3 Gentle Art Hacks for Low Energy Days

Struggling to show up at your art table when energy is low and motivation is nowhere to be found? In this video, I’m sharing 3 gentle, realistic tips that help me stay creatively connected even on my toughest days. If you’re navigating fatigue, burnout, chronic illness, or just plain old creative resistance, these practical ideas will help you keep your art practice alive—without pressure or perfection.

This video is perfect for intuitive artists, abstract mixed media lovers, and anyone looking to build a sustainable creative wellness practice. You don’t need big ideas or long hours—just a willingness to show up as you are.

Grab your art supplies and work alongside me in real time—or save this one for a day when you need a nudge to begin. Your creativity matters, even when your energy is low.

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SUPPLIES USED:
Ciak Notebook: https://amzn.to/3ZcKN3b (Please note that this is NOT a sketchbook - pages are thin. I just like to live on the edge...)
Color Shapers (silicone "brushes"): https://amzn.to/43T4ZJT
Grease Pencils/China Markers: https://amzn.to/3Fj4jEx
Collage Paper - handmade and magazine pages
Gloss Medium - Nova Color Paints

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