Abrams Books - Happy Medium: A Guided Creative Journal

Happy Medium: A Guided Creative Journal

Build creative confidence through guided daily exercises

Understanding the creative formula, amplifying intuition, confronting fear that stops you from starting.

The journal combines instruction with immediate application. Each section presents concepts, then directs you to write, collage, draw, paint, or reflect right on the page. This isn't passive reading, it's active creative development where you work through resistance and self-doubt by actually making things. Carraway draws from years of witnessing how people unlock their artistic potential in a supportive environment, translating that experience into exercises that work whether you're sketching alone at your kitchen table or looking to inject more creativity into professional projects.

The 7x9 paperback format provides ample working space while remaining portable enough to carry between home and studio. One hundred sixty illustrated pages offer enough material for sustained engagement without overwhelming you with endless prompts. You develop creative habits through structured practice, discovering that artistic confidence emerges from doing the work rather than waiting for perfect conditions.

Paper and Boards

Paper and Boards Purchase Guide

Paper and Board Types

Rough Paper Surfaces - Textured papers with pronounced tooth for creating interesting effects with dry media like charcoal and pastels.

Art and Illustration Paper - High-quality papers designed for specific mediums including watercolor paper, drawing paper, and mixed media paper.

Art Panels - Rigid painting surfaces including canvas panels, illustration boards, and specialty panels for various artistic applications.

Framing and Display Paper - Mat board, mounting board, and presentation papers for professional framing and display work.

Hobby and Decorative Paper - Decorative papers, cardstock, and specialty papers for crafts, scrapbooking, and decorative projects.

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