, but in presence and connection. So - think about why you create, why you do what you do and boldly step out giving yourself the permission to enjoy the adventure!
Check out the video, leave a comment, share and have fun, but most of all stay blessed and be a blessing!
This is a great activity to do if you want to create some paper ephemera for your art journal and creative projects. I share with you a quick overview of the session. You can see the full video and extra bonus on my Free Patreon Tier Here
Here is a brief look at the bonus section, you can replace the fish or the circles for any shape.
Realityarts - Creativity Book Shop - Some really great titles for you to dive in
Creative Resources
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