Quynh Vu

“Quynh creates a space that encourages you to dig deep and truly express yourself. She’s incredibly attentive, meeting each person exactly where they are and helping them unlock what they need to shine. The whole experience left me feeling inspired and completely fulfilled.”

“Quynh’s passion and enthusiasm for ink, color, and creativity are truly contagious. As a beginner, I felt completely welcomed, and she explains techniques in a way that’s easy to understand while giving you the confidence to experiment and have fun.”

“I was worried about the drawing. What surprised me was the powerful combination of writing and drawing as part of journaling. I can do this! Sign up without hesitation.”

“I was intimidated by the effort of getting started with any journal entry. I came in thinking I was out of my depth. My handwriting is terrible. I left feeling like I can actually do this. Messy drawing can be a style.”

“Great step by step instructions, plus plenty of inspiration. I was amazed at how quickly I could put together an illustrated story about my day. I learned that you don’t need a lot of time to add a word or two, doodle a bit, and tell your story.”

“I’ve never been the artistic one in my family, and I’m kind of a perfectionist, so I was really scared I wouldn’t be able to pick it up. Quynh reframed sketching as just a collection of simple shapes, and letting go of perfection. It’s fun and freeing and so useful as a journaling tool.”

“I didn’t think of myself as someone who could sketch or draw. Quynh broke down how to identify the shapes in an object and gave us so many ways to dress up text. Do it, even if you think you can’t draw. I came out of it so much more confident in my abilities.”

“It was such a warm and welcoming space to slow down, play, and create without worrying about perfection. I left feeling inspired, happy, and excited to keep creating. So grateful I got to be part of it!”

“Quynh’s workshop on journaling was so filled with fun and great information. Her hands-on lessons got all our creative juices going, and she generously shared her own journals with us for inspiration. Highly recommended for anyone with a passion for journaling, at all levels.”

“I got permission that my drawings don’t have to be perfect. We label them so everyone knows what we were trying to draw! I came away with ideas on how to organize my journaling thoughts and drawings. Quynh is organized, thoughtful, and encouraging.”

“I was afraid of messing up my journal pages. What surprised me is how easy it is to draw everyday things and not think too hard about it. Quynh made it all very attainable. You have to take this class. You go away feeling more productive and filled with a passion to start drawing.”

“I was pretty tired, and it felt so relaxed and fun. I loved the lettering part, loved the ink swatches, and loved practicing the easy forms. It’s inspiring, fresh, fun, and full of ideas.”

“I didn’t expect to learn about all the different date and framing variations, that was cool. Making the fancy looking wreath frames was really neat. Quynh has such a cool art style and a lot of great knowledge for crafting creative journal pages.”

“Simple shapes can turn even the smallest details into something memorable. I drew the view from my hotel window, two moments of quiet I had during a busy pen show. Quynh is a very creative and encouraging instructor, and she checked in on us throughout.”

“I wasn’t sure how I felt about drawing or doodling. I came out feeling more confident using the fountain pen, and I learned to not think too hard about it and just do it. Practice makes progress.”