Comments on: 5 Ways to Fill Your Sketchbook https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-80907 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:25:59 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-80907 In reply to jean kirchner.

OH Jean: What a lovely comment. You are not alone in these feelings and my hope is to provide some ways for folks to create mindfully and joyfully, and it sounds like some of it resonates. Happy drawing!

]]> By: jean kirchner https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-80906 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:16:19 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-80906 I just found this lovely post, and you! as a result of picking up your book. My Inner Critic (IC) is STRONG and LOUD and very often tells me that since I can’t do something perfectly I’d best not try at all. This is annoying. And terribly discouraging. I love the idea of giving the Self permission to make a mess. That seems to be something my IC can’t compete with – perhaps because I’m not asking IC for permission but myself.

Thank you for the gentle reminder that we are all artists; that we just need to get on with it in the spaces available in Life.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-46239 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:55:38 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-46239 In reply to Ed Earl.

Hey Ed – Oh that’s great to hear! I know you’ll enjoy it!

xo

]]> By: Ed Earl https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-46238 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:50:38 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-46238 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

After reading your post, can’t wait to try making the marks hard and soft. I think I’ll get something that I been waiting for. This was very inspirational.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-34682 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:40:44 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-34682 In reply to Brenda M Collins.

Brenda! Oh your message means so much to me! What a wonderful thing that the internet puts us at each other’s reach. This is exactly what I hope people get. You may also enjoy a free class I have, How to Make Beautifully Imperfect Art. It’s a continuation of the lesson you’ve got. So glad you are here in our midst! xo

]]> By: Brenda M Collins https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-34674 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:57:59 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-34674 Amy I just stumbled across an interview you did that was so insightful I had to find your website. I’m going through a difficult time right now that is impeding my ability to pursue my creativity. I just watched your tutorial on self care through art journaling and you gave me ideas on how I can still feed the well, as they say; whatever I do it doesn’t have to be fabulous and I can use my nondominant hand while the other side is out of commission. Those two factors alone will get me back in the game. Thank you so much for the pep talk. I so needed it.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-31440 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:40:54 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-31440 In reply to Frances Anne.

Oh Frances, that’s great to hear! I’m so happy it helps.

xo

]]> By: Frances Anne https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-31427 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:58:32 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-31427 I’ve referred to this post when feeling intimidated by that big blank page staring accusingly back at me…thank you!

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-29286 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:05:43 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-29286 In reply to Claudia Salinas.

Claudia – Art journaling has been such a strong and positive force in my life. I hope it’s that for you too! xo

]]> By: Claudia Salinas https://mindfulartstudio.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-sketchbook/#comment-29267 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 02:38:49 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=9819#comment-29267 I just found your beautiful website and the tips you give to all of us. I always wanted to have a personal art sketchbook to express myself. Now I am exploring my Art again, after many years.
I have a condition where I cant be expose to stress, thats why I decided to create a blog; I started to feel joy again! and I am so happy that I foung your blog 🙂 :)… so much inspiration!. Thank you!

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