Creative Flow & Pool Floats: A 20-Minute Art Journal Escape

There’s something magical about letting go, grabbing your favorite supplies, and just creating—no pressure, no perfection, just flow.

In this week’s lesson inside the Doodle Friends Art Club, we dive into exactly that kind of creative moment. I’m building a playful art journal page filled with colorful pool floats, and the entire process takes just about 20 minutes. It’s the kind of page that feels light, joyful, and totally freeing.

What makes it fun is the way we blend watercolors and markers together. I use fast-drying watercolors to lay down the base, watercolor markers to add rich color and movement, and finish it off with acrylic markers for crisp highlights and bold drop shadows.

You’ll see how I layer and play, making color choices that feel spontaneous but bring the page to life with energy. It's a great reminder that creative flow doesn’t require hours—sometimes just 20 focused minutes can shift your entire mood.

✨ Want a taste of the magic?
Enjoy this 90-second preview clip from the lesson to spark your own imagination and get a feel for how the process unfolds.

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Whether you're painting pool floats or just dipping your toes back into creativity, I hope this inspires you to open your journal and let the colors flow.