Inner Hero Creative Art Journal: Mixed Media Messages to Silence Your Inner Critic

by Quinn McDonald

Dear Inner Critic, meet your inner heroes! As a creative person, you are familiar with the critic--that nagging presence in your head that is always trying to point out your shortcomings. But there is Your inner heroes are also always with you at your worktable. Through the creation of your personal Inner Hero Creative Art Journal (a series of loose-leaf cards, each with a new mixed-media technique), you will invite an inner conversation that will illuminate your best self. Your inner Scribe, Tarot Reader, Alchemist, Gardener and Wise Woman each long to be introduced to your inner critic and to show you a positive and more supportive perspective. Those who wish to step up to their inner critic will soon hear a gentler voice. Step out of the critic's shade and into the warmth and comfort of your own creative light.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2013

Reviews

[Okala]

I'm new to art journaling so I find these starter tips inspiring and helpful.

[Maura Flood]

Interesting, soul-searching approach to art journaling. Focus is on silencing the inner critic and freeing the inner hero.

[Kathy Duffy]

Some excellent exercises to quiet that Inner Critic using various techniques from collage to fiber art.
Well thought out and illustrated, worth getting in a field of craft books.