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Journalling 101 - FAQ

June 27, 2022 Helen Davis
collage and mixed media woman on a zebra

New to creative journalling?

Wondering where to start? Well, here we aim to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs). And respond to some key thoughts, statements, ideas . . .

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Journalling 101 - Claim Your Creative Space

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
Collage Woman Reaching Up

Your Creative Journal Is For You . . .

We’ve learned to see creativity as something elitist. I’m not creative. I can’t draw. Or write meaningful things. All this and more may bubble to the surface when considering creative journalling. Worse still — who’ll see this meandering (sometimes deeply revealing) mess?

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In Journalling 101 Tags creative journal, visual journal, art journal, creative space, boundaries, rituals, criticism, NASA, art kit, safe place, sharing, inner critic

Journalling 101 - Can Journalling Be Eco-Friendly?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
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Creative Journalling Can Be Green . . .

Some say:

“The Earth would just be eh without art.” But have you ever considered the amount of paper — trees. And paint — often plastic derived and crammed with chemicals. Are consumed in the name of art?

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Journalling 101 - What Art Materials Do I Need to Journal?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
Mixed media book shelf and art kit

What Do I Need to Journal?

Start where you are, with what you have. It can be that simple . . .

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Journalling 101 - Does It Matter If I Can't Draw?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
Altered book with Japanese flowers

Drawing Skills Aren’t Essential . . .

Yes, a deftly drawn line can be divine. Impressive. Beautifully expressive. But an aptitude for drawing is not a prerequisite for creative journalling . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags Maya Angelou, drawing skills, drawing, photography, journalling, visual journal, creative journal, Doodle, Sabrina Ward Harrison, Jeanne Oliver, Rakefet Hadar

Journalling 101 - Do I Have to Be Creative to Journal?

June 26, 2022 Helen Davis
Mixed media Rorschach surrealist woman crying portrait

But I’m Not Creative!

Creativity is a loaded word. A much misunderstood word. Haunted by ghosts of art teachers past. Weighted with words uttered by well-meaning parents concerning arty crafty things being airy fairy things . . .

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In Journalling 101 Tags creativity, visual journal, creative journal, wonder, NASA, creative flow, curiosity, judgement, criticism, inner critic

Journalling 101 - So What's a Creative Journal Exactly?

June 25, 2022 Helen Davis

A Creative Journal is . . .

A book to play in. A place to express yourself visually. Without judgement. A space to reflect, release, reimagine. Gather thoughts, feelings, inspirations. A place to let your mind wander. And your eye wonder . . .

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