A free mini class using art-making as a self-care practice to connect with your inner voice.
Kickstart Your Art For Self-Care Practice with Jessica Swift
Kickstart Your Art For Self-Care Practice is a free, self-paced mini class that teaches you how to use art-making as a tool for radical self-care. Over the course of five lessons, each guided by a simple but powerful prompt, you'll learn to tap into your intuition, listen to your inner voice, and express your genuine emotions through art — no experience or fancy supplies required.
This isn't about technique or making perfect art. It's about turning the act of making things into a meaningful self-care ritual that deepens your relationship with yourself. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone who hasn't picked up a marker in years, the lessons meet you exactly where you are and invite you to explore, play, and connect.
Outcomes
- Use art-making as a daily self-care practice
- Tap into your intuition through creative prompts
- Express your emotions through art without judgment
- Build a consistent creative practice that feeds you
- Deepen your connection to your inner self
What's included?
Lesson 1: I Am...
A guided art prompt to help you explore and express your sense of self through creative making.
Lesson 2: I'm Allowed To...
An invitation to uncover what you're giving yourself permission to be, feel, or do — expressed through art.
Lesson 3: What's True For Me Right Now?
A reflective prompt to help you tune in and express your honest present-moment truth.
Lesson 4: What Would A Best Friend Tell You?
A gentle, compassionate prompt for accessing kindness and inner wisdom through art.
Lesson 5: What If...
A prompt to open up possibilities and imagination through your creative process.
Jessica's Story & Supplies Guide
Learn how Jessica developed this practice and get her favorite supply and resource recommendations.
Who is this for?
- Anyone curious about using art as a form of self-care or emotional expression
- People who want a simple, low-pressure way to start a creative practice
- Those going through a difficult time looking for a healthy creative outlet
- Artists of all levels who want to reconnect with the joy of making
About the creator
Jessica Swift
Founder of Jessica Swift Design | Artist, Surface Pattern Designer & Author | Art as a Tool for Radical Self-Care
I'm an artist, surface pattern designer, fabric designer, and author based in Portland, OR. I started my creative business at 23 — self-taught in nearly everything I do — and have spent nearly two decades building a practice rooted in color, joy, and...
