This looks so cool!
Back in July I had the opportunity to interview Quinn McDonald, author of Raw Art Journaling: Making Meaning, Making Art. This Thursday, Quinn is sharing her creative inspiration in a FREE Art Journaling Webinar....
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Fall Begins with Pumpkin Muffins
It is starting to feel like fall here in North Carolina. There is a slight crispness in the air and the leaves are just beginning to turn. Roadside farm stands are filled with apples and pumpkins galore. My mind has switched to fall baking mode. The first thing on the list, my all time...
Are you a creative child?
Have you ever sat and simply watched a child play with art materials? They absolutely exude passion in creative endeavors! Children simply know that they love to create. There is a need in this world for more people to imagine, to create, and to express the beauty that is our world and our lives...
Happiness is
Inspiring others to find happiness in their lives, that is what makes me happy!!! Who wouldn’t be happy when students are sharing words like these… “It’s funny how when you stop and take the time to really consider what makes you happy how often it’s the little things that you might take for granted....
Start being YOU
Start living each and every moment as an expression of who you are & who you want to be. FLY!...
Supporting Our World
About a year ago I made the commitment to give a portion of all JoyfulArts Studio proceeds to The Nature Conservancy. “Founded in 1951, the Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on...
Get on up and DANCE
Today I’m working on my book while dancing in my seat to the beat on the radio. Sheer creative joy that simply can not be contained in words this morning! (the coffee probably helps too) Want to join me? Here’s a little song to help inspire you to get on up and DANCE. “The...
Creativity
Creativity is any and all acts of creation. It is simply taking an idea in our mind and making it manifest in the outer world.Whether it be dance, painting, pottery, writing or music, the arts are all important creative outlets. You may also look at gardening, landscaping, baking, fashion and architecture and find the...
Growing into the Light
I realized that I haven’t added any new journal images in a while. It’s not that I haven’t been doing them. In fact, now I have a backlog of images to share with you. I will choose a few of my favorites and begin adding them to the blog starting with this one. It...
Tie Dyed Socks and an Ant Named Bumblebee
Play seems to be an important theme in my life right now. As I was going through my own journals, I came across the following passage and felt compelled to share this playtime experience with you today. Noah and I playing with side walk chalk while on vacation in San Diego. July 25, 2011...