Creating a Zine About the Power of Storytelling

Welcome to the start of a brand new creative journey! In this video, I'm diving into the world of zines and launching my very own mindful storytelling project. Have you ever considered the power of storytelling for life, and even the power of storytelling for a better life? Join me as I explore how we shape our inner narratives through the unique and personal format of a zine. So, what is a zine exactly? Think of it as a DIY, self-published little book, often filled with art, personal expression, and a whole lot of heart. In this video, I'll demystify zine making and share why I've chosen this medium to explore the fascinating connection between our stories and our well-being. If you've ever been curious about diy zine making or are looking for zine ideas to steal (for inspiration, of course!), stick around! I'll be sharing my initial concepts and inviting you to follow along as this art project vlog unfolds. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at my artist vlogger journey and witness my creative process online as I bring this mindful zine to life. I believe in the power of creativity for emotional well-being through creativity, and this zine is a way for me to explore this connection through art and thoughtful prompts. If you're interested in following an artist's creative process online and seeing how a personal project develops from the ground up, this series is for you! The finished zine, filled with beautiful art and mindful prompts, will be exclusively available to my supporters on Substack and Patreon (links below!). By subscribing, you'll not only get your hands on a unique piece of handmade art but also support my ability to continue creating and sharing these kinds of projects. In future weekly videos, I'll be sharing updates on the artwork, layout, and overall progress of the zine. So, make sure to subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell so you don't miss a step of this creative adventure! Have you ever made a zine? What are some of your favorite things about them? Or what's a story you're currently exploring in your own life? Share your thoughts in the comments below – I'd love to hear from you! Mentioned in this video: Andy J Pizza Pigeon Zine by Giulia Casarotto What It's Like Being a Public Librarian by Eori Tokunaga Liminality by Amelia Leonards Wildlife by Daniela Sosa Meet Me in Eastlake by Eleanor Doughty Figma Procreate Creative Inspo, Community & Zines for Substack & Patreon Subscribers: https://quinncurtis.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/c/QuinnCurtis Subscribe for more tips on finding creative balance in a busy life! https://www.youtube.com/@QuinnCurtisArt 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Overcoming negative mindset 01:34 How to have more positive thoughts 02:12 What is a zine? 02:55 Examples of art zines 03:31 Librarian Zine 03:44 Art portfolio zine 03:59 Nature wildlife comic zine 04:21 Fantasy myth zine art 04:51 Pigeon illustration zine 05:51 Zines for authors writers 06:21 Content for my zine 09:46 BTS Behind the scenes zine creation 16:06 Where to find my zine