One Word Art Journal Prompts.
1. Happiness: What makes you happy? What brings you the most joy possible?
2. Beauty: How do you define beauty? What things are beautiful to you?
3. Sleep: What things help you sleep at night? Or, are you a night owl? Do you get enough sleep or wish you could sleep more?
4. Garden: From flowers to plants to paths, there is much to be inspired by in the garden!
5. Imagination: How do you interpret the word imagination? Where might your imagination lead you?
6. Secret: Secrets can be very hard to keep!
7. Give: Think about what it means to be giving, or of someone who has given you something special or an opportunity.
8. Thankful: A little gratitude in your journal can always go a long way!
9. Kindness: From random acts of kindness to ways you can be kind to others.
10. Inside: Inside can be anywhere – inside your heart, your mind, your closet, your purse…
11. Outside: Outside can also be far reaching – from outside the window or how others view us on the outside.
12. Jump: Are you ready to dive into something new? Thinking about taking a leap?
13. Friendship: Do you have friends who are special to you? Create a page that is an ode to a special friend {and yes, furry friends totally count!}
14. Love: What does love mean to you? What things in life do you love most? The best thing about these art journal prompts is how you interpret them is totally up to you!
15. Fire: From a gentle candle flame to a roaring fire – use this element as inspiration.
16. Believe: What do you believe in? Maybe it’s magic or a cause that you are passionate about.
17. Hope: There is always hope! What things are you hopeful about?
18. Faith: What do you have faith in?
19. Focus: Do you find it easy to focus? Or perhaps think focus as a camera lens – do you zoom in or zoom out?
20. Clean: What does clean mean to you? Soap and bubbles, laundry or housework or something else?
21. Angry: Art journals are great places to express anger!
22. Work: What type of work do you enjoy? OR…you could always create pages based on different professions, such as construction workers or business people or secretaries.
23. Music: What are you listening to today?
24. Stars: Do the stars align? What do you think when you see the stars? Or you of course can create a page about outer space and space aliens and astronauts!
25. Mystery: Is there an unsolved mystery? What do you think of that evokes a sense of mysteriousness in a person or mood?
26. Envelope: Use an envelope in your page, or doodle and draw on an envelope and send to a friend. Or, maybe create a page all about the expression, “Pushing the Envelope”.
27. Book: Have you read any good books lately?
28. Dare: I dare you!
29. Choose: Making decisions is NOT always so easy!
30. Beach: Which way to the beach? What are your favoritethings?Is there a scene that pops into your mind when you think of the beach?
31. Forgiveness: Saying I’m sorry
32. Disaster: Oh no
33. Dance: You can dance if you want to! Ballerinas, line dancing, square dancing, the waltz, the polka…
34. Mistake: Making mistakes in art journaling can be part of the fun!
35. New: New people, new places, new things
36. Yes: Say yes! What is something you have said yes to recently?
37. Path: What pathways do you think of? Brick? Stone? Gravel? Dirt? The woods? The beach? A meadow?
38. Horizon: Sunrise, sunset – what’s on the horizon?
39. Mountain: Scenic views or a metaphor for challenges in life
40. River: Let it flow
41. Open: What’s opening? Maybe your eyes, or a door, or a box…hmmm…
42. Heart: What fills your heart – or just draw and doodle your favorite heart patterns and designs!
43. Soul: What is the core of your very being?
44. Tear: Torn paper or tears rolling down your cheeks?
45. Spiral: Around the spiral staircase we go! Or, for even more fun, pull out the spirograph!
46. Up: Draw arrows or ladders
47. Go: The places we go!
48. Be: Mindfulness and being
49. Seek: What do you seek in life?
50. Learn: Something you want to learn or a lesson you’ve learned, or maybe even some back to school type of theme.
51. Balance: This art journal prompt could be about balancing things in your life, or even balancing contrasting colors on a page.
52. Grow: How have you grown? What things are growing in your life?
53. Strength: Superman’s got nothing on you.
54. Dream: Whether a dream you want to achieve or a page inspired by that strange dream you had the other night.
55. Passion: What motivates and excites you?
56. Move: Exercising or moving boxes?
57. Today: Today is today! What are we doing today?
58. Awaken: Are you awakening to something new in your life? Have you had an “alarm clock moment”?
59. Angels: Heavenly inspiration!
60. Laughter: Funny jokes, riddles, comic books – what makes you laugh?
61. Listening: Do you hear what I hear?
62. Pause: Wait a minute!
63. Peace: Peace and Calming
64. Relax: Ways to kick back and chill
65. Space: Draw in 3d space or think about your space around you…or maybe even Outer Space.
66. Wisdom: wise mind & wise heart
67. Difference: Opposites
68. Begin: Where shall we start?
69. Time: Do you have the time? What time is it?How do you keep track of time?
70. Brave: Courage!
71. Breathe: Deep breath in, deep breath out.
72. Childhood: Memories or childhood innocence and playfulness
73. Discovery: What have you discovered while exploring?
74. Mind: What’s on your mind?
75. Energy: Feeling electric!
76. Flower: Do you have a favorite flower?
77. Health: What makes you feel well?
78. Harmony: Peace and Tranquility – or maybe some harmonious music?A page inspired by the Song “Slow Down” by the Autumn Film
79. Recovery: Recovery comes in all types of different ways – from recovery from an event, an illness or even recovering lost files from a hard drive.
80. Stand: Perhaps an ode to chairs, or maybe inspiration from a time you took a stand on something.
81. Nowhere: Where shall we go?
82. Soar: Birds, hopes, and aspirations.82. Skip: Next, please!
83. Fresh: Maybe it’s fresh laundry, fresh bread, fresh food growing in agarden or a fresh start in something.
84. Delicious: Who’s hungry?
85. Power: Unplugged or Supercharged?
86. Complete: What completes you? Or, what have you recently completed?
87. Grace: Like a swan?
88. Legend: It’s legendary.
89. Ecstasy: Extreme joy, or maybe a throwback to the 90’s raves…hmmm…
90. Hug: You can never have enough hugs in this world. {Side note, have you ever watched one of my favorite videos “Free Hugs Campaign“?
91. Proud: What makes you feel proud?
92. Simple: Keep it simple!
93. Machine: Beautiful flying machines, time machines, or maybe modern machines that just make our life easier.
94. Victory
95. Vibrancy
96. Leadership
97. Alive
98. Bloom
99. Fame
100. Enormous
101. Independent
102. Unique
103. Metamorphosis
104. Silence: Shhh….
105. Tranquility
106. Project
107. Smile
108. Miracle
109. Amazing
110. Game
111. Connected
112. Muse
113. Dazzle
114. Determination
115. Free
116. Help
117. Intuition
118. Smart
119. Sweet
120. Honesty
121. Useful
122. Safety
123. Ready
124. Vision
125. Cycle
126. Discipline
127. Promise
128. Patience
129. Destiny
130. Rejuvenate
131. Shine
132. Talk
133. Stress
134. Missing
135. Age
136. Success
137. Motivation
138. Family
139. Loneliness
140. Experience
141. Future
142. Vintage
143. Wings
144. Letter
145. Wandering
146. Factory
147. Rainbow
148. Ask
149. Self
150. Locket
151. Home
152. Cloud
153. Hunger
154. Possibilities
155. Boredom
156. Innocence
157. Charge
158. Rhythm
159. Date
160. Consequence
161. Prescription
162. Goals
163. Lost
164. Found
165. Cry
166. Parade
167. Party
168. Ice
169. Dragon
170. Alarm
171. Understanding
172. Uncomfortable
173. Serious
174. Opposites
175. Playful
176. Attention
177. Caring
178. Hero
179. Lace
180. Clue
181. Ideas
182. Junk
183. Collection
184. Radio
185. Interview
186. Zoom
187. Puzzle
188. Landscape
189. Advice
190. Memories
191. Communication
192. Compassion
193. Universe
194. Loyalty
195. Sharing
196. Travel
197. Voices
198. Sidewalk
199. Tree
200. Story
201. Why
202. Maybe
203. Antique
204. Action
205. Culture
206. Fuel
207. Desire
208. Weather
209. Directions
210. List
211. Ride
212. Wish
213. Breakfast
214. Touch
214. Sadness
215. Comfort
216. Circle
217. Reflection
218. Optimism
219. Anxiety
220. Shadow
221. Spirit
222. Stretch
223. Challenge
224. Five
225. Messy
226. Adventure
227. Fun
228. Surprise
229. Illusion
230. Mischief
231. Shy
232. Lesson
233. Whisper
234. Fight
235. Castle
236. Protect
237. Shop
238. Wheel
239. Pieces
240. Leaves
241. Fool
242. Productivity
243. Overcome
244. Encouragement
245. Watch
246. Lighthouse
247. Mild
248. Mouth
249. Rare
250. Target
251. Boat
252. Box
253. Grief
254. Heavy
255. Zeal
256. Color
257. Brilliance
258. Enthusiastic
259. Approval
260. Enchanting
261. Attraction
262. Photograph
263. Waterfall
264. Moment
265. Paradise
266. Parachute
267. Social
268. Zingy
269. Number
270. Little
271. Sound
272. Reach
273. Money
274. Staircase
275. Lemon
276. Wood
277. Try
278. You
279. Quote
280. Weakness
281. Bridge
282. Building
283. Clothes
284. Prepare
285. Teach
286. Window
287. Drive
288. Middle
289. Microphone
290. Definition
291. Shout
292. Catch
293. Release
294. Balloons
295. Sharp
296. Crowd
297. Cute
298. Cheery
299. Glow
300. Apple
301. Pictures
302. Swing
303. Wave
304. Joke
305. Cope
306. Accomplish
307. Special
308. Neighborhood
309. Wonderful
310. Service
311. Calling
312. Magic
313. Spontaneous
314. Fluffy
315. Organic
316. Silly
317. Thunderstorm
318. Toys
319. Butterfly
320. Buzz
321. Vine
322. Shock
323. Enjoy
324. Craving
325. Respect
326. Abstract
327. Rainbow
328. Train
329. Invention
330. Perspective
331. Genius
332. Circus
333. Ball
334. Crystal
335. Purple
336. Fairy
337. Cup
338. Reality
339. Forget
340. Priorities
341. Journey
342. Hands
343. Shoes
344. Television
345. Newspaper
346. Radiance
347. Hidden
348. Fright
349. Climb
350. Guess
351. Pretend
352. Turn
353. Shatter
354. Together
355. Adapt
356. Keep
357. Closed
358. Embrace
359. Blessing
360. Block
361. Pizzazz
362. Breakthrough
363. Curiosity
364. Distance
365. Zen.

I hope you enjoy this list of 365 one word journal prompt ideas of course don’t forget to share this list with others! It makes us very, very happy to know we are inspiring so many people each month with creative journaling prompts! Link: https://artjournalist.com/one-word-art-journal-prompts/

Holiday Ornaments in Clay, November 16th, 10:00am – 1:30pm
Break out your creativity and have fun making a set of 4-6 holiday ornaments in this ceramic workshop! Learn how to use molds to make shapes such as stars and hearts, or learn how to create your own shape out of clay, applying underglaze to add a dash of color and shine. Your ornaments will be stained and fired in the kiln, ready for pickup November 25--just in time for the winter holidays and decorations or handmade gifts. Please bring sketch paper, pencil, eraser, and a ruler to class. All other materials included.
 
Ages 10 and up are welcome to register with an adult.

WCC Community Art Ed Classes & Registration: http://whatcom.edu/academics/community-continuing-education

In addition, I teach art education K-12 at a few different elementary schools, in Whatcom County and the Bellingham School District as an independent contractor (after school arts enrichment programs each quarter), as well as summer art camps, private art lessons, parties/events, museums/galleries, and as a Teaching Artist with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. This non-profit is one that brings the arts to many kids throughout the schools, and I’m so thankful I can be a part of it and this community. You can also find out more about all the fun art events, my art work, art exhibits, and art classes on my website and Instagram/Facebook pages: Rachel’s Whimsical Art.

Thank you for all your enthusiasm for The Arts and keeping it alive within our community!
~ Rachel Simpson
~ Artist, Art Teacher, (K-12)
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~ rachelsimpsonart@gmail.com
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Experiment with Paint, on October 5th, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Have you ever wanted to see the range of things you can do with paint? From learning about watercolor paints to thick layers of glossy acrylics, we will try it all! We will pour, brush, scoop, squeegee, and soak, creating unpredictable and surprising results. Even if you only plan to paint in a traditional way in the future, this will show you ways to use your materials that you never dreamt of before. Beginners and experienced artists welcome. $35 materials fee payable to instructor at class (plus registration). Bring your own canvas to paint on; sizes can range from 12"x16" to 18"x20".
 
Holiday Ornaments in Clay, November 16th, 10:00am – 1:30pm
Break out your creativity and have fun making a set of 4-6 holiday ornaments in this ceramic workshop! Learn how to use molds to make shapes such as stars and hearts, or learn how to create your own shape out of clay, applying underglaze to add a dash of color and shine. Your ornaments will be stained and fired in the kiln, ready for pickup November 25--just in time for the winter holidays and decorations or handmade gifts. Please bring sketch paper, pencil, eraser, and a ruler to class. All other materials included. Ages 10 and up are welcome to register with an adult.
 
WCC Community Art Ed Classes & Regisration: http://whatcom.edu/academics/community-continuing-education

HELIOTROPE ART EXTRAVAGANZA
BELLINGHAM, WA - JULY 25, 2019 Allied Arts of Whatcom County is celebrating 40 years of supporting our creative community and to celebrate we are throwing one heck of a party! We are invading the Heliotrope Hotel on Sunday, October 13, from 3pm to 7pm. The Heliotrope Hotel located at 2419 Elm St, Bellingham, WA 98225 in the Fountain District. Artists and organizations will take over the rooms and create interactive art displays, performances and music will be all over the hotel grounds, and food trucks will keep everyone’s bellies full. All ages are invited to come wander the hotel and grounds, listening to music, participate in immersive art experiences, sip beverages and eat their way through food trucks. Admission for the event will be $5 for adults and free for children under 12.
Artists aren’t handed the keys of their rooms until just a few hours before people begin showing up – so it’s a real feat of planning and swift artistry. They also need to completely move out and leave the room as it was after the event!
 
Rooms will vary from performances to installations to having items on display for sale. Featured artists and organizations are all active Allied Arts of Whatcom County members and have helped to make Whatcom County known for the arts locally, regionally and nationally.
 
Event programs will available the week prior to the event at the Heliotrope Hotel, Allied Arts Gallery, and online at www.alliedarts.org. It includes a map and information about the various themes of the rooms, artists and organizations.
 
Based on a similar event that took place in Boise, ID, the Heliotrope Art Extravaganza committee selected this year’s participants. “We want to give Allied Arts member artists and organizations an opportunity for showing their work, and to give the community a taste of the quality arts we have throughout the county.
 
Allied Arts of Whatcom County is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to the arts in our region by empowering local artists through organized festivals and events, enriching our local school children through educational outreach programs, and working as a liaison to art enthusiasts of all ages to help make our region a creative, vibrant place to live.
The Heliotrope Hotel is a 1950’s motel turned modern Pacific Northwest headquarters for hospitality, relaxation, and recreation. The owners - artists and designers, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, avid adventurers, and community contributors - are locals who care about this unique northwest corner and their guests’ experience here.
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If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Hart at 360-676-8548 or kelly@alliedarts.org.