Love Sum

05/21/2026

Give BLACKOUT POETRY a try in your altered book art journal.

On an old book page (I keep mine from old art journals when I'm thinning it out), find words that jump out to you and blackout (or paint) the rest. The result: a little poem to inspire your artwork.

✨ Gentle art practices for everyday healing.
No experience needed — just you & the process.
🔗 Work with me → link in bio
📍 Love Sum |

05/15/2026

This didn't require me to be "perfect" or to be a trained artist.

It required showing up.

These pages are what it looks like when you decide (even just for an afternoon) that you get to make something too.

No art experience. No pressure. Just you and a practice that's entirely yours.

Altered Book Art Journal Workshop
June 12 | 4–6pm | Madison, WI
$35 | All supplies provided
🔗 Gift for your future self: https://aohm.myflodesk.com/artjournaljune12

05/13/2026

Been feeling this a little extra these days. You too?

05/12/2026

In-person workshops and therapeutic art sessions coming up in June through Art of Healing Madison!

JUNE 2026 WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

We have some really beautiful things coming up this June at Art of Healing Madison — and I'd love to see you at one of them.

Here's what's on the schedule:
🎨 Start an Altered Book Art Journal Workshop
Friday, June 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Take an old book and make it entirely yours. Two hours to slow down, get your hands into something creative, and leave with an art journal that holds whatever you need it to hold. No experience needed.
👉 aohm.myflodesk.com/artjournaljune12

🎨 The Renewal Studio — Session #1
Tuesday, June 23 | 4:00–5:30 PM
A gentle, guided space to rest, reflect, and reconnect. More details at the link.
👉 aohm.myflodesk.com/renewalsession1

🎨 Slow Down Studio
Tuesday, June 30 | 12:00–1:30 PM
A drop-in art session for anyone who needs an hour and a half that's just for them. Brief check-in, open studio time, closing reflection. Bring your own supplies or use what's available.
👉 aohm.myflodesk.com/slowdownjune30

All events held at 700 Rayovac Dr., Suite 307, Madison, WI. Space is limited — advanced registration required.

❤️ Share this with someone who needs a little more slow in their June.

05/08/2026

Do something today your future self will thank you for.

Altered Book Art Journal Workshop
Hosted by and Wildflower Therapies
June 12 | 4–6pm | Madison, WI
$35 | All supplies provided | No art experience needed

🔗 Grab your spot: https://aohm.myflodesk.com/artjournaljune12

05/01/2026

What if making art was actually on your list this month?

More Art Monthly is a free where I share prompts, inspo, and freebies to help you show up for your creative self, one month at a time.

Read on, friends >> https://open.substack.com/pub/thelovesum/p/more-art-monthly-may-2026?r=3fhbfs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/01/2026

Imagine finding this on your Monday. 👀

I’m sprinkling these around Madison for the teachers, nurses, therapists, and caregivers who give everything and rarely put themselves first.

Tag someone who needs this message. Drop a Madison spot in the comments and I just might leave one there. 💙

10/17/2025

What would happen if we actually gave ourselves a minute?

No big plan. Just a few quiet moments to check in.

Mini reset ideas:
- Three slow, intentional breaths
- Go outside and notice 5 things around you
- Go for a walk
- Create a little art
- Call a friend who helps fill your soul cup
- Engage in some guided journaling
- Take a mindful shower or bath
- Change up your environment

What are your go-to ways to reset? Bonus if they’re mini actions you can do in 15 min or less.

10/09/2025

More Art Monthly is back!

🤓--> https://open.substack.com/pub/thelovesum/p/more-art-monthly-october-2025?r=3fhbfs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

06/06/2025

A round up of some feel-good, art and wellness tips, activities, and resources for the month.