Mark-Making as a Creative Warm-Up | Art Journaling

Feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start with your art journal? Sometimes the simplest practices—like color swatching, gelli prints, and mark-making—are the best way to ease back into your creative flow. In today’s video, I return to a large journal I began last March, working with purples and simple mark-making exercises. I also revisit my smaller mark-making journal, inspired by sketches from morning walks. Along the way, I share a beautiful passage from Katherine May’s book Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age that reminds us of the subtle magic in everyday life. Subscribe for more mixed media + seasonal journaling inspiration Website: https://theresaptan.com/ Instagram: / theresaptan Blog: https://theresaptan.com/blog