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Art journal collaboration fun with Samie Kira Harding and Sandi Keene!!

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Don't let lack of experience and lack of knowledge hinder you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Everyone starts at a point where they have less knowledge and less experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's still going to be times when you're going to say, I still don't have enough. That's the fear talking to you saying you don't have enough experience and you don't have enough knowledge. Don't let those thoughts hold you back.
I used a few repurposed art bits on this little page in my mini Salvaged journal. Having a stash of painted papers makes creating a breeze!
What is the secret to creativity? Let's take a look at my last tip!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5 - Surround yourself with the right people.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As creatives, most of us tend to be quite sensitive. That means we need to spend time with those who support, and encourage, and uplift us. I’ve mentioned the importance of consistency in creativity before, and that remains true.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Surrounding yourself with fellow creatives will nudge you to keep going with your art. Sharing ideas, and staying accountable, are hugely motivating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The lesson here is that you can decide to create consistently, but you’re the only one who can make it happen.
What is the secret to creativity? Let's take a look at another tip.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4 - Stay inspired.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Think of your art as something that uses up inspiration. In order to keep creating, you need to keep refueling that source.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instagram and Pinterest are both gold mines of ideas, but I’d encourage you to take it offline.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go to a flower show, or a gallery, or a museum. Visit new landscapes. Try new foods. Read books. Soak in something new, then channel that back into your creative practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check back tomorrow for another tip!
What is the secret to creativity? Let's take a look at another tip.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3 - Pick your project.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When you start becoming really intentional about your creative process, I’d recommend choosing one area of focus. This could be anything from art journaling, to embroidery, to watercolor abstracts. Just pick a patch and follow it. If you get distracted by a new technique or idea along the way, follow that muse.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes, I have to reign myself in because I am a person who "chases shiny objects" all the way down the rabbit hole. Just go with it and see what happens.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For a supercharged combo of motivation and accountability, consider taking part in an online challenge. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check back tomorrow for another tip!
What is the secret to creativity? Let's take a look at another tip.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2 - Make space.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I mean this both literally and metaphorically.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Start by making sure you have an easily accessible space for creative play. Not everyone is blessed enough to have a home studio, but you could take over the kitchen table or a corner of the den. I started out that way. I remember once, I was working on a large scrapbooking project and had papers all over the dining room table and floor. A friend of my husband's came by for a visit, took a look around and asked if we were redecorating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next, I want you to think about how you can make time to create regularly. I try to work on my art every day, but that’s because I’m a full-time artist. This sometimes looks like a quick background on a journal page, or tag art for a friend - it does not have to be something big and time-consuming. You could start with something more manageable - like two hours each Sunday, or the 45 minutes you spend waiting for your kid to get out of practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Identify the time slots you want to set aside to nurture your creativity, and schedule them into your calendar. This will make your plan feel real.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check in tomorrow for another tip!