Comments on: The BIG Power of Working Small https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:02:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Maria https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-170112 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:02:28 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-170112 In reply to Rebecca Rose Thering.

Loved your words. It gave me courage and thaught me to never give up

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-20265 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 19:05:08 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-20265 In reply to Pat Huemmer.

Hi Pat!

You can find all the information and inspiration right here: Fluid Art. It’s a self-paced course with an involved, supportive Facebook group. The cost is $129. I’d love to have you!

XO Amy

]]> By: Pat Huemmer https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-20264 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 18:48:00 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-20264 Amy, where can I find information on your Fluid Art classes online and the cost and how to register. Thank you.
Pat

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-18681 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 12:52:58 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-18681 In reply to Rebecca Rose Thering.

HI Rose: Oh it’s so fun to see your work! What a lovely painting. I love your paintings and I agree – those types of watercolor books feel so fun! Happy creating! XO Amy

]]> By: Rebecca Rose Thering https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-18662 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 00:19:52 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-18662 Thanks so much for sharing this, Amy! I agree that playing small, or creating with constraints, can definitely aid creativity.

I bought my first set of travel watercolors as an adult in the fall of 2016, and with it I got the tiniest watercolor pad I could find (viewable here). This made it so much easier to just dive in and start playing—so approachable. (I’m actually still a little intimidated by the full-size watercolor journal I now also own—originally purchased with the intention to become an art journal.)

Anyway, thank you for sharing and reminding me that small gives permission to experiment!

]]> By: The Inchie Challenge https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-16080 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:09:03 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-16080 […] Work small: Use a 1 to 2 inch piece of paper. […]

]]> By: Heidi https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-14544 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:40:04 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-14544 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

You are welcome! I’m off tomorrow to check at a local Michael’s for one. : )

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-14524 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 02:12:22 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-14524 In reply to Heidi.

Hi Heidi:

Oh thank you so much for catching this. I so appreciate it. This was an error, which I have fixed. The link is for a Michael’s product which I do in fact use daily and while none of my hole punches make an absolute flawless punch, it’s pretty close. I hope this helps, and you may also find it in your local store.

Cheers and happy creating!

Amy

]]> By: Heidi https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-14520 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:36:18 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-14520 Hi Amy,

The link to the craft punch you have goes to “Fiskars Everywhere Window Punch System starter set” In the comments and questions sections, buyers observed (& some complained) that this does NOT make usable square punched shapes – it leaves holes in the punched out square part. It is used for making “windows” in things. Is this really the product you used to make your 1 inch squares for painting on? It’s quite a bit of money and I don’t want to get the wrong thing! Thanks!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-big-power-of-working-small/#comment-11602 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:15:27 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=5040#comment-11602 In reply to Fiona.

Hi Fiona: Sorry for the delay! They are 1 inch squares. I can’t wait to see what you do!
Cheers,

amy

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