Why it's not about the PRETTY SPREAD 🦋 Therapeutic art journaling

Journal on Monday 218
I have lost count of how many time we have discussed this with the Butterfly Members, because, as a creative therapist, I believe this to be such an important part of art journaling: the fact that in the end, it is not about the pretty spread.
And then I realized I had never even made a video about this... until today...
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[@pattianderson2922]

Thank you so much for all the work you put into your videos. I know if I can be creative everyday, I am a happier human. On days that I can’t create myself, I watch one of your videos. Today, this particular video hit home, love the message. Thank you again.

[@karalake4972]

i must remember to LET GO ENJOY THE FLOW.

[@annwieland1]

Beautiful!!!

[@KittehNow]

What a great video

[@marjoriewright5808]

thank you for your kind words!!!!!! Very encouraging!!!!!

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hi how're you doing

[@artbyyuna337]

I fully agree. I have said many times to many people that art journaling is about self expression and creation and you don't need to be an artist to do it. For me if the page ends up pretty that is a bonus.

[@TheMindfulTortoise]

Love this! And yes please to the 3 second rule video. :)

[@georgiamathewson8325]

Yes please to the 3 second rule! I am new here but am loving your guiding advice 🥰🥰

[@annwieland1]

Thank you for all the tips included in this video. It’s beautiful.

[@safiabutton]

I did not realise I needed to hear this but oh my goodness, I really did. Thank you so much for your insightful, gentle wisdom. I will absolutely attempt to apply this advice.

[@laurak5196]

Missing you France and I hope you are doing well!

[@veronicacruzarts]

So true, some times I get stuck in my own mind. I would love to hear more about the 10s rule. Thnx

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hi how're you doing

[@LoriHoustonArt]

Thank you so much. This was an amazing tutorial

[@helenkrasnow438]

I call working in my art journal, "filling my cup". If I don't like the spread, I leave it and move on and may come back to it another time. If I like it and I feel like it vibes with me, I keep going.

[@lindahigham5317]

Good afternoon 👋☺️ France🌹Thank you for sharing your journal pages spread and the points you made about being worried about making my art journal pages spread pretty when it should be why I make art for me what can I learn when I do and how I can enjoy what I have done 🌹💌☺️👍🦄👋

[@cassandrasuzannelalonde4758]

Thank you

[@anitajansen5610]

❤👍

[@wellington4701]

miss your videos. hope all is well.

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

My prettiest pages always seem to "show up" when I'm not even trying.

[@ashleymonceaux640]

I just love your videos they are such great art journal pages… what size are your journals

[@johnwilson6604]

Hi France
How are you doing today🌹🌹?

[@ladyflimflam]

Healing doesnt come from the meaning, its ventral anchoring in play. Imposing meaning or looking for meaning is still results oriented.

[@francepapillon]

I am not talking about the meaning of the spread, I’m talking about the meaning of the process. Which is very hard if focused on a set result instead of allowing for flow. Flow of emotions and of creativity.