Art Journal Ideas to Make Tissue Paper Backgrounds in Your Mindful Art Journal | Watercolor Doodle Art for Beginners

Today, I’ll be sharing fun mindful art journal ideas to create tissue paper backgrounds.

In my opinion, these mixed media abstract journal ideas with tissue are fun ways to explore doodle art, watercolor for beginners, or art to destress. This watercolor doodle art tutorial is great for beginners or if you’re a seasoned creator. Combining mixed media and mindful art activities is a fun way to explore a variety fo art journal ideas. This specific mindful art activity offers a fun and simple practice you can try at home in your mindful art studio without using a lot of art supplies.

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How to Make Tissue Paper Backgrounds in Your Mindful Art Journal:

Watch our 30 Day Mindful Art Challenge Video Playlist.

MINDFUL ART ACTIVITIES VIDEOS:

- Draw the Breath Meditation Video
- Draw Simple Mindful Mandalas E-Course
- Mindful Art Activities Playlist

MINDFUL ART workshops online:

- Mindful Mandalas for Relaxation here
- More Classes & Teacher Trainings Online here

LIST OF RECOMMENDED MINDFUL ART SUPPLIES:

Arches Watercolor Paper Block, 9x12
Mungyo Professional Water Colors Set (24 Colors)
Watercolor Paint Brushes Squirrel Hair Professional 4Pcs:
Micron Ink Pen Set, Ass't 6CT Set

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These Mindful Art Activities may seem similar to a self art therapy session, but is not the same as Art Therapy. You may want to work with a professional Art Therapist for support. Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting MindfulCreativeMuse.com, so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

8 Ways to Overcome Creative Blocks and Create Every Day (or more consistently)

Have you ever set a goal for yourself to create more consistently (or share a passion project in the world), but then it falls flat or doesn’t happen? I can definitely relate. I’m no stranger to sabotaging my creativity, and thankfully I now use a lot of different tools and techniques to move through creative blocks that I’d like to share with you. I recently read that many people experience grief for forgotten or abandoned creative projects. My heart sunk when I read that. I know I’ve grieved not following my creative impulse. Here’s a not-so-secret, secret…

Everyone self sabotages or is creatively blocked sometimes. you’re not alone!

Amazingly successful creators (who I adore!), such as Brene Brown, Seth Godin, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Marie Forleo, all talk about this connection between self sabotage and our creativity (as well as writers block). This resistance is natural, because creativity and vulnerability can't be separated and we’re human. While there are infinite reasons why we may stop ourself from creating, let’s dive deeper into some of the common reasons…

Here are 8 Common Creative Blocks:

1. Procrastination

2. Lacking Confidence

3. Feeling Overwhelmed or Anxious

4. Feeling Tired or Distracted

5. Lack of Focus

6. Perfectionism

7. Crazymakers

8. Feeling Isolated

Did you chuckle or nod your head while reading that, because yup you’ve totally been there? I know I did, haha.

I personally believe it’s important to have compassion for ourselves, and that’s probably why so many of my Mindful Art activities are about embracing our Inner Critic (and finding kind and gentle ways to reconnect us to our creativity). I’ll share more about that in a different blog post. For now, I love how Brene Brown says we’re “imperfectly perfect,” AND I’d love to share a few, small and simple ways to move through some of these creative blocks.

Here are 8 Creative Solutions to Overcome Creative Blocks:

You can download your free Creative Blocks and Tips Guide here. You don’t need to sign up or anything.

This Guide includes simple and fun ways to move through creative blocks, as well as a joyful journaling exercises to reconnect with your creative spark.

For additional support in community, I hope you’ll consider joining us:

Mindful Art Online Classes and/or our Mindful Creatives Online Group

I know for me being part of a community (with accountability, connection, and guidance) is especially nurturing and supportive for creativity. I’d love to have you join our sweet Mindful Creative Muse community. Until next time…

Happy Creating!
:) Cynthia

p.s. I’d LOVE to hear which creative block comes up for you? Maybe you feel blocked in a different way? How do you move through creative blocks?
Let’s share, support, and inspired each other!

15 Easy Mindful Art Journaling Ideas for Beginners | Self Art Therapy Exercises

Have you ever experienced feeling less stressed after mindful art activities or journaling?

Today, I’ll be sharing 15 Art Therapy Exercises and easy Mindful Art Journaling Ideas for beginners. These art journaling ideas are a combination of Art Therapy Activities and prompts from an Art Therapy group I attend, as well as some favorite Mindful Art Activities I teach. Some of the art journaling ideas shared include: Mindful Mandalas, Meditative Watercolor Doodling, Expressive Arts Exercises, Meditative Art, and Art Journaling, etc.

Many of these prompts are very simple (and open to interpretation), so it gives you permission to create and express yourself freely. I hope they inspire your own art journaling practice whether you’re in your mindful art studio, at home, or on the go.

15 easy Mindful Art journaling prompts (and self art therapy exercises):

1. Drawing the Breath Meditation exercise

2. Where do you feel stuck?

3. Where do you get your strength?

4. Growth

5. Treasure

6. Possibilities

7. What are your values?

8. Meditative Watercolor Doodling exercise

9. Gratitude

10. Choose a letter from the alphabet to make your intuitive marks

11. Choose a part of your body to feel into and inspire your art making

12. Reflect and Express your Year exercise

13. Transitions

14. Transformation

15. For more details, Watch the Full Video Below (including examples of each self art therapy exercise and prompts, art making tips, and art material recommendations).

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This 10-page workbook includes 8 common ways we get creatively blocked, 8 creative tips and solutions, and more mindful art journaling prompts to help you stress less and create more.

learn more and join our online mindful art classes here

MINDFUL ART ACTIVITIES VIDEOS:

- Draw the Breath Meditation Video
- Draw Simple Mindful Mandalas E-Course
- Mindful Art Activities Playlist

MINDFUL ART workshops online:

- Mindful Mandalas for Relaxation here
- More Classes & Teacher Trainings Online here

LIST OF RECOMMENDED MINDFUL ART SUPPLIES:

Arches Watercolor Paper Block, 9x12
Mungyo Professional Water Colors Set (24 Colors)
Watercolor Paint Brushes Squirrel Hair Professional 4Pcs:
Micron Ink Pen Set, Ass't 6CT Set

DISCLAIMER:

The Art Therapy Exercise prompts and Mindful Art Activities shared here may seem similar to a self art therapy session, but doing these mindful art actvities is not the same as Art Therapy. You may want to work with a professional Art Therapist for support. Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting MindfulCreativeMuse.com, so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Easy Meditation Drawing Exercise 💜 | Drawing Meditation Techniques for Beginners

I'm excited to share these drawing meditation techniques in this easy meditation drawing exercise for beginners. This mindful doodling exercise is one of my favorite intuitive drawing exercises and mindful art activities.

Mindful Mandalas E-Course >>> here

I love this creative drawing warm-up and easy art tutorial to de-stress. Learn fun drawing meditation exercise and techniques in our e-course (plus my favorite part: a writing exercise to make meaning of your mindful mandalas).

Mandala Meditation is one of my favorite drawing exercise for beginners. In our Mindful Mandala's E-Course we'll explore more creative drawing warm-ups, intuitive drawing exercises, mindful doodling exercises, and my 4-step "I AM" Affirmation art journaling prompts. This expressive writing process is my *favorite* way to make meaning from my Mindful Mandala drawing.

See details and register for our Mindful Mandalas E-Course here

WHEEL OF LIFE WORKSHEET: a self-care exercise here

This YouTube video was from an interview with Cynthia Hauk of Mindful Creative Muse and Elizabeth Foley of Radiant You Online Retreat: www.radiantearthstudios.com

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Sharpies here
Tombow Watercolor Markers (Bright) here
Tombow Watercolor Markers (Pastel) here
Pentel Aqua Water Brush here

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Drawing the Breath Meditation | A Simple Mindful Art Activity to Destress

“Drawing the Breath Meditation” is a simple Mindful Art Activity to help you destress.

It can be done in as little as a few minutes, you don’t need a lot of art supplies (a paper and pen works wonders!), and this Mindfulness Drawing Meditation is great for beginners.

Benefits of mindful drawing exercises:

This Mindfulness Meditation Art exercise helps you to quickly shift your awareness to your breath and the present moment. Many people find the slow mark making with attention on the breath and thoughts (without judgment) helps them to relax and destress. This Drawing Meditation can sometimes feel more accessible vs. trying to meditate and “sit on a cushion.” It can be fun to watch your breath and see what marks are created as a result!

watch drawing the breath meditation art tutorial on youtube here

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Download your free Mindful Art digital workbook, including mindful art journaling prompts, and more to help you destress and creatively express yourself.

Also, in the guided Mindfulness Meditation video above, I share a simple 5 minute Art Tutorial to walk you through this process. This is a great Mindful Art Activity to do at home when you’re bored or stressed. Below are a few written steps you can follow along with as well.

5 Minute Mindful Art Activity | Simple steps to Drawing the Breath:

1. You may want to set a timer or allow your Drawing Meditation to naturally come to a close. You may want to note how you feel both before and after your Drawing Meditation. You may want to date your drawing or make a few notes about your experience. It can interesting to do this Drawing Meditation, or other 5 minute Mindful Art Activities in your Art Journal daily, weekly, or as you need some creative self-care.

2. Begin by drawing awareness to your breath with your pen placed in the center of the left-side of your journal (please see video).

3. On your inhalation, draw a line moving upwards. As your breath naturally pauses at the top of your breath, allow your mark to gently curve before drawing a downward line along with your exhalation. Repeat this process.

4. Following your breath, allow your marks to rise with your inhalation and fall with your exhalation. As you Draw Your Breath, simply notice any thoughts that may arise without judgment. Return your awareness back to your breath, and as best you can, simply trace your breath with the lines you’re drawing.

Recommended Minimal Art Journal Supplies:

You don't need a lot of art supplies to do this simple Mindful Art Activity! I have some of my favorite Minimalist inspired Art Journal Supplies listed below.

Minimalist Art Supplies:
Mixed Media Art Journal: https://amzn.to/2KQ4nf7
Micron Pens: https://amzn.to/3e7c9Of
Sharpies: https://amzn.to/2VZMVK4

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Wheel of Life Exercise | Mindful Art Activity

The Wheel of Life is a lovely mindful writing exercise to creatively and visually see how you’re feeling in different areas of your life. You can do this brief “check in” in a short amount of time, and I like see how things shift and change from week to week. Similar to watching how our breath changes, I enjoy how this writing exercise helps increase my self-awareness.

I describe the process in the Life Balance Wheel for Self-Care this the downloadable Wheel of Life PDF Worksheet below. The worksheet includes additional writing prompts that I’ve found helps to shed light on which life areas may feel out of alignment and how to create simple actionable steps to reclaim your Self-Care.

Access your free, printable Wheel of Life Worksheet with instructions here: http://bit.ly/wheeloflifepdf

I’d love to hear from you! Please share in comments how this exercise is resonating with you, and perhaps any ah-ha’s that surfaced. Also, what other creative tools or activities do you use for your own self care?

Unlocking Creativity: Mindful Art Activities with Mindful Creative Muse

Welcome, Creative Friends! Today marks an exciting new chapter for our community, including a deeper dive into the world of mindfulness with the vibrant world of expressive arts, art journaling, watercolor painting, and more. Mindful Creative Muse is proud to introduce our latest project: a series of YouTube videos focused on expressive arts, mindfulness, art journaling, watercolor doodles, and more. This unique fusion is designed to unlock your creativity and enhance your well-being, no matter where you are.

Embrace Mindfulness and Creative art

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and creativity can be a challenge. That's where our Mindful Art and Journaling Activities come in. Through our carefully crafted online exercises, you'll discover new ways to connect with yourself and express your emotions. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone looking to explore your creative side, our art as meditation activities are tailored to suit all levels.

Creative Self-Care On-the-Go

The beauty of mindful art and journaling is that they can be practiced anywhere, making them perfect for those who are always on the move. Our Mindful Art Activities and Online Exercises for adults are not just about creating art; they're about crafting a space for yourself to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate. Whether you're at home, traveling, or in your personal art studio, these practices serve as a gentle reminder to take care of your mind and body.

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As we go on this mindful art journey together, I'm reminded of the power of art and mindfulness to transform our lives. The Mindful Art and Journaling Activities we share are more than just exercises; they're a pathway to discovering your inner peace and unlocking your creative potential. So grab your art supplies and join us in creating a mindful, creative life.