
Word Association – “Hero”:ĭon’t think just write/draw/create: What person comes to mind when you hear the word “hero”? 2.


It’s up to you if you want to use them to scratch the surface of your heart or go even deeper. Do you need to talk to someone about the emotions it’s bringing up for you? Again these art journal prompts – are just that prompts. Is the activity helping you deal with it? Or do you need to do a different activity. Or in the midst of the activity is it bringing up emotions that you may have avoided dealing with? If that’s the case, think about what steps you might need to take to move pass the uncomfortable, and help you face those emotions. Are the instructions not clear or too difficult in your mind, and therefore stresses you out? Then maybe you can skip that for now. If the activity is bringing up uncomfortable emotions – ask yourself which part of the activity is doing that. Did the activity bring you joy? Perhaps you could consider doing it on a regular basis. Edwin land Gauge your emotions before, during, and afterĪs you do each or any of these exercises, pay attention to how you are feeling before you start, how you’re feeling during the activity, and how you are feeling after. “An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fall.” Dr.
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So if you are willing to go all in – no holding back – just let yourself be free to express your thoughts and emotions creatively, not thinking about rules or technique – I really think you will enjoy it. Note that you don’t need to consider yourself an artist, or have x number of skills or art knowledge. Below I’ve provided 10 art journal prompts you can use to get you started on your Heart to Art activity. It could be a visual picture, written or spoken poetry, or something musical – however you feel free to express yourself creatively.

I define Heart to Art – as the practice of expressing your thoughts, feelings, whatever is on your heart, in a creative manner. I’m focusing this month on some Heart to Art activities.
