Making Art in the Chaos: Why I make Tiny Art Books
This week’s video isn’t about a finished piece or a polished outcome, it’s about making something small in the middle of a messy week. There’s scaffolding outside my studio. Builders, decorators, general life chaos.So I reached for one of my favourite ways to ground myself: a tiny, scrappy artbook. This video isn’t a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a zine or artbook, I’ve shared that in a different video: https://helenwellsartist.com/blogsand... Instead, this is how I use them: to gather notes to self, try out small ideas, and create something playful with no pressure. Creativity doesn’t have to wait for perfect conditions. Sometimes, making something, anything, is how we walk ourselves home. Inside the video: • How I used a tiny art book to create calm amid chaos • Why low-stakes creativity matters • Notes on longing, searching and seeking beauty and goodness 📒 Want to learn how to make a folded art book? Visit my website here: https://helenwellsartist.com/blogsand... 🎨 Want more creative encouragement? Explore my self-paced classes here: https://helenwellsartist.com/online-c...
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