Braving the Blank Page
Turn doubt into creativity
Taught by 10 Teachers
Course Level: All Levels
Are you ready to brave the blank page?
Are you ready to dive into the world of art journaling and mixed-media but feel intimidated by the blank page? You're not alone. So many creative people feel that same hesitation — staring at an empty surface, unsure where to begin, worried about making a mistake.
This is the perfect mini-course to build the confidence and courage you need to play freely. Ten inspiring teachers each share their favourite technique for getting past that first mark — from layering paint and collaging paper to scribbling without a plan.
No experience needed. No rules to follow. Just the freedom to create, experiment, and discover your own creative voice.
Why you'll love this course
- Feel confident — overcome the fear of the blank page with simple, approachable techniques
- Creative freedom — experiment with materials, textures, and colours without judgment
- Personal growth — learn to trust the creative process and silence your inner critic
- Relaxing creative practice — create with joy, without pressure or expectations
See what you'll create
Colour Play
Bold, layered colours that bring your pages to life — no perfection required, just playful experimentation.
Free Expression
Loose, expressive mark-making that celebrates the joy of creating without rules or boundaries.
Collage Magic
Combine papers, images, and textures into pages that tell your unique creative story.
10 teachers, 10 ways to begin
Each teacher brings a unique approach to conquering the blank page and sparking your creativity.
Layered Transparencies
Explore the magic of layering paints with varying transparencies to create depth and luminous colour on your pages.
Surprise Technique
Discover a surprise technique for covering pages that takes the pressure off and invites happy accidents.
Magazine Base
Use magazine pictures as your starting point, then embellish with your own style for a personal, layered look.
Collage Making
Fall in love with the art of collage — combining papers, textures, and found materials into expressive compositions.
Special Formula
Learn a special formula for building art journal pages that gives you a reliable starting point every time.
Blending & Flow
Blend colours freely and let them run across the page — embracing spontaneity and beautiful colour interactions.
Backgrounds & Words
Create rich backgrounds and learn to incorporate written words into your art for added meaning and texture.
Fearless Scribbling
Toss out fear and dive into scribbling without overthinking — the fastest way to break through creative blocks.
Beautiful Colours
Focus on choosing and combining beautiful colours that bring harmony and life to every page you create.
Layering Effects
Build texture and depth through layering effects that add visual richness and tactile interest to your work.
What makes this course special
- 10 video lessons from 10 different teachers — each with a unique creative approach
- Over 1 hour 20 minutes of inspiring, easy-to-follow content
- Lifetime access — fully downloadable so you can watch anytime, anywhere
- Accessible to complete beginners — no prior experience needed
- Extensive printable handout with tips and inspiration
- Practical techniques: layering, collaging, textures, written words, and more
- Originally a limited-time Wanderlust 2021 bonus — now available to purchase on its own
Everything inside Braving the Blank Page
Questions? We've got answers.
The blank page is just a beginning, not an obstacle.
Ten teachers, ten unique techniques, and all the courage you need to start creating. Art journaling and mixed-media made accessible, joyful, and free.
Start Creating Today