Kristal Norton

artist, author, and creative soul guide

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Your Journal, Your Safe Haven

In this age of global sharing, you can't help but want to share your creations; especially something so visually pleasing as an art journal. And, in fact, sharing is an important part of the creative process. We create, then release it into the world so to speak. Get feedback… learn… grow… So as I fell in love with the world...
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Dear “Ugly” Page…

This article is part of my FREE e-course Art Journaling 101 – which has been designed to gently introduce beginners to the basics of art journaling so you can find your way with more ease and less fear. If you’re curious about art journaling or overwhelmed with how to begin, sign up for the full free course HERE. Dear ugly…
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Art Journaling VS Visual Journaling

As I develop my art journaling practice, I find myself moving further and further away from what I see others call "art journaling". So I began to think... perhaps what I'm doing is something different. Should I refer to it as visual journaling? What does that term even mean? What does "art journaling" even mean? Is there a difference? I...
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Roots Art Journal Flip Through!

(click here if you can’t view the video) In this video, I share a few pages in my journal to give you an idea of what we create in my e-course ROOTS. But every journal is different, as unique as its creator, and this is what I encourage in the course. I guide you in creating a journal for yourself,…
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The Secret to {Art Journaling} Happiness

When I first started art journaling, it was more disappointing than it was fulfilling. I was so focused on trying to make my pages look like other’s I’ve seen, that it left me frustrated when I couldn’t meet my mind’s expectations. It wasn’t until I was able to put the focus back on myself and start having fun that I…
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