Your Inner Art

Author: Your Inner Art

I grew up around art and my creative spirit has been nurtured throughout my life. I have always found arts & crafts to be fun, relaxing, and fulfilling. I stumbled into making beaded jewelry in my 20's and I still love playing with beads. I’ve worked in two bead stores, taught jewelry classes for 8 years, and my jewelry has been in many galleries. I am a guest artist at the Fall Art Tour in Sauk County. I used an altered book to rediscover who I am and the path I wanted to take when I though all was lost. I found that in fact, all was found and I returned to college to pursue the dream that was inside me—just waiting to be realized. I am a graduate of Edgewood College with a BS in Art Therapy and minors in Art & Psychology. While in school I continued to work with people from all walks of life and abilities. I have such a great time working with people who are finding that they do beautiful work. This lead me to continue my passion of sharing the fun, joy, and self discovery that art brings. I have drawn from my life experiences to create classes that are designed to focus on the fun that art brings.

April 13, 2018April 28, 2018 Your Inner Art Blog, Creatively Through Cancer, Uncategorized

Creatively Through Cancer

Getting a diagnosis of some form of cancer is all too common in our society, but that does not make it any easier for anyone. Those with cancer and their support people need all the tools they can get to process all the emotions that come along with this disease. Creativity is one of those … Continue reading Creatively Through Cancer

October 25, 2017April 28, 2018 Your Inner Art Blog, Create. . ., Processes and how to's, Uncategorized

Waterdoodles 101

Instead of words here’s a how to video for one of my favorite creative projects! You may hear me sigh several times but that’s because my words float away into the abyss sometimes when I’m talking. Heavy sigh!! Have fun trying this and the next video will be lifting the paint.

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 Your Inner Art Blog, Loving Yourself, The Dear Diary Project

Dear Diary, Why am I Here?

"Why am I here?" Probably the most asked question in all of history and a perfect exploration for you in your diary. Here's the best part of the question, it's one only you can answer for yourself. This is a decision YOU decide. It also tells a lot about how you frame your life. Are … Continue reading Dear Diary, Why am I Here?

September 20, 2017 Your Inner Art Blog, The Dear Diary Project

Dear Diary – I feel clear when I write it out.

The best thing about having a diary is to process all the stuff that goes on in my head. If you are a creative, you have a lot of ideas and those ideas get cluttered if they stay in your head. I do feel clear when I write out the ideas I have. There are … Continue reading Dear Diary – I feel clear when I write it out.

September 14, 2017 Your Inner Art Uncategorized

Uncertain? Take time to get clear

This is a very uncertain time in our collective history. We've never been here before in America. History doesn't dictate what the outcome will be, it tells us what others have done with the knowledge they had at the time.

September 14, 2017September 20, 2017 Your Inner Art Blog, The Dear Diary Project

Visual DIARY for Mixed Media Expression

Start a visual diary for your personal art. Lay down your expectations and express yourself in a safe place - your diary.

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 Your Inner Art Blog, Discover. . ., The Dear Diary Project

Dear Diary Mental Responsibility is Tiring

There are jokes about "being tired of being tired" but they are not very funny if that is what you live with. When I started the Dear Diary Project, I thought journaling through goals as the focus and it still is, except this tried thing has almost taken over my days again. The thought about … Continue reading Dear Diary Mental Responsibility is Tiring