Comments on: Trusting Your Ideas https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:28:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171580 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:28:27 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171580 In reply to Jana.

Janet, it sounds like you are absolutely in the right place. I’m so happy you’re here.

]]> By: Jana https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171578 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:32:44 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171578 I’m new to slow drawing, but I feel I may have found a happy art home. Over decades I’ve experimented with various crafts, drawing classes, and several years of watercolor classes … but nothing has touched my soul until I discovered your amazing world of mindful art making. The quiet, the small, the simple, the meditative aspects suit me perfectly. And I’m taking it day by day … no plans or expectations. Thankful for the exploration and joy. Your presence has opened a doorway I never thought to find.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171574 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:46:13 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171574 In reply to cathia Finkel.

Hi Cathia! Oh, this makes me so happy to hear. I assume you’re all signed up for the Inchie Challenge that starts August 1st? Can’t wait to create with you.

]]> By: cathia Finkel https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171573 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:07:31 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171573 Hi Amy,
I have found myself greatly inspired by the work you are doing and sharing with us.
It has helped me on many occasions and on many levels to circumvent the inner critic and inspire the larger art voice.
The Inches in particularly, are a wonderful tool to gather calm and focus for me.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171572 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:59:08 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171572 In reply to Vicki L.

What I make is not as important as the making. That could not be more true. I’m so pleased that you’ve found such an amazing way to embrace the process, Vicki. This really is the absolute key. Once you’re in love with the process, there’s no stopping you from developing your work further and further. How exciting! xo

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171571 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:57:01 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171571 In reply to Marietta.

I’m so happy it resonates with you, Marietta.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171570 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:56:42 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171570 In reply to kelly fights.

Hi Kelly,

These are wonderful goals. Cheers.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171569 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:56:26 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171569 In reply to Barbara Hunting.

Barbara, that’s so thrilling to hear, and you have done amazing work in the membership! It’s wonderful to see you pushing past boundaries and having a great time. xo

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171568 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:55:45 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171568 In reply to Karolyne.

Karolyne: yes, it’s funny how life can derail us from time to time, and it takes a little reminder to get us back on track. I totally get that. It happens to me often. Happy creating!

]]> By: Vicki L https://mindfulartstudio.com/trusting-your-ideas/#comment-171567 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:53:18 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=80345#comment-171567 Yes, that experimentation that you talk about is very exciting. Intimidating? Not as much now, I’m more confident; and I do it for me, for the joy.

Your slow drawing method is waking up my senses and feeding my deep desire to create with pen and ink/color, allowing me to explore possibilities. The process: slow movement, the pausing to reflect on the evolving image, the “What if” and prompts, helps nudge ideas out, even when they feel so far away, blank at times.

The results so far— I’m more confident. Ideas may still come slowly, but I see my world differently, pausing more for the colors, lines, circles, details…possibilities.

I now live in the What If zone in many areas of my life. I’ve been drawing on everything, a mark here and there. I’m sometimes merging and combining slow drawing images, drawing over “practice” cards, making note cards, bookmarks. As a fiber/textile creative, I find myself asking, “What if” my slow drawings were reflected in my slow stitching designs and vis versa. More possibilities.

I feel that I’m moving toward my goal of developing a drawing habit/practice that is second nature, that feeds and satisfies my soul every day, because it’s who I am now.

What I make is not as important as the making, and hopefully, inspiring those around me to express themselves creatively through whatever medium speaks to them.
Thank you, Amy.

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