Creative explorations: Vol #1
Fun art challenges, cool art videos, and an inspiring class!
Welcome to the first edition of curated art and creativity resources just for you. This month, I have a few fun art challenges, videos and an inspiring class for you. Enjoy!
Play: Art challenges
A (Digital) Midsummer Creative Retreat: A special five-day seasonal series of prompts and reflections by
, right here on Substack! The series kicked off on June 21, but you can jump in any time.Junk Journal July hosted by Meg Journals on Instagram is a free month-long challenge to inspire you to create in your art journal. It's a great way to kickstart your creativity and show up to your junk journal. There will also be daily videos over on her YouTube channel, with a new video from a different creator who will create a journal page for that day’s prompt. Click on the image below to download the list of prompts.
Make Create Express 2023: This hugely popular weekend retreat features an art lesson from 26 different artists. The lessons are only available over the weekend, unless you sign up for the year-long class. But if you pick and choose your lessons, you can have an amazing art-filled weekend. This year, the retreat sessions will be available on 8th and 9th of July.
Will you be playing along with any of these challenges? Let me know in the comments!
Learn: Featured class
Journal Jam Weekend Workshop: This fun, inspiring workshop gives you instant access to three days worth of instruction on creating a deck of Journal Jam prompt cards that you can use in your art practice; lettering instructions; and a fun paint-flinging session where you will put the cards to use! You don’t want to miss this!
Watch: Art videos
Try your hand at intuitive painting with me.
I quite enjoyed this video on watercolor doodles - I will probably adapt some of these ideas with acrylic paints and inks!
I hope you enjoyed this month’s edition of Creative Explorations!
Yes I’m going to play along with the prompts.