Every weekday morning I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: I spent the day yesterday in many conversations that involved both asking and offering and so today I thought I’d share some top strategies for asking with integrity and setting yourself up for success. Also, unfortunately there will be no podcast today due to problems at Audio Acrobat. Hopefully we’ll be back next week with a new show!
Every weekday morning I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: I’ve invested in the last journals I’m going to buy this year (will that last?!). Plus, I’m getting images ready for our BtS giveaway and hope you’ll use it as an opportunity to notice your preferences.
This week Journaling Sage Akiyo Kano, my sister Shannon and I were chatting about the journals we use and how we use them. Next thing you know: showdown! We’ve decided to share videos of our “live” journals and we’re inviting you to do the same! Below I not only share a summary of the journals I use but tucked beneath that you’ll find a spot to put a link to your own Journal Showdown! We can’t wait to see what you use how and why!
As of today, here are the journals I actively use…
For Writing
Morning Pages: I use an old-school Canada exercise book for my morning pages. Keeping the journal non-fussy really works for me and keeps me free and easy in this daily practice.
Weekly To-Dos: A composition book serves me well as the place where I list and track all of the to-dos I want to accomplish each week.
Working Journal:Moleskin Cahier Journal. I keep this journal nearby at all times to gather information, plan and work things out.
Idea Journal: Also a Moleskin Cahier Journal. Recently I’ve started keeping all of my ideas in one place. Random thoughts and inspirations all go here.
For Art
Doodle Journal: When I started using the Moleskin Volant Notebook, Large, Plain, Softcover, I had no idea what an essential it would become for my creative life. Sitting doodling in my notebook has been a meditation and a blessing – plus improved my drawing skills!
Collage Art: I am just about to start using a Fabriano Sketchbook like this one. for working on art pieces using collage.
Art Field Notes: I have also just bought a Strathmore Sketch journal like this one but with white paper to start gathering the creative exercises I do and what I learn from them.
Everything Journal: I love using a big old hardcover book to gather anything and everything from life around me. Next year I’m going to try combining the 365 and Everything.
Dream Journal: I used a book from my bookshelf. I looked for something strong with not too many pages, that would lie flat and that could add some colour or interest.
Looking at all of these journals, I still can’t quite believe how many there are – and that I use every one!
Every couple of weeks I film stART: Creating as We Go with my two sisters, Suzie and Shannon. We share our creative projects, from challenges to celebrations, and support each other’s creative lives. We hope we’ll inspire you to get creating too!
As we move further into to fall, it feels like we are all going a bit deeper into our creativity. In this episode we chat a lot about art, drawing, faces, journaling, taking classes and boo-tiquing. As always, we talk through projects and challenges from when is a project done, breaking the rules and Jamie has a special giveaway to boot.
Every weekday morning I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: Looking at coffee table books for the collage giveaway has me inspired and thinking about colour & composition. Plus, two of the cats come to visit.
The Kittens are now on Facebook