As a writer, I find traditional pen-and-notebook journaling a surprisingly difficult habit to maintain. Maybe that’s not so surprising, come to think of it. For me, writing is work - rewarding and fun work, but work nonetheless, and also work I’ve been doing for a long time now. At this point, turning off my inner editor and stepping into a purely creative space with the written word almost feels unnatural.
Maybe that’s why I’m so drawn to the idea of art journaling. Instead of focusing on outcomes, sales, audience reaction, or even my own interpretation of “quality”, what if I could come to a blank page with zero expectations besides self-expression?
In this video I’m joined by Vicky Winkler, a longtime member of The Kettle community and a regular at our Wednesday morning Co-Create Circles. Vicky first introduced me to the idea of art journaling a couple of years ago, and I’ve loved watching her dive deeper into this practice, even opening her own business, Wildly Creative Wellness, through which she offers courses and workshops (links below.) We discuss Vicky’s creative journey, how she discovered art journaling, how to get started, and how to make this practice a regular part of your life.
If you’re looking for a fun, no-pressure creative outlet or have always found yourself doodling during classes and meetings, art journaling might just be for you!
Some examples of Vicky’s art journal pages:
Watch the video for a show-and-tell!
Links we mentioned:
W.I.L.D. Within: A 1 Month Virtual Retreat via Vicky’s business, Wildly Creative Wellness
Also be sure to check out Vicky’s digital courses, like W.I.L.D Spark: 7 Days To Creative Release
Vicky was first introduced to the idea of art journaling via this episode of the Edit Your Life podcast episode with
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Want to have the opportunity to watch conversations like this one live, as well as connect with a creative, likeminded community? Monthly livecasts and weekly Co-Create Circles are just two of the benefits of upgrading to a paid subscription here at The Kettle.
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