Hi friends—Today’s trail stop is all about something I want you to really hear:
If you’re telling stories, you’re already making art.
Seriously. That notebook spread, that voice memo rant, that doodle in the margins? That counts.
We’re gonna explore what art really means (spoiler: it’s not just oil paints and trendy galleries), how your creative voice already shows up, and why noticing your own style can help you feel more confident as a storyteller.
What We’re Focusing On
Telling your story is making art
Your style is shaped by what you love
Creativity lives in your everyday life
Storytelling = Art (Even the Messy Kind)
Let’s start here: Storytelling is a creative act. And creativity? That’s art.
You don’t need a paintbrush or a published memoir to call what you do “art.” If you’re showing up with intention, connection, or just plain curiosity—you’re already making something meaningful.
Even if it’s just a half-scribbled notebook page that helped you process your morning meltdown, or a blurry photo you took because the light hit your coffee just right. That counts. That’s you putting your story out into the world, even just for yourself. That’s art.
Campfire Reflection
What makes something feel like “art” to you?
Your Style Is Shaped by What You Engage With
Here’s a fun thing to try: Think about the kinds of art or craft you love. Not just what you make, but also what you linger on. What do you screenshot? What’s saved to your Pinterest board? What’s that thing you always stop to admire at the thrift store?
The stuff you’re drawn to? That’s not random. It’s all part of your style; even if you’ve never put it into words before.
The way you tell stories—your colors, your pacing, the vibe of your pages—is shaped by all those things. So noticing what you love is the first step to understanding what makes your creative voice yours.
And when you’ve made something that feels like you, that’s when it really lands.
Campfire Reflection
When have you felt proud of how you told a story?
Creativity Lives in the Everyday
You don’t have to wait for the “right time” or a big project to be creative. You’re doing it all the time already.
It’s in how you organize your sticky notes. How you choose a photo to send to a friend. How you caption something on social media.
That’s your voice. That’s your style. That counts.
When you start seeing those moments as creative instead of just “normal,” it changes things. You’re not starting from scratch—you’ve already got a whole collection of stories and ideas. We’re just turning on the flashlight to help you notice them.
Campfire Reflection
Where do you see creativity in your everyday life?
🎨 Creative Challenge: “Art as Story”
Create a page that celebrates your story as art.
You might include:
Make a little list of art or craft you’ve loved (yes, glitter glue from 5th grade counts).
Cut and paste a mood board: scraps, stickers, receipts, magazine clippings—anything that feels like you.
Pick a favorite photo or screenshot and write: “This is art because…”
Doodle the difference between “before I read this lesson” and “after.”
Grab a quote from the lesson and turn it into the title of your page.
Remember: Take what works, leave the rest. There’s no wrong way to make something true.
Wrapping It Up
Here’s the truth: You’re already an artist.
Whether you’ve known it for years or you’re just starting to believe it—if you’re telling your story, your way, that’s enough. That’s more than enough.
You don’t need to finish the worksheet. You don’t need to have the “right” supplies. You’re here. You’re doing the work. That’s the whole point.
Join the Conversation
What’s one tiny creative moment from your day that you now realize…oh wow, that was art?
Drop it in the comments—one word, a sentence, a whole story—anything goes.
