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Today, I am going to tell you about some common myths about art therapy. I will also tell you the facts. If you don't know me, Hello! I'm Rachel. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor. I use art therapy on a daily basis to help my clients deal with a variety of life events, and I help expats/immigrants and creatives find calm, connection, and purpose through art, journaling, and coaching. Let's get started! Myth:  I need to be an artist or h

What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Who Are Art Therapists? Art therapists are credentialed mental health professionals. They are trained in a broad range of psychological theories and ways to use art media and creative processes to help people cop

Hello friends!! We had such a great reaction to Choose Your Creative Adventure we decided to extend it 1 more week. So, if you -- or a friend - missed it, now is your chanse! You can now get FREE art resources from 11 artists from all over the world. You can now get FREE art resources from 11 artists from all over the world. Some examples of what is available: An art journaling course by artist Rachel Mims (that's me!!) A workshop to help you find inspriation within your h

Hello friends!! The day has finally come. Choose Your Creative Adventure is live! You can now get FREE art resources from 11 artists from all over the world. Some examples of what is available: An art journaling course by artist Rachel Mims (that's me!!) A workshop to help you find inspriation within your home with Artist Beth Chien Artist Sarah Gray will teach you how to unlock the creative potential of your stencils The Squirrels & Spoons Matrix (for neurodivergent indiv

Hello everyone! I am super excited to tell you that I have been working behind the scenes with 10 other artists (from all over the world) to create some amazing FREE resources for you. We have put together some free classes, workbooks, videos, etc. for you to learn all sorts of amazing things. AND... they will be released just in times for Valentines Day. They are not Valentines themed but what better way to show yourself (and maybe your friends) some love than by spending

Today I wanted to share a list of links to my favorite art journals across the years and tell you a little about my experience with them. I'm going to take you through chronologically. All links in this blog are Amazon Affliate links. If you make a purchase using this link I will get a small commission -- but these really are the journals I have used and what I think about them! In the Beginning When I first started art journaling I used Strathmore Mixed Media Art Journals

Today we are talking about paint pens. They are good for adding color.  A good paint pen will cover other media such as watercolor and acrylic paint.  They will also write on a variety of surfaces. The links below are Amazon Affliate links. If you purchase anything from these links I will receive a small comission.   Grabie pens are less expensive, but they occasionally splatter paint – at least the fine tip ones I have do.  They are great for adding detail.  You can buy a v

You do not need a lot of supplies to journal. You can honestly do it with a very cheap notebook (or loose papers), and a ballpoint pen. Its always good to have something to glue with and something to add color with. But that is it! If, however, you want to purchase some supplies just for jouranling, I've prepared this list of my favorite pens for you!! These are Amazon Affiliate links - if you follow the link and purchase I will get a small commission (which will of cours

In this interview, Beth Chien, an artist based outside of Chicago, discusses her journey from the corporate world to becoming a full-time artist. Originally from southeast Missouri, Beth has lived in various places, including Arkansas, St. Louis, Massachusetts, and now Chicago. She shares how her passion for creativity, which began with scrapbooking with her mom, evolved over the years into art journaling and large-scale canvas paintings. A pivotal moment in her life was a ma

In this in-depth interview, Pete Buotte shares his journey from serving 26 years in the military to becoming a pioneering art therapist at Fort Hood, Texas. Pete discusses his early fascination with art, memories from childhood that shaped his creative path, and how his diverse experiences - from deployments in Iraq and other countries to pursuing a master’s in fine arts - culminated in his current role. He elaborates on his approach to art therapy, using personal anecdotes t

In the 3rd Episode of Creative Journeys, I talk to Christy Town, an artist in Waco, TX. Christy and I met in the Waco Calligraphy Guild and share a love of going out to eat and sketching out food! In this extensive interview, Christie Town, also known as The Art Lab TX, discusses her artistic journey from childhood sketches to professional work in various mediums, including watercolors, acrylics, and calligraphy. Christie reflects on her early memories of creating art, the

Finally, I've finished editing the second episode of Creative Journeys!  In this episode, I talk with Dave Stone-Robb, who is actually the spouse of Stephanie Stone-Robb - the guest on the first episode of the podcast! Dave grew up as a military child and found performance helped him in many ways. We discuss how he utilized it to help him through difficult times and how his creative practice has changed over time. We even talk about his hopes for his creative practice afte

The very first episode of Creative Journeys: A Wild Free Art Podcast  is here — and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with you! In...

I’m so excited to share something new with you: my very own podcast! Creative Journeys: A Wild Free Art Podcast  is a space where I sit...