Let's Get Creative!

I started the Art Slam after being inspired by the poetry slam community. I loved how people from different backgrounds come together and share their poetry. So, I figured, why not an Art Slam for people who love creating like I do. This is an exploration in art and journaling. Mixing words and pictures together. Getting out what is in your mind and acceptance of your own creativity. I receive lots of messages about my art journals and instead of telling people to "Just Do It", I will be working right along with those who have always wanted to start their own art journals. All you need to get started is something to journal in or on and a sense of adventure.

Art Slam Rules

1. You can not under any circumstances remove, rip out or accidentally lose a page in your journal. There are no mistakes when you art journal, only inspirations. What you may see as a mistake or not good enough is most likely just the beginning of something big. So keep it...keep it ALL!
2. There is no "falling behind" with your journal. Creativity and inspiration hits people at different times. So, if you do not feel like creating or one of the projects does not inspire you to create, don't worry about it. Move on with your life.
3. You are not allowed to compare your journal to someone else's and talk about how much you suck. You don't suck. Thank God we are all individual and have different ideas. Being a copycat is so boring. Be an individual!
4. Finally, you must have fun. What I love the most about my journals is that allow me to be free. They are a creative santuary. A place for me to experiment, mess up ON PURPOSE and observe life. After all, life is the art and you hold the key to how much you decide to enjoy life.