Heirloom Artwork to Inspire Creativity: Brittany DeSantis on Grief, Calligraphy, and the Power of Journaling (Part 2)

In part 2 of 2, Margo is joined by calligrapher and author, Brittany DeSantis. Brittany is most well known for her focus on mindfulness and the sensory experience of writing and creating: the sound of the pen on the paper, the way the ink flows on the page, the concentration it takes to form each stroke and how to find a “flow” by doing something just beyond your comfort zone. Journaling has become Brittany’s main focus. She pairs art and writing to show others a barrier-free way of expressing themselves and feels the outcome is always less important than the act of creating itself.

Margo and Brittany discuss:

  • Her path from rediscovering her love for art in a watercolor calligraphy class to founding Peak Paper Co
  • Transitioning from an advertising job to full-time artistry
  • How creating simple forms helped her in combating creative block
  • Art as a tool for navigating grief
  • Strategies that Brittany has found to be effective in balancing multiple roles and responsibilities like motherhood and entrepreneurship
  • The value of reaching out for mutually beneficial relationships
  • The importance of creating a supportive space for creativity
  • Finding inspiration from neuroaesthetics and the science-backed benefits of art-making
  • How she overcame imposter syndrome by focusing on teaching beginners
  • Her groundbreaking grief journal proposal and what it’s led to
  • What it’s been like to partner with a renowned brand like Montblanc
  • The therapeutic benefits of art and journaling
  • An upcoming retreat in Portugal that promises to be a haven for creative minds
  • And so much more

Connect with Brittany:

www.peakpaperco.com

www.peakpaperco.com/my-book

www.instagram.com/peakpaperco

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