What’s your favorite color? It’s a question we often asked as a kid, because we felt it said something about the other person. We asked for favorite songs, favorite food and hobbies and wrote them in friendship journals. What a great way to get to know each other. Why did we stop asking such relevant…
When you want to create some art, you will probably start by creating some space for yourself. You might push some things aside on the kitchen table or tidy up a desk. You’ll grab your materials and make sure there is a good source of light. Maybe turn on the fan. And then… music on…
Are you also someone who likes many things? Do you like drawing, but also water color paint and acrylics? Perhaps you are a true paper lover? Wonderful, the more materials you use, the more your creativity will flow! Variety is key in finding your magic. Try something new and it will certainly benefit your creativity….
A good way to overcome your hesitation or maybe even resistance to fill a blank page, is to give yourself extra options – by working on several pages simultaneously. This way you will feel more comfortable to experiment, and you will allow yourself more play. If one page doesn’t seem to work out, it will…
Hi all, welcome at Peace of Art. Just a little update in between workshops. The last few months Peace of Art has expanded its horizon. Next to the regular workshop Art Journaling, we organized a workshop for young teens (twice) and an Art Journaling session. Both took place at a new location, the workshop space…
This week I ran into this quote I wrote down for my art journaling. I love it. And it made me think. We often use the word ‘perfect’ to describe something great. If we say ‘perfect’ it is meant as a compliment, right? If you think about it, it’s kind of strange though. Perfection is…