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the artist's way companion list
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items the artist's way by julia cameron is a guide to help people with creative recovery, even if you think you aren't creative at all. after trying to complete the twelve-weel journey multiple times, i have finally gotten to a point where i've made tons o...
Sections
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the book
to motivate you
supplies
artist date ideas
apps & websites
the book
if you want to start the journey, let's make sure you have the books. the first recommendation is the only requirement.
first thing's first, you need the book & you need to crack it open daily. let's commit.
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition
the official workbook to accompany the artist's way
The Artist's Way Workbook
to motivate you
this is a collection of videos by myself and others that you can watch if you want to know what the artist's way is about from a participant perspective, if you need motivation to start or keep going, or if you just want to see how others are getting...
a really good intro to the book from a participant perspective. they are also a graphic designer, like me!
Watch This Before Starting The Artist's Way
another solid intro to the artist's way that will help you understand what to expect
the book that unlocked my creativity: The Artist's Way
i decided to document my personal process & here is week one!
this creative exercise will change your life (the artist's way week one)
a complete playlist of doechii's journey through the artist's way. doechii herself said she randomly found the book discarded on the street (after ironically deciding to take a different route that day,) decided to pick it up, and it has changed her ...
Doechii: The Artist’s Way
supplies
a comprehensive list of supplies that may help you get more creative, or help you complete projects as you go week to week.
my absolute favorite little notebooks for on-the-go notes, sketching, brainstorming, etc. having a notebook handy is so helpful during this process and this one will fit in your pocket.
Field Notes
another preferred notebook of mine. i always go for dotted or squared, depending on the use!
Notebooks - LEUCHTTURM1917
if you're into creating visual art, this is my favorite oil pastel brand. i'm not fine artist but these are so bright and so soft; as a faux artist, i love them!
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels - Set of 48
my favorite colored pencils will become your favorite colored pencils too.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Sets
loved by illustrators, journaling enthusiasts, and note-takers. these pens have been in my top 5 my entire life.
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens
i love this brand for everyday carry & travel bags. this one is a good size to bring on your artist dates.
Baboon To The Moon Crescent Crossbody (4.7L)
a slightly larger day bag option. this color is so cute.
Baboon To The Moon Go-Tote Bucket (9L)
a traveler's notebook system is currently my favorite way to journal/keep multiple journals. this is the exact one i use. i went with an affordable option to make sure i would actually use it. i use it daily, multiple times a day!
WANDERINGS Regular Size Travelers Notebook
recommending the original (official) traveler's notebook because you can't go wrong with real leather.
TRAVELER'S notebook
if you're willing to spend much more, the louise carmen is the crowd favorite of traveler's. personally, i will be getting one made direct from the source next time i happen to be in paris, haha.
Louise Carmen Notebooks
i'm literally always going to find a way to recommend a kindle. in my opinion, this is a must-have in life in general if you ever have the urge to bring literally any book outside. in this case, it'll be useful to bring an ebook version of the artist...
Kindle E-readers
artist date ideas
artist dates are one of the major components of the artists way. you'll need to do at least one every week so you'll need a bunch of ideas in order to plan in advance and make sure you actually do them. here are some resources that may help you plan ...
if you become a member at a participating museum at a certain level, you get free or reduced admission to many other participating museums (arts, history, culture) across the U.S.
NARM Association
museums should always be accessible! those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,500 museums throughout the United States.
Museums for All
if you're stuck on things to do, i always recommend checking out airbnb experiences. you never know what you'll find locally to you.
Airbnb Experiences
virtual experiences are perfect for when you don't have time to get outside. you're meant to do your artist dates alone, but you can also gift an experience to someone else if you have a friend doing this process with you! but attend your experiences...
Uncommon Experiences 2025
from shipped DIY kits to complete at home, to local irl experiences, 1800-Flowers has a solid selection of some easy artist dates.
1800Flowers Experiences
I LOVE skillshare. This is a great resource for an artist date that involves learning a new skill. I did a lettering course and now its a fun hobby.
Skillshare
the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips.
Google Arts & Culture
find an indie bookstore near you! & then i highly suggest finding the nearest coffee shop after. dream date!
Indie Bookstore Finder
apps & websites
we're deep in the digital age so of course you might want to check out some apps to inspire, organize, or help you stay on top of things.
i use this app to time tack both work & personal tasks. time tracking has helped me protect my creative time, and make sure i'm giving myself that time!
Toggl Track
another solid option for time tracking/focusing. this one is cute because you get a cool visualization of how your time is spent and the stats are great.
Forest - Stay focused, be present
a prompt-based app to help you unlock your creativity, brainstorm, and get inspired.
Brainsparker
of course i have pinterest on the list. endless inspiration, recipes, diy ideas, etc. you may also want to use it to help you vision board.
Pinterest
my favorite website for digital design, video, & audio resources. i spend a lot of time creating on the computer and most of my resources come from here.
Envato
whenever i see something i want to screenshot, bookmark, take a picture of, or use later, i send it to this app. it houses everything i've ever come across and creates a searchable database so it's easy to reference at a later date.
MyMind
audio recording and transcription is a slept on but super useful tool. when i'm on the go and want to catch a fleeting thought, i'll use something like this to capture it & transcribing that audio allows me to repurpose it in multiple ways but es...
Transcribe - Speech to Text