Illustrated Life Journal: A Daily Mindful Practice

Meet Kate, hear about her creative journey and love for illustration. Discover where she finds inspiration for her work and see some of the artists she admires.

Hear about the idea behind illustrated life journaling and what it means to Kate. See her favorite materials and learn how to use them whether at home or on the go. Explore the different areas in your life to look for inspiration for your illustrated life journal. Then, gather reference material and start creating your first drawing.

Start working through a variety of prompts and ideas such as gratitude or the last meal you ate. Discover how to create a comic book narrative by documenting your day, then going outdoors and illustrating the things that catch your attention. Fill your sketchbook with the things that bring you joy by learning how to work quickly with Kate’s tips.

Learn how to digitize your work and adjust your drawings in Photoshop. See how to share your work on social media and hear Kate’s final advice on how to keep up your daily habit of life journaling in your sketchbook.