{"id":16,"date":"2013-01-02T04:36:35","date_gmt":"2013-01-02T04:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foxboroarttherapy.com\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-07-10T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T21:09:45","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mas-amylake.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mas-full-burst.jpg” parallax=”on” min_height=”738.3px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”100px|0px|100px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||50px” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”27px|50px|0|50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px||true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4107.jpg” title_text=”IMG_4107″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|60px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

I\u2019m Amy.<\/h1>\n

I’m an art therapist and author of Draw Yourself Calm. I want to help you quiet your mind and ignite your creative practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I know you want to make art but…<\/p>\n

Your inner critic has a habit of getting in the way.<\/p>\n

I use my training as an art therapist to help you get past these blocks and have fun with art again.<\/p>\n

Draw mindfully and make nature – based patterns in my free weekly workshop! <\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

You can\u00a0<\/span>sign up to join us here.<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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Art is the natural creative expression that is the birthright of each of us.<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mas-pink.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”100px|0px|100px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||50px” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”27px|50px|0|50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px||true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_margin=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||60px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Amy Maricle<\/h1>\n

I\u2019m Amy, an artist in Massachusetts in the US. I\u2019m inspired by the connections between nature and art. I adore patterns, paint, paper cutting, and putting it all together in art journals.<\/p>\n

My training as an art therapist taught me how to use mindfulness to tune into the moment through art.<\/p>\n

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Hello Wonderful, Creative You!<\/p>\n

Thank you so much for visiting Mindful Art Studio. I'm Amy, an artist based in Massachusetts. I created Mindful Art Studio because I wanted to share all that I know about the healing power of art for ANYONE and EVERYONE. I work with people from all over the world who don't think of themselves as artistic but want a creative outlet for stress relief, and artists who want to learn to be more playful, authentic, and insight-oriented in their art making. We can ALL use art to know ourselves, understand and transform our feelings, and PLAY.<\/p>\n

Art journals are an amazing outlet for creativity, venting, and playful self-exploration. I'd love to share them with you. Whether you are brushing on paint to let off steam, doodling away your worries, or digging into your deep  personal images, art journaling is a forgiving and accessible art form.  \"Get<\/p>\n

I keep an art journal out on my table with some supplies, and it tempts me to spend at least a few minutes a day exploring the worlds that appear on the page, and figuring out what I really need and want in my life. It's grounding, freeing, and playful. You can learn more about art journaling here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There IS time and space for creativity in your life, I can help you find it. It's what I call creative self-care. Reach out using the form below and we can talk about how I can help you, or you can join the Mindful Art Studio community<\/a> for weekly tips in art journaling, take one of my online classes, read Starting Your Art Journal<\/a>, or explore a personal art mentoring relationship<\/a> with me where I can help you develop a personalized plan for your artistic discovery and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creatively Yours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy<\/p>\n\n\n\n




Amy Maricle is an artist, author, and art therapist. Her work and writing has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Art Journaling Magazine, Psych Central, Spirituality & Health, Brush Magazine, and others. You can reach her at: amy@mindfulartstudio.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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