You do not have to name your style before you begin. Let your hands point toward what feels interesting now. Ingredients: - Art journal or sturdy paper - Pencil - Black pen - 3 colors of markers or crayons - Yellow or gold marker, optional Directions: 1. Place your non-dominant hand flat on the page and trace around it loosely with pencil. 2. Outline the traced hand with black pen. Wobbles are welcome. 3. Choose five creative clues: a color, material, subject, feeling, or something you want to try. 4. Add one word or tiny symbol inside each finger. 5. Fill the palm with loose marks and colors that feel like you now. 6. Add dots and dashes outside the hand, then write the quote in an open space. Optional Reflection: What are my hands curious to explore next? Example Quote: “My hands are allowed to follow what feels alive.” Creative Garnish: Add one thin gold ring around the finger holding the clue you want to follow first. — Meka

Hey Creative Besties! 💛 I just dropped a brand-new YouTube video, and we are officially getting some COLOR into this house! 😂 If you saw my last video, you know I shared my plans to start transforming my home room by room as part of this new chapter of Start Creating Again. Well… we’re not just talking about it anymore. The bedroom makeover has begun! In this episode, I’m testing paint colors, taking you along to the paint store, getting that first color on the walls, sharing some of my ideas for the room, and even beginning an original piece of artwork that will eventually become part of the space. But underneath all the paint and decorating, there’s something bigger happening for me: I’m learning to stop playing it safe and trust my own creativity again. And because you all are my creative community, I would really love your feedback. ❤️ When you watch, tell me: How are you liking this new vlog/documentary style of the channel? What did you enjoy most about this episode? And is there anything you’d like to see more of as I continue the home transformation? 🎥 Watch the new episode here: My Bedroom Makeover Begins | I’m Finally Choosing Color⁠ https://youtu.be/FmOlq0OsXPY?is=pQEgBapxCWtJBHip&views And maybe this is your little reminder today: you don’t have to know exactly how it’s all going to turn out before you start creating. 💛 — Meka

Hi dear group. I decided to make order in my computer and make files for every kind of art that I made. Now it's easier for me also to share. I don't know if I told you that I like everything creative and I'm a self taught artist. Long time ago I was afraid to share, but not anymore. I only have a question, can we share everything creative or only what we learn here? I share today, if it's not ok I will delete.

Your creative self is already leaving clues. Notice what keeps catching your attention. Ingredients: - Art journal or sturdy paper - Black pen - 3 colors of markers or crayons - Cup or jar lid, optional - Yellow or gold marker, optional Directions: 1. Draw a loose wandering line from one corner of your page toward the opposite corner. 2. Add five circles or simple shapes along the line. 3. Think of five things that have recently caught your creative attention: colors, materials, subjects, music, or ideas. 4. Inside each shape, add one word or tiny symbol for something you noticed. 5. Color the shapes, then add dots and dashes around the trail. 6. Place a star beside the clue you would most like to follow first. 7. Write the quote in an open space. Optional Reflection: What keeps catching my attention, and what might it be inviting me to explore? Example Quote: “My curiosity is leaving clues. I am willing to follow.” Creative Garnish: Add a trail of five tiny gold dots beside your path. — Meka

You are not here to recreate who you used to be. Let this page introduce you to the creative you are now. Ingredients: - Art journal or sturdy paper - Black pen - 4 colors of markers or crayons - Cup or jar lid to trace - Ruler, optional - Yellow or gold marker, optional Directions: 1. Trace a large circle in the center of your page. 2. Draw one vertical line and one horizontal line through the circle to create four sections. 3. Label the sections: Drawn To, Want to Try, Want to Feel, and Leaving Behind. 4. Add one word, color, shape, or tiny symbol to each section. 5. Color each section differently, leaving a little open space. 6. Add dots and dashes around the circle, then draw an arrow or star toward the section calling you most. 7. Write the quote beneath your compass. Optional Reflection: What am I curious to discover about the creative I am now? Example Quote: “I am allowed to discover the creative I am now.” Creative Garnish: Add one tiny gold north star above your compass. — Meka