What Are Art Snacks? (And Why They Matter When You’re Overwhelmed)

What Are Art Snacks?

And Why They Matter When You’re Overwhelmed

I used to believe that in order to be creative, I needed uninterrupted time.
A clean workspace.
All the “right” supplies.
A quiet house (which never existed).
And the energy to be inspired.

The truth? That setup rarely happens.

Especially for women like us; holding down jobs, caring for families, running households, supporting aging parents, and trying to remember who we are in the midst of it all.

That’s why, years ago, I started making what I call “art snacks.”

So… what are art snacks?

They're tiny creative moments.
Little doses of beauty, play, and self-expression that take 5–15 minutes.
They don't ask for perfection. They don’t need a plan.

They’re permission to begin, even when you feel tired or unsure.

You don’t have to finish a whole painting.
You don’t even need a fancy journal.

You just need to show up, with supplies you love, a paint smudge, a page to scribble on and say: “I matter enough to make something today.”

Why art snacks work (especially when you're overwhelmed):

• They lower the bar. You’re not committing to hours - just minutes.

• They rebuild trust with your creative self.

• They help you feel something again: joy, peace, energy, even just curiosity.

• They make space in a life that feels too full of everything else.

What counts as an art snack?

• Ripping and gluing paper scraps into a mini collage

• Swiping watercolor across a scrap piece of paper

• Doodling a word or phrase you need to hear

• Painting on junk mail

• Drawing spirals while listening to music

• Taping a quote into your journal and coloring around it

All of these are valid. All of them are enough.

Want to try some?

Grab it here to get started today

And if you’re feeling that little whisper inside, the one asking for more, keep your eyes on your inbox. Something special is coming…

With paper scraps in my hair and a peaceful heart,
xo,  Amy