More ugly art!! I'm starting a monthly junk journaling class at Crafty AF on South Tacoma Way starting September 10 at 6:30pm. For perfectionists looking for a place to practice letting go and for the wild creative looking for community to make a mess with. Junk journaling combines journaling, collage, doodles, and whatever other medium you'd like to adhere in a journal for a brilliant hodgepodge of free self-expression. In combination with my ugly art coaching, this becomes a place to feel deeply into your creative intuition and practice creating a mess in a safe space where your nervous system can start to learn that your art practice doesn't need to be perfect all the time-or at all for that matter! Come join me! Let It Out: Junk Journaling Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30-8pm Crafty AF: 5442 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 $18 - special first month pricing Book now <https://craftyafstudio.com/products/let-it-out-junk-journaling> Why "ugly" art? A lot of times we can get in our own way when it comes to creative expression. The desire for our art to be liked can lead to us feeling trapped in a style we aren't excited about anymore, unsure how to tap into inspiration, hyper critical of ourselves, or completely avoidant of art altogether. We can fall into the thinking that "art" looks a certain way and that if we do not align with that category, then we will be failures. Not exactly a thriving environment for curiosity and creativity. I have found that making ugly art on purpose can: 1. Relieve unrealistic expectations 2. Disrupt avoidance patterns 3. Increase authentic expression 4. Weave play and joy back into your art I hope to see you there! <https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenalexander16/> <https://www.instagram.com/scribeandsunshine/> Lore Alexander (They/Them) Freelance editor Host of <https://www.youtube.com/@ugly-podcast> The Ugly Podcast Email: <mailto:lore@scribeandsunshine.com> lore@scribeandsunshine.com Mobile: 206-696-4022 www.scribeandsunshine.com