An Art-Break is a moment of creative activity that feeds your creative spirit. They are a pause in your day or life to create a bit of art. They can be anything from a 2 minute doodle to a weekend art retreat or anything in between!

First off, I believe creativity is a human trait, but a creative practice is a choice. This class is an invitation to choose to explore your inner creativity without pressure. Art-breaks are about the process of creating, they are not about making "good" or "perfect" art. No previous art experience is required!

We will be using simple supplies that you are likely to have on hand. You are welcome to purchase any additional supplies you may want to explore but be warned, collecting art supplies is a separate hobby! The class includes a basic supply list for you in the introduction that can be picked up at most local shops without much expense.

I get you, I am a busy mom with a full time day job! That is why I designed a creative practice that is gentle and flexible. It is designed to fit into life and not be another thing you have to add to the to do list everyday. Art-Breaks can be fit into the little moments between life's demands. The videos for this class are short and sweet and the prompts each take between 10-30 min to complete.

No, not in the traditional sense. I will show you simple ways to explore 5 different prompts that have infinite potential to expand and grow with you. These are the 5 techniques that I return to again and again in my personal practice: Mark Making, Collage, Fluid Paint, Mindful Photography, and Journal Reflection. This class is a starter kit of simple process based art prompts to get you started creating!

A creative self-care practice is an intentional way of making space in your life to honor your creative spirit. It is a choice to lean into creative expression and to connect with yourself through creative activities. It is not about making beautiful art. It is about allowing space to play and follow your curiosity without judgement or expectation. I have named my creative practice The Art Within Journey because I believe that each of us have art within us, just waiting to be explored!