Art journaling is more than just sketching in a notebook. It’s a safe space for experimentation, emotional release, creative play, learning and personal storytelling. When I feel blocked in my studio practice or just want to create without a plan, my journal becomes the perfect playground. There are no rules here—only layers of exploration.

I'm passionate about how we are all Created to Create, and this concept is further solidified by the benefits creating. I've experienced so many in my life, and so of many of them are backed by science. 

I started off learning to paint in oils and quickly found out, especially once I had children, that the mess and long drying time didn't fix my lifestyle. With the development of heavy body acrylic and acrylic mediums, I discovered I could get some of the same looks that I loved from oils by using acrylics.