Melinda VanRy Art & Design

What is bilateral drawing and how does it help our brains? Grab your art journal or a piece of paper, and two writing implements, and join me to find out.

Another simple mind-calming small-art creative self-care art prompt for you this week. All you need is a pen, a marker, and a pencil… or just one of those, or maybe trade out one…

Sometimes when we want to enjoy the benefits of art-making, all we have time or energy for is quick & easy. This week's small art is perfect for that, especially if you want…

This week we're making marks, tearing paper, creating texture, and smearing color. Letting go and getting messy to take control of chaos by acknowledging it and capturing it on paper.

Let's explore something so simple yet surprisingly powerful: DOODLING.

This week we're letting go of perfection & powering up creativity with blind contour drawing.

Libraries are a great place for creative inspiration. Even nature sketching for creative self-care when we can't go outside.

Art-making is a wonderful gift you can give yourself. And when you take the time to make art, it's also a gift for those around you. Wonder how?

Afraid what people will think of your art? An art journal is a perfect solution if fear your art isn't good enough keeps you from making it. And we'll create a fun 3D…