Kristal Norton

artist, author, and creative soul guide

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How Art Journaling Saved My Life {and what it can do for you}

Okay, so maybe claiming that art journaling “saved my life” is a bit of an over statement. Unless you’re like me and consider being a slave to the daily grind isn't really living at all... You see, years ago I found myself feeling utterly lost. I felt depressed and unfulfilled, like an empty shell. But I had everything I could...
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Art Journaling 101 – Why Art Journal?

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. For many,…
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The World is Ready for You

Did you ever as a kid wish that you were from another time period? I know I did. Ah the Renaissance period where art was considered more than just a craft.  But these days, I'm realizing that right here and now is the absolute best time in history to be a creative soul, and I'm lucky to be living in...
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The Big Q: WHY?

Why creativity? Why would you want to be creative? What is the big deal? Every creative has their own answers to these questions. If you don’t have your own answers yet, know that in time you will. My answer is simple. Its because I believe that creativity is an essential ingredient to living a happy life. Creativity is known to…
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What is Creativity & Why is it Important?

When faced with the word “creativity”, most people tend to start thinking of famous artists like Picasso or Andy Warhol, or perhaps they think of famous writers, poets, or even John Lennon or another musician they admire. But creativity is really just a human trait that we all posses, so why not think of ourselves, or the people around us?…
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