Welcome to Studio Notes!
We all need an outlet for our creative musings, whether it’s art journaling, blogging, or both. Studio Notes is an art blog where I combine written notes, photos, and videos to share inspiration and insight from my experience as an abstract painter from Miami. Here you’ll find recommendations for my favorite artistic materials, art journaling ideas, and plenty of tips that have motivated me throughout my own creative journey. I’m so glad you’re here!
Welcome to Studio Notes!
We all need an outlet for our creative musings, whether it’s art journaling, blogging, or both. Studio Notes is an art blog where I combine written notes, photos, and videos to share inspiration and insight from my experience as an abstract painter from Miami. Here you’ll find recommendations for my favorite artistic materials, art journaling ideas, and plenty of tips that have motivated me throughout my own creative journey. I’m so glad you’re here!
About The Author
Sara Schroeder is a Miami Painter and creativity mentor guiding individuals in pursuit of their creative voice. In her blog, Studio Notes, Sara shares inspiration and insight from her unique perspective as a mixed media artist, as well as art journaling ideas and recommendations for materials, methods, and more!
About The Author
Sara Schroeder is a Miami Painter and creativity mentor guiding individuals in pursuit of their creative voice. In her blog, Studio Notes, Sara shares inspiration and insight from her unique perspective as a mixed media artist, as well as art journaling ideas and recommendations for materials, methods, and more!
About The Author
Sara Schroeder is a Miami Painter and creativity mentor guiding individuals in pursuit of their creative voice. In her blog, Studio Notes, Sara shares inspiration and insight from her unique perspective as a mixed media artist, as well as art journaling ideas and recommendations for materials, methods, and more!
Mindful Art Workshops
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A Mindful Art Workshop
Use intuitive drawing and reflective written journaling to connect with your inner wisdom.
In this workshop we’ll tap into our authentic, personal wisdom using written journaling […]
Mindful Art Workshops
What We Already Know
A Mindful Art Workshop
Use intuitive drawing and reflective written journaling to connect with your inner wisdom.
In this workshop we’ll tap into our authentic, personal wisdom using written journaling […]
Four Things I Stopped Doing This Summer
Four Things I Stopped Doing This Summer
How evaluating some of my habitual practices is helping me live more authentically.
July 21, 2023
This summer I stopped painting […]
Manifesting the Artist’s Life & Career We Want!
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Nisha Btesh of the Hola Gwapa fashion brand and podcast. This is the second time we've time we've chatted, and it was interesting for me to hear how my own thought process has shifted since our last conversation in 2020. This time around, in Nisha's words, "We sit down and dive deep into topics like the nitty gritty business side of being an artist, the joy that comes from doing things your own way, the power of purpose and manifesting your dream career, aaaand the significant impact journaling can have on your growth as an artist".
A Peek At My Handbook Journal Pages
This little Handbook journal is one of my […]
Dreams in 2023
It's easy to make excuses and tell ourselves there isn't enough time in the day to pursue our passion projects, but in 2023 I'm looking at my time and priorities differently.
Color Block Art
Color block painting was first popularized by Piet Mondrian in the first half of the 20th century. Since then the concept has swept through creative industries and undergone many conceptual iterations. Here's a look at where we see it today.
That Time I Partnered with Alto, the Luxury Ride Share Company
Shortly before their launch during Art Basil Miami 2021, Alto invited me to be the local featured artist for their Miami Alto + The Arts Car and have my work featured on one of their elevated ride-share vehicles.
From There to Here; my first solo exhibition, and Part of the Taking Up Space Initiative
Merch for the holidays!
Society6 will be the home of art adorned products that I can't make on my own and don't have the capacity to outsource one by one. I can offer so many items I wouldn't be able to offer without their help. Magic!
Fun for Your Ears. . .
WooHoo!! You found it! Enter here for *all the links*. My art studio playlist for the summer is inside, as well as several of my most recent artist interviews from around the internet.
Creating abstract base layers with watercolor
It’s no secret that many of my smaller abstract pieces on paper are created with watercolors. […]
How I Title My Work: a peek into observation and stream of consciousness journaling.
Finding a title for each work of art can be difficult. Here are some tricks I use to get to something meaningful when a good title feels elusive.
Resource Links From Our Jan 15 Live Instagram Studio Chat
Just click the photo below and it will take you to the convo if you missed it!
The Beauty of an Art Journal
The journal is giving me an opportunity to cast aside expectations, both personal and perceived, and dive into deep curiosity.
At long last, welcome!
Friends, it is my greatest pleasure, at […]
Meet Sara Schroeder
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Four Things I Stopped Doing This Summer
Four Things I Stopped Doing This Summer
How evaluating some of my habitual practices is helping me live more authentically.
[…]
Manifesting the Artist’s Life & Career We Want!
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Nisha Btesh of the Hola Gwapa fashion brand and podcast. This is the second time we've time we've chatted, and it was interesting for me to hear how my own thought process has shifted since our last conversation in 2020. This time around, in Nisha's words, "We sit down and dive deep into topics like the nitty gritty business side of being an artist, the joy that comes from doing things your own way, the power of purpose and manifesting your dream career, aaaand the significant impact journaling can have on your growth as an artist".
Dreams in 2023
It's easy to make excuses and tell ourselves there isn't enough time in the day to pursue our passion projects, but in 2023 I'm looking at my time and priorities differently.
Color Block Art
Color block painting was first popularized by Piet Mondrian in the first half of the 20th century. Since then the concept has swept through creative industries and undergone many conceptual iterations. Here's a look at where we see it today.
That Time I Partnered with Alto, the Luxury Ride Share Company
Shortly before their launch during Art Basil Miami 2021, Alto invited me to be the local featured artist for their Miami Alto + The Arts Car and have my work featured on one of their elevated ride-share vehicles.
From There to Here; my first solo exhibition, and Part of the Taking Up Space Initiative
Merch for the holidays!
Society6 will be the home of art adorned products that I can't make on my own and don't have the capacity to outsource one by one. I can offer so many items I wouldn't be able to offer without their help. Magic!
Fun for Your Ears. . .
WooHoo!! You found it! Enter here for *all the links*. My art studio playlist for the summer is inside, as well as several of my most recent artist interviews from around the internet.
Creating abstract base layers with watercolor
It’s no secret that many […]
How I Title My Work: a peek into observation and stream of consciousness journaling.
Finding a title for each work of art can be difficult. Here are some tricks I use to get to something meaningful when a good title feels elusive.
Resource Links From Our Jan 15 Live Instagram Studio Chat
Just click the photo below and it will take you to the convo if you missed it!
The Beauty of an Art Journal
The journal is giving me an opportunity to cast aside expectations, both personal and perceived, and dive into deep curiosity.
Meet Sara Schroeder
Subscribe To The Newsletter
Learn About The INSPIRED Monthly Membership