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Minutes a Day 7-day art program art and affirmation reset art and mindfulness art for mental health beginner-friendly art calming art experience creative calm creative self-care creative wellness daily art practice emotional reset grounding through creativity healing art journey mindful art nervous system reset no art skills needed self-care through art stress relief wellness through creativity Jul 31, 2025

Hey, guess what? I have something super exciting to share with you 🤩

My new program is now available! It’s called Creative Calm: 7-Day Art & Affirmation Reset.

This program will:

👉 Reset Your Nervous System in Just Minutes a Day
Gentle art invitations, soothing affirmations, and mindful pauses h...

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When It Rains art and healing journey art and wellness youtube artist’s healing journey bone loss from cancer meds creative calm dental pain and wellness healing through art managing unexpected pain self-care and surrender why no youtube video Jul 29, 2025

It’s been one of those weeks.


You know the kind—where everything seems to happen at once, and suddenly, you're juggling more than you ever thought you could.

No YouTube video this week, and here’s the behind-the-scenes look at why.


🚫 First: My Computer Hit Its Limit

I love creating weekly vi...

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Finding Light in Overwhelm art and soul insider authenticity barbara lynn burns burnout danielle laporte emotional healing emotional wellness faith finding light gratitude healing journey mindfulness overwhelm self-compassion spiritual growth white hot truth Jul 23, 2025

 When the situation overwhelms, let your love take over. Look for it. Look for the light with more intensity than ever in all the density and confusion that's swirling on the planet. This is what it means to have faith; faith that you'll keep finding the light. Don't waver in your gratitude for what...

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Draw and Paint Simplified Face Part 2 art and soul insider art for beginners art for stress relief art for wellness art teacher tutorial beginner face drawing tutorial creative calm draw a simplified face draw and paint with me easy face painting gesso techniques how to paint a face intuitive painting jane davenport jane davenport acrylics mindful art practice mixed media face tutorial painting faces for beginners painting skin tones beginners simplified portrait painting Jul 13, 2025

🎨 Draw & Paint a Simplified Face – Part 2

A Mindful Art Project to Explore Expression, Style & Intuition

If you're looking for a gentle, creative escape that blends learning with calm, you're in the right place.

This week on my YouTube channel, Art & Soul Insider with Barbara Lynn Burns, we’re ...

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My Four Favourite Tools for Self-Care art and wellness tools art for self-care art therapy resources barbara lynn burns beginner art tools creative wellness daily art routine oracle cards and journaling pomofocus self-care for women watercolour tips Jul 13, 2025

My Four Favourite Tools for Self-Care

Are you just starting out as a person who wants to use creating art as a self-care tool? 😍

I’ve been there and done that, and I understand it’s tricky to find the best products to make those everyday/weekly creations much simpler! So, here are my favorite ar...

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No YouTube Video Last Week art and wellness art heals art journaling burnout recovery creative calm guided meditation mindful creativity self-care stress relief women over 40 Jul 12, 2025

Dear Art & Soul Insider,

This week was supposed to be my vacation. A time to rest, recharge, and maybe even get my hands into the soil and pull a few weeds from my mailbox garden. But instead? I’ve spent every day — from early morning to late evening — in front of my computer, deep in a battle wi...

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Liquid Watercolours Part 2 art and wellness art for busy women art for stress relief art journaling art therapy beginner art canadian art teacher creative calm creative mindfulness daily art practice dr. ph. martin’s radiant watercolors how to use liquid watercolours intuitive painting liquid watercolour mindful art self-care through art soulful art watercolor florals watercolor techniques wellness for women Jul 01, 2025

🖌️ NEW VIDEO: Liquid Watercolour Part 2 + a Creative Calm Special!
Because you deserve a moment for yourself.

Hi lovely soul,

If life’s been busy (or a little overwhelming lately), today’s video and offer are just for you. 🌿

🎨 Watch Now: Liquid Watercolour Part 2
I’m back in the studio playing wi...

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Liquid Watercolours art and soul insider art and wellness art for beginners art for busy women art for stress relief art therapy at home beginner watercolor tutorial creative calm dr. ph. martin’s radiant watercolors liquid watercolour mindful painting positive and negative space round brush tips watercolor floral painting Jun 16, 2025

🌸 Liquid Watercolour for Beginners: Radiant Colour, Calm Mind 🎨

Are you a busy woman craving creativity, calm, and connection?
You're in the right place.

Welcome to Art & Soul Insider with Barbara Lynn Burns—where art meets wellness and every brushstroke brings a little more peace into your life....

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Permission to Proceed Jun 14, 2025

Spread some joy. Write a book, cook a meal, hit the gym – start with yourself and pass your joy on to others. It's clear skies ahead! Make happy the new norm.

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How I Boosted My Confidence art and confidence boost self-esteem confidence building confidence for creatives creative healing emotional wellness gentle motivation how to feel confident manifest your goals mental health and creativity mindset tips personal growth positive self-talk self-love practices women’s empowerment Jun 10, 2025

How I Boosted My Confidence

If you're struggling to boost your confidence, take note.

The only thing harder than boosting your confidence is maintaining it.

There are the ongoing adjustments to make sure you stay on course, the bad days that make you want to throw in the towel and never-ending ...

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Kandinsky Inspired Flowers Part 3 art & soul insider art and wellness art for mental health art for self care art journaling ideas art teacher tutorial beginner art project beginner gouache tutorial creative wellness easy flower painting expressive flower painting gouache flowers gouache painting for beginners intuitive art meditative art mindful art mixed media flowers relaxing art video stress relief art Jun 10, 2025

🎨 Kandinsky Inspired Flowers Part 3: Playing with Gouache & Line Work for Mindful Art

Are you craving a creative outlet that soothes your soul and teaches you real art techniques? Whether you’re new to painting or simply looking for a gentle way to slow down, you’re in the right place.

In my lat...

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Kandinsky Inspired Flowers Part 2 art and wellness art for busy women art teacher tips art therapy at home beginner flower painting creative self care easy gouache flowers gouache layering tips gouache painting for beginners gouache techniques kandinsky inspired art mindful art tutorial mindful painting session painting for relaxation relaxing art for women soulful art projects stress relief painting wellness through art women’s creative wellness Jun 03, 2025

Find Creative Calm with Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers Using Gouache (Part 2)

Are you a busy woman craving a creative escape? You’re not alone. In a world full of deadlines and distractions, making time for creativity can be a powerful way to reconnect with yourself. That’s exactly what we’re doing i...

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Are you Ready to Finally Start Painting?

The Beginner's Guide to Acrylics will give you all the information you need to start painting! It is something I wish I had when I first started with acrylics. Inside is a

  • checklist of supplies needed,
  • a list of colours to make all the colours of the world and more!

This is your first step in learning about acrylics. The sooner you start, the sooner you paint!

I want this Guide!