Start Your Art Journal With Confidence (Even If You Don’t Know Where to Begin)
Stop collecting supplies and wondering what belongs on the page.
Art Journal Jumpstart gives you a playful, beginner-friendly way to learn the foundations of art journaling so you can stop overthinking and start creating.
Are you ready to start..but not sure how?
Do any of these sound familiar?
□ You’ve wanted to art journal but feel overwhelmed by supplies
□ You keep buying journals and never using them
□ You worry your pages won’t look “good enough”
□ You don’t know what to put in an art journal
□ You want creativity to feel fun instead of intimidating
You don’t need artistic experience.
You don’t need expensive supplies.
You just need a place to begin.
Imagine If...
- What if opening your journal felt exciting instead of intimidating?
- What if you understood materials well enough to stop second-guessing yourself?
- What if blank pages became invitations instead of pressure?
- What if your journal became a place to experiment, reflect, and play?
Art Journal Jumpstart was designed to help you build confidence through action—not perfection.
What You'll Learn
Module 1: What Is Art Journaling?
Discover the benefits of art journaling and learn why there isn’t one “right way.”
Modules 2 & 3: Choosing Your Journal & Other Supplies
No overwhelm. No giant supply lists. Learn journal options and explore mark-making tools. Understand glues, tapes, and ways to add color. Discover budget-friendly supply ideas
Module 4: What Do I Actually Put In My Journal?
Inside, you’ll explore 12 creative prompts and approaches, including:
- Mind Mapping
- Commonplace Journaling
- Documenting Travel & Experiences
- Lists
- Gratitude
- 6 Word Stories
- Processing Stressors
- and more!
Modules 5 & 6: About Me Page & Swatch Pages
You will start making art in your journal and finish with at least 2 completed pages!
Module 7: Prompts
In case you need even more ideas, I give you 2 PDF downloads for inspiration!
What You'll Walk Away With
- Your first completed journal pages
- Confidence using supplies you already own
- Multiple ideas for future pages
- A creative practice that feels approachable
- Permission to experiment
What's Included
- Step-by-step Video Lessons
- Supply overview created specifically for this class
- Demonstrations and examples
- Lifetime access
- Learn at your own pace!
Who this class is for
- You’re completely new to art journaling
- You’ve started journals and abandoned them
- You want creativity without pressure
- You enjoy mixed media and experimentation
- You want inspiration and structure
This class is not for you if you’re looking for highly technical drawing instruction!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be artistic?
No. This class focuses on exploration and process.
Do I need lots of supplies?
No. I include a dedicated supplies overview for this class and show low-cost options.
Is this self-paced?
Yes—watch anytime and return whenever you’d like.
Will I make finished pages?
Yes, but the goal is building confidence and developing your own style.
Meet the Artist
I’m Rachel Mims — an artist, art therapist, and move-abroad coach living in Barcelona, Spain with my two standard poodles, Charlie and Delta.
Creativity has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, but I began to understand the deeper impact of art while recovering from injuries sustained during my time serving in the Army. During difficult seasons, creativity became more than a hobby — it became a way to process emotions, reduce stress, reconnect with myself, and document both the hard moments and the beautiful ones.
Today, I love helping others explore creativity in approachable, meaningful ways — especially during times of change, stress, burnout, or uncertainty. My teaching style focuses on curiosity, experimentation, and creating without the pressure of perfection.
I created Art Journal Jumpstart because I saw how many people wanted to create but felt stuck before they even began.
Your Next Creative Step
Art Journal Journey: Foundations & Backgrounds focuses on process, experimentation, and building pages through simple techniques and playful exploration.
