Comments on: How to Make Time to Make Art https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:55:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-19066 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:55:07 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-19066 In reply to Ann Clyde.

HI Ann: Yes! Fresh eyes are a must!! So happy that you keep things going this way!
Amy

]]> By: Ann Clyde https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-19065 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:43:30 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-19065 My Art desk is a ‘happy’ disaster, but I do keep my large Dylusions journal out to check in daily on my WIP..It helps me to look at it everyday with fresh eyes, and if I see something I can add or edit, or change direction entirely, it keeps my juices flowing…

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-13045 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:57:20 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-13045 In reply to Jennifer.

Jennifer – I think incorporating mindful noticing into your art practice is such a great challenge. I like creating a pretty reminder to pay attention through my senses while drawing, and then setting a timer. I mention it in case it sparks an idea in you.

Cheers,

Amy

]]> By: Jennifer https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-13044 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:53:35 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-13044 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

I am not sure yet what personal art challenge I will take on. I spend so much time teaching art in my studio to children and adults that I rarely have time to work on my own, lol. I am really getting into mindfulness through art now, so maybe it will wrap around that…
For work my challenge this year is to help others unlock their creativity and experience the joy found in the process of making art whether it is an infant exploring paint for the first time, or an adult letting go of expectations and allowing themselves to play with their art.

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-13043 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:34:59 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-13043 In reply to Jennifer.

Hi Jennifer:

Well, it sounds like you are in exactly the right place! 🙂 🙂 I think working through a challenge is such a great way to focus. I wonder what you will take on….

Happy Creating!
Amy

]]> By: Jennifer https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-13015 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:46:17 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-13015 These are awesome tips for making time for your own creativity. I think so much of the time we tend to rush around and not take the time we need for ourselves. I particularly like the idea of taking on a challenge because it holds us somewhat accountable to ourselves! One of my main goals for myself and my art studio classes this year is to focus on art as a method of self care. Your blog is very inspiring!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-12829 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:24:04 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-12829 In reply to Anja Meurer.

Anja!

You might be a new member, but you are a powerful one! Seeing your vision and creative energy emerge is an inspiration to me and I’m so thankful that you have found it. Thank you for your kind words about the show. I’m happy to have gotten in and followed through!

Cheers,
Amy

]]> By: Anja Meurer https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-12799 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:05:40 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-12799 Hi Amy,

getting in touch with you and the wonderful folks from the creative self-care community on fb helps me so much in my transformation from a hesitant art supply hoarder to a curious and confident creatress.
I’m so happy about this!

Congrats to your group show!
Anja

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-12784 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 12:11:32 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-12784 In reply to Devora Weinapple.

Hi Devora:

Thanks so much for your kind words about the show. 🙂

I’m so glad that the art journaling is working out for you and your clients. How very fun! I too cringe at “wall art.” I have a few ideas though – 1. Get a cork board for inspiration in your office – I love seeing all the same bits of inspiration there. 2. What about getting more than one large canvas, or a number of smaller canvases. I’m not you, but if it were me, I’d feel totally intimidated by the pressure of doing something “good enough for my office” on that giant canvas. If you started on a series of much smaller, playful pieces, perhaps you could get started. If you can, give yourself permission to make some that stink and you won’t use or you’ll gesso over. Then, just like in Art Journaling 101 – use the messy background technique to do a color grade from peach to pink or orange or burnt sienna or white – a mostly 2 toned thing. Then over that you can paint in a favorite quote that speaks to your practice or art in general. 3. Make some hand cut stamps from foam and create a pattern over your messy background with it. https://youtu.be/Oip0ZCRUgPI 4. Use a lot of ABANDON and odd objects to make marks on the canvas – giant brushes, pieces of cloth with interesting texture, your feet, natural materials – anything. And please let us know what ends up working for you!
Happy Creating!
Amy

]]> By: Devora Weinapple https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-time-make-art/#comment-12782 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 02:25:42 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6540#comment-12782 Hi Amy – congratulations on your show – that’s great!! So far, I’ve been making time for my art journal; got my art table at home full of supplies (yes, that I’m hoarding..) and my art therapy clients are keeping their journals too! Now my challenge is painting a couple big canvases for my new psychotherapy office. I cringe when I look through all that crappy mass-produced “wall art”; but haven’t yet gone out and bought a canvas. I’m thinking 48×60 over the couch kind of thing.. After I gesso a canvas, it can sit for months.. Setting up my office is eating up a lot of time, but staring at empty walls is no fun.

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