on painting and keeping journals

This is a studio blog of sorts. I make art to stay sane. Join me!

By Amanda Close

· Launched 4 months ago

on painting and keeping journals

Introducing a 28-day Creativity Reset

An invitation to explore your creativity for 28 days in July 2026

Jun 21•Amanda Close

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Seven Journaling Archetypes and Books to Inspire Everyone!

So many books, so much magic...

May 17•Amanda Close

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Aloha, Hawaii + A Grand (and potentially chaotic) Experiment

April 2026 Newsletter

Apr 13•Amanda Close

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Hello! Here I am making art & writing on Substack!

How I got here and where I am going.

Mar 7•Amanda Close

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Starting Something New

Hello! I'm starting a substack! I'm not sure how this will develop, but thing is for certain: this will be a place for talking about art, journal…

Feb 20•Amanda Close

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on painting and keeping journals

This is a studio blog of sorts. I make art to stay sane. Join me!