Art Journal Dreams
discover the magic of art journaling
Play, explore, and experience the magic of art journaling as we create one beautiful page together, one layer at a time.
You might just discover, or rediscover, the creative practice you've been longing for...
Spark your creativity as you paint, collage and create a beautiful art journal page!
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4+ Hours Of Video Lessons Self-paced Online Art Class Instant, Lifetime Access Private Community Forum
Dive into the magic & get creating
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Whether you're curious about art journaling for the very first time or you've been away from your journal for a while, Art Journal Dreams is a joyful invitation to create one beautiful page and discover the heart of this magical practice.
Wherever you are on your creative path, do you ever feel like you’re...
… curious about art journaling, but unsure where to start?
Maybe you’ve admired journal pages, watched videos or gathered supplies, yet the blank journal still sits on the shelf waiting for the “right moment.”
Or perhaps you started once, then life got busy and your journal was left behind.
The good news? You don’t need a perfect idea or a plan. You simply need a first page, and I’m here to guide you step by step.
… creative, but you don't think of yourself as an artist?
Maybe you enjoy scrapbooking, card making, paper crafts or creative hobbies and feel drawn to mixed media art. Yet part of you still wonders, "Am I creative enough for that?"
Art journaling is a beautiful bridge between creativity and self-expression, inviting you to explore, experiment and discover the artist that's already within you.
… an artist, but craving more freedom and spontaneity?
You want to grow as an artist, but every piece feels like it should be "real art." When there's pressure to create something beautiful, finished or worthy of sharing, it becomes harder to experiment and follow your curiosity.
Art journaling offers a different experience. It's a place to play, explore ideas and create without expectations. In fact, it has helped me grow as an artist more than any other creative practice I've explored.
I created Art Journal Dreams just for you.
Together, we'll move beyond the fears and discover what makes art journaling such a playful, rewarding and magical creative practice.
What if you could…
Discover, or rediscover, the joy of art journaling
Create meaningful pages without worrying about “getting it right”
Reconnect with your creativity through a practice you'll love to return to
Turn your journal into a sanctuary for creativity, self-expression and play
Discover why so many artists fall in love with art journaling!
Art journaling is so much more than making art.
It's a creative practice that can nourish your imagination, replenish your spirit and become a joyful part of your life!
Hi, I’m Laly Mille
For years, I felt fascinated by art journaling.
I saw other artists sharing their journals, and it felt beautiful, meaningful and magical. I longed to try it myself, yet somehow I kept putting it off.
What if I couldn't fill the whole journal? What if I created a page I hated? What if this became yet another creative habit I tried but couldn't stick to?
I hadn't even begun, and already my inner critic was telling me I would fail.
Then one day, during a particularly stressful season of life, I finally opened a blank journal and created my first page… I was hooked!
Soon, my journal became much more than a place to make art. It became a sanctuary where I could reconnect with myself, a playground where I could experiment freely, and a creative practice I found myself returning to again and again. And over the years, it has helped me grow so much as an artist.
That's why I created Art Journal Dreams:
To help you take that first step, create your first page, and discover if art journaling might become the creative practice you've been looking for.
What students have discovered…
“Words cannot express my gratitude for this utterly inspiring class. I'm so thrilled to have participated, not procrastinated, in finally putting paints, inks, pens and crayons on paper. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable journey. Thank you for sharing so much and lighting the fire to get creative in my journal!”
— VICTORIA K.
“I have just completed your BEAUTIFUL workshop! Wowzers! You are an amazing teacher, Laly! I have done some form of art all my life, but this was a newer experience for me. I especially resonate with the spiritual, soulful touch you infuse in your class.”
— KALEY F.
"I really didn’t know what to expect from this class. I’ve always been a watcher more than a doer because I didn’t think I was talented enough to do this. In this very first lesson you just sparked my artistic flame and gave me the confidence to not only create, but to believe that I truly can create! So grateful."
— SHERYL P.
Discover the Magic of
Art Journaling
Make art just for you
Unlike artwork created for display, an art journal is a place where you can create for yourself. No audience, no expectations, no pressure to make it perfect.
Let the layers tell your story
Art journaling combines paint, collage, mark-making, imagery and words in a wonderfully layered process. Each page evolves one layer at a time, often revealing unexpected surprises along the way.
Explore endless possibilities
Your journal can hold dreams, memories, symbols, observations, creative experiments and so much more. There are no rules about what belongs on the page.
Ready to discover the magic for yourself? Let's create a beautiful art journal page together!
Dive into the magic & get creating!
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The Lessons
Create a beautiful and meaningful page
In this beginner-friendly class, we'll create a meaningful mixed media page together, layer by layer, while exploring what makes art journaling such a rewarding creative practice.
You'll learn how to build a page from the ground up using paint, collage, mark-making and storytelling. Along the way, you'll discover how a single lesson can lead to countless creative possibilities, because no two art journals are ever the same…
Part 1
Good Vibes & First Layers
Let's begin by letting go of the pressure to get things right.
We'll start by exploring some of the dreams, hopes and fears we carry as creatives, then give ourselves permission to loosen up and play. Through journaling, paint, collage and intuitive mark-making, you'll create rich first layers and discover that messy beginnings are often where the magic starts.
I'll guide you to:
Overcome the fear of the blank page
Create layered mixed media backgrounds with paint and collage
Add texture, marks and visual interest
Work intuitively and enjoy the process
Part 2
Building the Story of Your Page
Now we'll begin bringing meaning and intention to our layers.
You'll learn how to choose a color palette, build a composition and incorporate imagery and symbolism that reflect your own dreams and story. This is where your page begins to take on a life of its own.
I'll guide you to:
Create a balanced mixed media composition
Add beautiful focal points and visual interest
Choose colors that support the mood of your page
Use imagery and symbolism in meaningful ways
Build confidence as your page evolves layer by layer
Part 3
A Touch of Magic & Completing Your Page
In our final lesson, we'll add the details that make a page truly special.
From highlights and doodles to splatters, marks and tiny finishing touches, you'll discover some of my favorite ways to bring a page to life. This is also where your own creative voice starts to shine through.
I'll guide you to:
Add depth, detail and finishing touches
Fix anything that doesn’t feel quite right just yet
Add words to deepen the meaning of your page
Discover how the final layers can make your art uniquely yours
Complete your first art journal page with confidence!
In total, Art Journal Dreams has over 4 hours of high-quality video lessons.
I show and explain everything in detail, and I encourage you to make the process yours and work with what you’ve got. If you've ever taken a class with me, you know I like to keep it clear and super inspiring!
The class is in English with English closed captions available.
One class, infinite Possibilities
One of my favorite things about Art Journal Dreams is seeing how differently each student can interpret the same lesson. You can follow the process closely, change things around, or make the page entirely your own and take it in a new direction. There's no right or wrong, it's all allowed.
The pages below were all inspired by the same lesson, yet each one tells a different story.
And that's exactly what makes art journaling so magical!
What students experienced:
"For the first time I am not overthinking. I am not worrying about the media I choose. I am relaxed, at peace, and finding the process brings relief and joy. I love what is beneath each layer... I am intrigued, fascinated and playful all at the same time. This is a feeling I have never experienced."
— CHRISTINE H.
"Today reinforced that art journaling is something special, a secret only for me. When I write my thoughts on the journal page and cover them with layers of paint and collage, I love that I remember what thoughts are under those layers. It's my secret place."
— BETSY W.
"Knowing it would be private, hidden by layers, felt like my thoughts were wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket of care. My a-ha has been finding that since I don’t have the exact materials that you have, I really can trust myself to make decisions and rely on my own creativity."
— MARGIE PEARL T.
Dive into the magic & get creating!
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Recommended Supplies
You probably already own most of what you'll need for this class! These are simply suggestions. I encourage you to work with whatever you already have and love.
Inside the classroom, you'll find a more detailed supply list and plenty of alternatives.
Basic Supplies:
An art journal or mixed media paper
Glue or matte gel medium
Acrylic paints and white gesso (or white paint)
A few paintbrushes
Pens and pencils
Water, a rag and a palette
Collage materials:
Old book pages, sheet music or text papers
Decorative papers, tissue paper or magazine pages
A few inspiring words or phrases
A focal image such as a butterfly, bird, dragonfly, balloon or other symbol of hope and possibility
Optional extras:
Water-soluble crayons or pencils
Paint markers or permanent pens
Acrylic or alcohol inks
A palette knife or old plastic card
A craft heat tool for faster drying
Your Guide
for this creative journey
Hi, I'm Laly, and I'm so delighted you're here!
I'm a mixed media artist from France, and art journaling has become my favorite creative practice.
Whenever I feel creatively stuck, or life feels too challenging, my journal is the first place I return to. It's where I reconnect with my creativity, experiment without pressure, and simply enjoy the process of making art again.
What I love most about art journaling is that it brings together so many wonderful things: paint, collage, storytelling, imagination and self-expression. Over the years, it has helped me grow so much as an artist, and I hope it will do the same for you.
Inside Art Journal Dreams, we'll create a meaningful mixed media page together, one layer at a time, and discover what makes art journaling such a joyful and rewarding creative practice.
I can't wait to share this magical adventure with you!
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Your questions answered
If you don’t find an answer below, don’t hesitate to reach out by email at support@lalymille.com. We'll do our best to help!
I've never tried art journaling or mixed media before. I can't even draw a straight line! Can I really do this class?
Absolutely! Art journaling is wonderfully freeing and forgiving. You don't need drawing skills to create meaningful pages.
We'll use paint, collage, mark-making and simple mixed media techniques that anyone can enjoy. Because we work in layers, you'll soon discover that there's no need to fear mistakes. Almost anything can be changed, covered or transformed along the way.
I don’t have a lot of art supplies. Will I need to spend hundreds of dollars on a journal and supplies?
Not at all! I encourage you to work with what you already own and love.
A few basic paints, some glue, and an art journal are enough to get started. We'll also use simple collage materials like old book pages, magazines and recycled papers. If you don't have a journal yet, I'll even show you how to make your own.
I'm already an artist. Is this class too beginner for me?
Not at all. While Art Journal Dreams is designed as an introduction to art journaling, many experienced artists discover that working in a journal brings a whole new sense of freedom to their creative practice.
If you've been curious about art journaling but never quite begun, this class is the perfect place to start. You'll explore new mixed media techniques, create a meaningful first page, and discover a creative practice that can continue to inspire your art long after the class is over.
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How do I know if a class is the right fit for me?
I’m a self-taught artist and certified creativity coach, and I teach in a heart-centered, non-academic way. In my classes, you’ll see me creating in real time while being gently guided to explore your own inner and outer creative world. My classes are designed to help you connect more deeply with your most authentic creative voice.
The lessons include many of my personal techniques, some learned over the years and shared in my own way, others discovered through experimentation, intuition, and happy accidents.
I also share creative tips and gentle strategies to help you develop a meaningful practice, move through creative blocks, and expand your comfort zone with curiosity and kindness.
To know whether a class is the right fit for you, I encourage you to trust your intuition. If something about it sparks your curiosity, feels exciting, comforting, inspiring, or deeply resonant, then it is likely a beautiful fit for your creative journey.
On the other hand, if you are looking primarily for highly technical instruction, academic-style teaching, detailed critique, or professional certification, then my classes may not be the best fit for your expectations.
My teaching style includes intuition, symbolism, mindfulness, and occasional playful creative rituals or oracle cards for inspiration. If these approaches are not your cup of tea, you may prefer a different learning environment.
If you are unsure, I warmly encourage you to begin with one of my free lessons to experience my teaching style before registering for a paid class.
Please note that, due to the digital nature of the classes and immediate access to content, refunds are not offered after registration.
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My classes are e-courses, hosted online, and members get an individual, private account to access all their classes on my teaching platform.
All classes are self-study and self-paced. They’re not academic classes. There are no assignments to submit, no grades, no schedule, no certificates of completion, no live conferences. There’s no schedule to comply with, no “catching up” or “falling behind”, ever. They’re simply a space of freedom and creativity for you to explore and enjoy.
Most classes have lifetime access (as per our terms of service, "lifetime" means for the lifetime of the program). The videos are pre-recorded, so you can watch them at your own pace, whenever you want, and as many times as you wish. It’s up to you to find the rhythm that suits you best. Make time regularly to complete your course. It’s a gift you’re giving yourself!
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For most of my classes, you get lifetime access to the classroom and videos. "Lifetime" technically means for the lifetime of the program. If we were to retire a course (which so far has never happened), we’d give you several months' notice so you have plenty of time to complete the lessons. You can watch the videos within the classroom as often and as many times as you wish.
To protect the integrity of our content (and all the work that went into creating it) the videos are not downloadable. Therefore, before signing up, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. Refunds will not be made after registration.
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Yes. We have a private community forum within the classroom site where I check in once a week to answer questions and see what you’ve shared! Of course, I also do my best to offer as much information as possible within the class videos, text and other resources. Don’t hesitate to watch twice and pause the videos! The other participants will also be able to help you.
Please keep in mind that the classroom site is the place where all the teaching takes place. I won’t answer individual questions by email or on social media. The Classroom Community Forum is accessible directly from within the menu of the classes.
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Of course! We have the most vibrant, positive and encouraging online community, and we can't wait to welcome you!
You can share photos of what you create and connect with others in the Classroom Community Forum within the classroom site.
We also have Instagram hashtags to help participants find each other on this platform.
A summary of what you’ll get
Create Your First Art Journal Page
Over 2 hours of video lessons, I'll guide you step by step as we create a meaningful mixed media page together. You'll discover the joy of working in layers with paint, collage, mark-making and beautiful finishing touches.
Learn a Process You Can Reuse
This isn't just one project. You'll learn a layered mixed media process you can return to again and again, adapting it to your own stories, colors and creative style.
Begin Your Art Journaling Adventure
Whether you're completely new to art journaling or finally ready to begin after years of dreaming about it, this class will help you take that exciting first step with confidence and joy.
Create at Your Own Pace
Enjoy lifetime access to the class, so you can revisit the lessons whenever inspiration strikes. You'll also be invited to our private community, where you can share your pages, ask questions and celebrate your creative journey with fellow participants.
Nurture your
Creative Soul
Art Journaling is about so much more than creating beautiful pages. Here's what one student shared after experiencing this creative journey:
"I'm surprised each time I do a class from you just how it makes me feel. As the page develops, I find myself lost in time, lost within the layers. My mind is distracted, my soul feels nourished and recharged. The power and energy from your art process is extraordinary and helps heal me. Thank you Laly."
— Celeste S.
Dive into the magic & get creating!
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