Art Journal Prompt #4

Have you ever had an experience that you wanted to express you feelings about, negative or positive, but wasn't sure how? Art, no matter its form, is one of the best ways to do this. This past weekend I had attended a Mindfulness workshop and part of our assignment was to make a response piece of how we felt about what we learned. Below is my response to experiencing and understanding what it means to be Mindful. So next time you you go some where, experience something, or feel stuck in your mind, just take out some paper and start going with the flow and see where it take you.

One month Checkup!

To Riley got his one month checkup today!
Weight: 10 lbs
Length: 21.25 inches

He is looking healthy and eating/sleeping well. Couldn't be happier!

Bringing Home Baby

After spending only 2 days in the hospital after having by scheduled c-section we got to bring home baby Riley Anthony Carroll. Other then the normal occasional lack of sleep we are all doing pretty well and trying to get adjusted. I can't help but love looking at his face with his chipmunk cheeks and full head of hair. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful baby boy.

Delivery Time!

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for me and my BF. Tomorrow morning at 7:30am I will be having a c-section and we (along with family) will be welcoming baby Riley Anthony Carroll into the world! Full of both excitement and nervousness we are both looking forward to finally meeting the newest member of our family.

Art Journal Prompt #3

So one thing I am always most inspired by is music and much of the time I try o reflect that in my art. Here is an example of a simple piece I did using the words from the song "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band. Under the ART JOURNAL tab you will see another version I did of this in a friend's journal as well. So when you listen to music take the time to think to yourself if you could visually express the words and emotions that song is expressing to you, how would you do it?

Art Journal Prompt #2

Sometimes I am stuck on what to so as I am sure many of you are as well. What I enjoy doing in those moments is doing my own personal take or rendition on something in the media or posters that I enjoy personally. Here is one I came up with for a friend's art journal:

Art Journal Prompt #1

So in this journal swap that I am partaking in with the other Art Therapy Ladies, one person had placed an optional prompt in her journal that asked "What moves you?" Here is my response piece to that:



So now it's your turn. What moves you?

Welcome to my Blog!!!

Thank you for visiting my blog. I am not very great at expressing myself through words, but art has provided me with both an outlet and way of expression that I hope can relate to others in ways words cannot. Please enjoy my work and I hope it inspires you to find your creativity as well and always remember to stay colorful!



"Art is the only way to runaway without leaving home" -Twyla Tharp