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Protection, a new art journaling lesson

 

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Post US election I felt rudderless. When writing my morning pages that whole week I kept asking for direction. As a fixer I needed a purpose, something that would make a difference in the world. Something that would leverage my personal toolkit for the benefit of others.


During the pandemic I (along with Ardith Goodwin) livestreamed art journaling lessons on social media. We called the project #journalthroughit. I continued the daily, then weekly lessons, for about 18 months before shifting to less frequent streamable content posted directly to my YouTube channel. Bringing back free art journaling was one of the initial ideas bubbling up.


But I wanted more than a reboot of #journalthroughit. I wanted something that would empower others to lead themselves or a smaller community into the healing power of art. Sort of like a pyramid scheme, but substituting monetary earnings for karmic energy.


Acts of Art was born from this idea. Essentially what I plan to build is a hub of free, inspiring content with permission built in to share, teach and distribute said material (just give credit to the source, Acts of Art). I am creating lesson plans/ideas that will spark creativity for all ages. And through the act of co-creating, we will deepen friendships, build community and begin to heal ourselves.


As with any of my journaling lessons, feel free to alter the materials or substitute your own favorite techniques. The only rule in art journaling is that you make all the rules. So have fun!


And stay turned for more info on Acts of Art.


Thanks so much for your interest in my artwork, 

Love you, Kim

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