Making Meaning with
Quinn McDonald: A Review
I first ran into Quinn's work when I was perusing some
websites for the #JournalChat Links Edition for all things journaling. I noted
her mix of art, journaling, humor, and an authentic point of view. Quinn has a
voice that simply wakes up the creative muse, gives you something to chew on
and consider, and maybe laugh heartily at the same time.
When I learned of her book, Raw Art Journaling, I decided to check it out and see what she had
to offer. Quinn's whole approach is relaxed, yet meaningful. Easy, yet
profound.
She offers several approaches to creating pages in the art
journaling genre while using text to add meaning and dimension to your
experience.
The ones that stood out most to me where favorite and
not-so-favorite words and using them in a context that really gives you
something to think about; yet it's not at all heavy handed, just authentic and
museful to you because they're your words.
I think what I love about Raw Art Journaling is Quinn's simplistic approach, step by step
instructions, and ways to make meaning that will stay with you, even if you
don't want anyone else to know about it. (She shows some clever ways to hide
your message without eliminating what you say altogether.)
Whether you want to go deep or keep it simple, Quinn shows
you her raw way of making art; you'll notice it doesn't feel intimidating or
overwhelming. Just simple and meaningful.
© 2012 by Dawn Herring
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