Sharon Soneff has compiled a thoughtful collection of art journalists of all skill levels who use art and journaling in its many forms to overcome personal and physical challenges.  What I love about Art Journals & Creative Healing is not only does each contributor talk about what inspired the journal in a very personal and intimate way, but also how they’ve used it to heal, expand and grow.  Sharon has written thoughtful and provocative introductions which serve to enhance art journaling as a whole.  Here’s a review as posted on Amazon last year.

I just love this book! It confirmed what I’ve known and practiced for many years. Journaling helps bring a balance and healing to my life. What I didn’t realize was how when coupled with art expression it magnified the effect. I took a one hour art therapy class at college years ago, so this set the foundation for this concept. I appreciate the openess in which the artists and writers share their stories and examples of their creations.

The work is beautiful. The book is well written and well illustrated. My mother passed away last year. I have begun my own art journal titled, “The darkest day; the darkest night.” It has been so helpful to me that I have taken this great book to my school and shared it with some of my students and they are creating their own creative art journals. This book has touched my life and now is touching the lives of some of my students. Thank you Sharon Soneff for sharing this great work and for all those artists and writers who shared their stories!