Joyful Art Resources
Free tools to inspire your creativity and support your art journey—no matter where you're at today.
This is a growing library of free downloads, reference photos, beginner-friendly guides, and creative prompts—designed especially for artists who want to create with ease, joy, and flexibility. Whether you're just getting started or simply looking for inspiration that doesn't feel overwhelming, you're in the right place. Just sign up once and you'll get access to the full library—no strings, no repeated opt-ins.
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Everything You Need to Start Creating with Joy
Inside the Joyful Art Resources Hub, you’ll find a growing collection of tools to help you create more freely—at your own pace, in your own way. Whether you're painting from the kitchen table or from bed, these resources are here to support you.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Printable Guides & Mini Workbooks
Bite-sized art lessons, supply tips, and creative kickstarts—perfect for low-energy days - Reference Photos with Color Palettes
A curated library of inspiring photos + color ideas to spark your next painting - Creative Prompts & Printables
Loosen up and play with joyful prompts, affirmations, and exercises - Beginner-Friendly Tutorials
Gentle video walkthroughs and intro lessons to help you build confidence - Links to My YouTube & Blog
Find free lessons, behind-the-scenes updates, and more inspiration, all in one place
Just sign up once to unlock the full collection—no repeated opt-ins.
Here’s a Peek at What’s Inside
These are just a few of the joyful resources waiting for you in the library. When you sign up, you'll get instant access to all of them—and any new ones I add along the way!
Watercolor Texture Guide
Discover 13 simple ways of adding texture to your watercolor paintings using everyday tools. A playful guide to loosen up your style.
👉 Included in the Joyful Art Resources Hub
Watercolor Dog Demo
Learn how to use simple layering techniques to create beautiful negative space effects in watercolor. A gentle, step-by-step introduction.
👉 Included in the Joyful Art Resources Hub
6 Colors & How to Mix Them
Learn which six colors you really need and how to mix them confidently. Simplify your palette and get better results with less effort.
👉 Included in the Joyful Art Resources Hub
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💛 Want Even More Creative Support?
If you're enjoying these free resources, you’ll love the Art Creates Joy Club—my monthly membership designed to help you stay inspired, connected, and supported in your art practice.
Each month you’ll get a brand-new project, live sessions, creative prompts, and a kind community that understands what it means to create with joy—at your own pace, in your own way.
Whether it’s a burst of energy or a quiet moment, art has a place in your day.
A Little About Me
Hi, I’m Krista—an artist, educator, and firm believer that art should feel joyful, not overwhelming.
As someone who lives with chronic illness and ADHD, I know that creativity doesn’t always show up in a straight line. Some days are full of energy and flow; others… not so much. That’s why I create resources that are flexible, beginner-friendly, and designed to meet you wherever you’re at.
Whether you’re painting from your kitchen table or your couch, I hope these resources spark a little inspiration and help you reconnect with the joy of making art—at your own pace, in your own way.
