🎨 Art Journal Alchemy is Open for Registration + Bonus Class for Early Birds!


Hello Reader,

I’m so excited to share that Art Journal Alchemy is now officially open for Early Bird Registration — and as someone on the waitlist, you’re first in line! I created Art Journal Alchemy because returning to art journaling sparked a creative breakthrough for me — one filled with freedom, joy, and a restored connection to soulful art-making. I knew I had to share that magic with you!

While I rarely do live online classes, I love this one so much that I've decided to make it a shared adventure! With a mix of 3 live Zoom sessions, 15+ guided video demos, and thoughtful prompts, we’ll move through the course together — like a real class — building momentum, sharing breakthroughs, and forming connections with fellow artists around the world. You’ll have lifetime access to all the videos, but the heart of this experience is our six-week transformation: a journey that opens the door to bold expression, playful experimentation, and a style of art that’s unmistakably your own.

As a special thank-you for signing up early, you’ll also unlock exclusive access to our Early Bird Bonus Zoom Experience — the Creative Bloom Session on Sunday, September 7 at 1 PM EST. This live class is a joyful warm-up for the course — a chance to gather as a group, spark your imagination, and begin uncovering your own artistic magic before the official start. It’s only available to early bird students, so be sure to enroll in Art Journal Alchemy before June 1st to save your seat! Class officially begins on September 15, 2025.

With love and excitement,
Cathy


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Cathy Nichols - Mixed Media Artist, Teacher & Oracle Deck Creator

Hi, I’m Cathy Nichols — mixed media artist, teacher, and lover of all things color and story. I help women reconnect with their creativity through joyful painting, expressive art journaling, and soulful visual storytelling. I’m the creator of Joy of Painting, Art Journal Alchemy, and Create Your Own Oracle Deck - three signature online courses that celebrate beauty, imperfection, and personal expression. I’m also the artist behind three bestselling oracle decks — The Synchronicity Deck, Story Cards, and The Flower Medicine Deck — all designed to inspire intuitive insight and creativity. Whether I'm teaching color theory, leading retreats, or painting birds and blooms, my goal is to help others make art that feels both magical and meaningful.

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