Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development
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Mindful Digital Art: 5 Prompts for Self Development
This course is part of Self-Care Essentials: Embrace & Nurture the Real You Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Breathe in…Breathe out…And breathe easy after cultivating mindfulness and personal development with Morgan Harper Nichols.
From the start, Morgan Harper Nichols’ art has been inspired by the stories, people, and places around her. What started as a way to respond to others’ experiences, her instantly relatable illustrations transformed into so much more. Now with over 2 million followers across her social platforms, partnerships with brands like Target and Hallmark, and four published books, Morgan’s work continues to welcome and warm the hearts of her community. In this 75-minute class for artists and newcomers alike, Morgan guides you through five of her favorite exercises to ground, reflect, and flourish through mindful illustration. Working alongside Morgan you'll explore: * Making room for yourself in your creative practice * Playing with color, texture, and pattern * Infusing meaning, emotion, and story into your work * Finding inspiration and motivation as an artist Plus, Morgan shares her tips for growing a community online, and provides an exclusive download with prompts to continue learning and creating after class. This class is for everyone, as long as you’re ready to slow down, be kind to yourself, and breathe. For full-time artists, you’ll get permission to take the pressure off and create just because you can. For first-time artists, you’ll discover practical ideas and tips for how to bring mindful craft into your everyday life. By the end, you’ll have five one-of-a-kind art pieces to share with the world or treasure for yourself—plus the tools to make every day a little bit more centered and creative! This class is specifically designed around digital illustration, though many of Morgan's principles are universal regardless of your medium. While Morgan uses an iPad, Apple Pencil, and Adobe Fresco, you can use your tools of choice. Any tablet and stylus or Wacom will work, as will Procreate. Instructor bio: Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist and poet whose work is inspired by real-life interactions and stories. Her art has been featured in collaboration with various places such as Target, Starbucks, Anthropologie, Athleta, Hallmark, TJ Maxx and more. Morgan's book of poetry All Along You Were Blooming is a Wall Street Journal bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold. Morgan is originally from Atlanta Georgia, and is also the creator of the Storyteller app and Garden24.
This module introduces mindful digital art as a tool for self-discovery. You’ll uncover your creative curiosity, prepare your canvas, and build the foundation for a practice that blends artistic exploration with personal development.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
- Discover Your Creative Curiosity•6 minutes
- Prepare Your Canvas•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Project Instructions•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
In this module, you’ll begin your first guided exercises. By embracing oneness and reimagining landscapes, you’ll explore perspective and connection, expanding how you use art to reflect your inner and outer worlds.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Exercise 1: Embrace Oneness•8 minutes
- Exercise 2: Redefine Landscape•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
This module focuses on adding depth to your practice. Through layers and textures, you’ll create artwork that represents personal stories, feelings, and insights—building richer connections between creativity and self-expression.
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2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Exercise 3: Build Personal Layers•12 minutes
- Exercise 4: Relate to Texture•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
In the final module, you’ll combine reflection and lettering to capture insights from your creative journey. You’ll also design strategies to continue your mindful digital art practice long after the course is complete.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Exercise 5: Reflect and Letter•9 minutes
- Continue Your Practice•10 minutes
- Final Thoughts•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Course Project•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
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