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Watercolor Garden Art Journal Tutorial
Sometimes you just need to keep it simple - no complicated layouts, no overthinking, just a little time, a few supplies, and a whole lot of color. That’s exactly what this project is about. In this art journal page, I used just five basic supplies to make this...
Petal Pods Mixed Media Art Tutorial
There’s nothing quite like a free-spirited creative session where you let go of expectations and simply play. That’s exactly what happened during this week’s mixed media art journal session! Whether you saw flowers, milkweed pods, raindrops, or googly-eyed creatures,...
Tracy’s Toolbox: Breaking Through the “I’ll Start After…” Creative Block
I love when you leave comments or send in thoughtful questions—it reminds me how connected we all are in this creative journey. Today’s question came from Leslie A, and I think it’s one so many of us can relate to: “So how can I get over this mental habit of ‘I’ll get...
Heartfelt Bloom Mixed Media Art Tutorial
If you’ve ever felt the urge to just paint without a plan, this project is for you. I’ll walk you through an intuitive, playful mixed media art journaling session using acrylics, gesso, and my signature heart details. You’ll create a beautifully loose, daisy-inspired...
Bright in Bloom Watercolor Art Tutorial
Sometimes all you need is your favorite brush, some messy watercolors, and a whole lot of not overthinking it. I was actually inspired by a Facebook memory that popped up from six years ago of a floral art journal page and I thought, “Let’s bring her back, but make it...
Tracy’s Tool Box: Gelli Arts Image Transfer Kit
Lately, I’ve been having an absolute blast in the studio—and the best part is sharing that creative joy with all of you! If you didn’t already know, I’m the Artist Coordinator for Gelli Arts, a role I’m incredibly proud of. Gelli Arts is a woman-owned, made-in-the-USA...
Sunshine Blossom Watercolor Art Tutorial
Sometimes, you just have to throw out the rulebook and let your imagination lead the way. That’s exactly what we did in this art journal session! Together, we painted a made-up flower that bloomed right off the page, with a whole lot of personality and a splash of...
Red, White, and Blue Blooms Mixed Media Art Tutorial
This week, we’re celebrating creativity and a little red, white, and blue spirit with a fun mixed media project that blends bold colors, florals, and a hint of sparkle. Whether you’re inspired by the Fourth of July or just love a bright, joyful page, this is a great...
Tracy’s Toolbox: What’s Your Favorite Art Journal?
Welcome back to another edition of Tracy's Tool Box! I love this part of our creative journey together where I get to answer your most-asked questions. One question that comes up time and time again is:"What is your favorite art journal, and what do you recommend for...
Blue Bloom Joy Mixed Media Art Tutorial
In this week’s mixed media art journal session, we explored creating a dreamy, layered floral art journal page using a color palette that focused on blue tones and touches of yellow and teal. This is a great project if you want to loosen up your creative practice,...
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