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

40 min • 26 juni 2024

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