Renna Kowalski
Portland, OR
Mixed-media artist and art journaling evangelist who teaches people that messy, vulnerable creative practice is a form of self-care. She turned her college anxiety spiral into an honest creative practice—and now helps others do the same through tutorials, prompts, and permission to make 'ugly things.'
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Turn Everyday Objects into Unique Texture Tools for Mixed Media
Discover how household items like bubble wrap, cardboard, and lace can create stunning textures in your mixed-media art journal pages.
April 14, 2026
Eight Ways to Cultivate a More Joyful Art Journal Practice
Discover practical, achievable habits to integrate art journaling into your daily life for self-care and creative release. Move past perfectionism and embrace a vulnerable, freeing creative practice.
April 14, 2026
Making Your Mark with Meaning: How to Integrate Text and Handwriting into Art Journals
Discover how to integrate text and handwriting into your mixed-media art journal, transforming pages into expressive visual narratives and unlocking deeper personal meaning.
April 14, 2026
The Magic of Limited Palettes: Create Harmonious Art with Just Three Colors
Discover how restricting your color choices can actually unlock greater creativity and harmony in your artwork. Learn why professional artists often reach for fewer pigments.
April 12, 2026
5 key Watercolor Techniques Every Beginner Artist Should Master
Discover five foundational watercolor techniques that will transform your artistic practice. From wet-on-wet blending to dry brush textures, these methods build confidence and creative expression.
April 11, 2026
Why Does My Art Journal Feel Stuck and How Do I Break Free?
Feeling stuck in your art journal? Learn why the pressure to be 'perfect' is killing your creativity and how to use messy, low-stakes techniques to break through the blank page-phobia.
April 11, 2026