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Dear Self: A Framework for Worthiness
Worthiness#gmseasonofworthinessThis season's artwork is created by @valloves2create Dear Messy Artist You are worthy. Not because you have done anything, but simply because...
Stop. Collaborate. And Listen…
Collaboration#gmseasonofcollaborationGrab your supplies and create as you listen to Char and Claudette talk about everything that goes into a successful collaboration. Then...
Micro Challenges
Showing Up#gmseasonofshowingupMicro Challenge 1 What is your WHY? Why do you art journal? Why is it important to you and why do you keep coming back to it even when life is...
Your WHY
Your Why is the MOST important part of your Get Messy journey and one that you will come back to again and again.
The Library – Find Your Creative Catalyst
At Get Messy, be kind to yourself. Cheer others on. Create with abandon. Dance naked in perfectionism’s face. Get Messy is the catalyst, but ultimately, your Messy experience is what you make of it.
In this lesson, we’ll chat about the different areas of the best art journaling resource on the internet.
The Community – Connect With Your Creative Family
Get Messy is a safe space. You can be yourself here, you can be vulnerable, and we’ll meet you with a whole bunch of love and excitement. Welcome to your creative home…
Harnessing GM to Make Art
Get Messy is the catalyst but ultimately it’s up to you to take that and turn it into art. I wish we could move your hand around the page to get you making, but that’ll miss out on all the fun you’ll experience.
We’ve collated some of the best bits about being a Messian into 21 micro challenges.
FAQ + Where to Find Help
It’s the last lesson of your Get Messy Orientation. After this, you’ll be a fully-fledged Messian.
Visual Catalysts
ResourceVisual CatalystsBelow are tiny peeks of 21 of our most popular catalysts. Try these out at random, choose one that speaks to your heart, or pick one per day for 21 days to skyrocket your creative habit. These come from Your First 21 Days at Get Messy workbook.
Art Books
ResourceArt BooksThe Best Books for Art JournalersBooks are awesome I am a massive book nerd. My interior design style is “books and plants”. My love for books is part of the reason I love art journaling - I get to create my own library of art. I get to fill my...
Journaling Books
ResourceJournaling Books21 books on written journalingJackee Holder The Science and Wisdom of Writing and journalingIra Progoff The basic text and guide for using the Intensive Journal processStephanie Dowrick The Art and Heart of ReflectionLucia Capacchione The Art...
Welcome to the Mess
Right now, happy Messians from across the globe are sending you virtual hugs / handshakes / cupcakes and kudos for joining the arty family devoted to guiding you in rising and growing as the unbelievable artist you are.
Get Messy Passport
ResourceGet Messy PassportA passport to celebrate your creative winsDownload the Get Messy Passport The Get Messy Passport is a Messy Artist's travel document to celebrate your creative wins. Print it out, make it your own, and "travel". Add passport stamps for...