Comments on: Top Mindful Art Journaling Ideas to Inspire and Calm https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:40:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/#comment-60725 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:40:45 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=8835#comment-60725 In reply to Jay Morales.

HI Jay – I’m so glad it’s helpful. Happy creating!

]]> By: Jay Morales https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/#comment-60714 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:05:35 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=8835#comment-60714 Hi Amy,

I like what you wrote on number 5, because when I am stressed out I discovered that I have a habit and get a pen or pencil and start to draw something or look for something to inspire me to draw. Because of my age my mid 50’s I realized that it’s not that far to be inspired to be an artist, I’m not a talented person but I do love the world of art. Reading things like these helps me to be inspired and more importantly it helps me to practice and begin.

Thank you again.

Respectfully,

Jay Morales
The Philippines

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/#comment-21261 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:43:09 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=8835#comment-21261 In reply to Iris Wang.

Hi Iris!
I’m so happy I could help, and this is such an excellent question! When I give ideas for using art to ground or relax, this is using art for self-care, introspection, or growth. When you see an art therapist for mental health treatment, you have an identified mental health problem or diagnosis, come up with a treatment plan, and you and the art therapist use the art to help you develop coping skills, examine past or present hurts, and gain new perspectives on issues. Some art for self-care has overlap with art that you would do in an art therapist office, but when you are working with an art therapist she/he is really attuned to your process of making art as well as the product. She will witness this and highlight things you might miss, like, when you put down those blue lines, you took a big sigh and your shoulders relaxed down, did you notice that? I have an article that explains an art therapy session in more detail if you’d like more. XO Amy

]]> By: Iris Wang https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/#comment-21256 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 07:07:58 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=8835#comment-21256 Hi Amy, thanks for your great sharing and i really get many tips to find the calm inside when I paint. Otherwise, I just feel a little confused as I heard the words like ” art therapy” or “expressive art therapy”， are there any differences between what we learned and art therapy?

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/#comment-20921 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:57:57 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=8835#comment-20921 In reply to Faith Newton.

Hi Faith!

Oh yes! Doing a little art at a time is a WONDERFUL thing. And it absolutely can be a spiritual practice or woven into an existing one, so I’m so happy you’ve found that with your own. What a treasure. I’m thrilled I could be a part of that with you! I’m here if you need any other ideas or resources! XO Amy

]]> By: Faith Newton https://mindfulartstudio.com/top-mindful-art-journaling-ideas-to-inspire-and-calm/#comment-20920 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 09:29:08 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=8835#comment-20920 I began art journaling for the first time and realised that I can do little bits at a time. I also learnt how to integrate it with prayer and spirituality. I used acrylic paint for the first time and love it. Thanks for your free class and blog Amy it’s been so helpful.

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