Art Journaling 101

“Art Journaling 101 opened up a channel for creation without judgment.”

– Caroline Etheridge

As an art therapist, I’ll lead you through exercises that will free you from your inner critic so you can create and play in a no-judgment zone.

* Create a stress-free, intutive art journaling practice.

* Fearlessly conquer the blank page.

* Gain insight into the deeper meaning of your art.

* Uncover YOUR unique style of intuitive art journaling.

Art Journaling 101 offers new art journalists a system for using your art journal as a tool for healing, not just a space for decoration.

It’s time to end the cycle of self-doubt and judgment.

“I’m so thankful for the journaling course! It’s helping me with my art & so much more. “

– Mandee Sheeler

You don’t need to start with a masterpiece. You just need to start.

Your inner critic

Does any of this sound familiar?

“My art stinks, why bother?”

“This is a waste of paper.”

“You should be doing the laundry, not wasting time.”

“This is okay, but it doesn’t compare to Jen’s.”

Let’s recognize the voice of the inner critic and unlock your creaitve potential.

Here’s what you’ll learn with Art Journaling 101:

Weave short bursts of art making into your day

A no pressure, layered approach

Multiple watercolor and drawing techniques

Layering watercolor, drawing & collage

Dig into the meaning of your art

Art Recipes to jumpstart your art sessions

Amy – I so love your classes and how much i have been able to rediscover creativity and joy – I recommend you to everyone!

Emily Lange

Simple supplies =

Less guessing and more creating!

Surprises & Epiphanies

“I find myself spending hours sometimes easily getting into the zone and exploring whatever adventure presents itself to me. *I am absolutely delighted by the surprises and epiphanies these simple exercises are gifting me!!!!! Thank you so much!”

– Patti Emanuel

“Art Journaling 101 opened up a channel for creation without judgement, and it focuses on drawing out personal, subjective authenticity, versus decoration. It’s been very liberating and has infused the act of creation with a sense of fun and excitement again. I would recommend it to absolute beginners and to professional artists.”

– Caroline Etheridge

“You’re offering tons of encouragement, and secondly, you weren’t asking me to paint pictures I couldn’t paint. It is every bit what I hoped it would be! Thank you for the fun this is bringing me.”

– Jeanine Arnold

“I have been so excited every week to work on my art journal. Just know you have opened the door to something wonderful for me and my family. We are together creating and each in our own “flow…” it feels relaxing and exciting all in one! Thank you for sharing your love of art with us!”

– Stacey Hartman

“You showed me that the art process is ongoing and always alive.”

– Sarah Kulig

“I feel much less intimidated by the art journaling process than I ever have, and more accepting of my results. The course was just the thing to make art journaling a regular part of my creative process.”

– Melissa Gondek

This is where your perfectionism stops getting in the way, and you start feeling free to be yourself, and to know that is good enough.

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Do I need any art experience in order to take this class?

Nope! I will lead you through very simple step by step instructions in video tutorials. You can pause and try things out, or watch it all the way through and then give it a try. The class is completely self-paced, and you have full access.

Should experienced artists take this class?

An experienced artist who has hit a creative block, is struggling with the inner critic, or would is having a hard time figuring out how to establish a consistent art journaling practice that focuses on personal healing would be good candidates for this class. You will likely be familiar with my background techniques and potentially the unique image techniques, but if you are looking for help approaching art in an open way again, without expectations, learning to let the image lead and recapture that sense of discovery you had a child, I think this class may have a lot to offer you. If you aren’t sure, feel free to contact me and we can chat it out!

What art supplies will I need for the class?

Supplies:

Watercolor journal, such as the Handbook Watercolor Journal

Minimum of 2 colors watercolor paint – I like this travel set

Round #10 brush – Princeton, Utrecht etc.

One 01 Waterproof pen such as a Micron or fountain pen with waterproof ink

Tracing paper (optional)

Yes Paste or UHU glue stick or other adhesive

What kind of journal should I buy?

I suggest a watercolor journal since we are doing a lot of watercolor. I would suggest that you get something student grade – Handbook has a wonderful watercolor journal. I would recommend you stay away from anything from the Dollar Store as the quality is very poor and will likely lead to frustration.

You are an art therapist, so if I take Art Journaling 101 online, am I doing art therapy?

This is a great question! Many students have told me that what they really appreciate about my teaching style is that it feels very encouraging and teaches them to approach their art in a much more judgement free way, which in turn helps them produce better work. I have used my training to help inform my no-judgment approach to art making, but it’s important to be clear that this class is NOT art therapy. Art therapy happens when a trained art therapist uses art within a counseling relationship to help a client meet their mental health goals. As with talk therapy, there is a signed agreement for treatment and a treatment plan.

Can I give this class as a gift to someone else?

Unfortunately we do not have gift cards at this time.