Ke Ola Magazine Featured Artist

I’m happy to be the featured artist in one of my favorite island magazines, Ke Ola (The Life)! Although this wonderful publication has been on the Big Island for some years, they just made their Maui debut in April. My painting “Hi’iaka’s Prayer” is featured on the cover, and an article on my art and […]

Make Gorgeous Decorative Papers for Collage

How to Make Gorgeous Decorative Papers for Collage from Beth Marcil on Vimeo. These are scenes from my most recent visual journaling workshop. In this first of three classes, participants paired up to paint on a large piece of paper using only hands (with gloves) & homemade stamps. The intention is twofold: 1) to let […]

Video Interview

This short interview describes what inspires me to create, the value of art-making as a transformative tool in my life, and why and how I share this process with others. I am just launching my YouTube channel. If you are a YouTube user, please connect with me there!

How to Organize Images for Collage

Why I store my collage images in Ziploc bags… Over the years I have collected an enormous trove of images that I use in my personal art and journals as well as in my workshops and private sessions. Being able to find what I need when the inspiration strikes is the biggest challenge, so I’ve […]

Finding Images for Collage – Part 1

I use a lot of collage in my work, primarily in mixed media pieces, visual journal pages, and in my SoulCollage® cards. Before you start collecting, let me give you fair warning… it’s addictive. Once you develop an eye for spotting great collage imagery, you’ll be knee deep in pictures, patterned papers, and other things […]

Introduction to Visual Journaling

Back by popular demand! After a two year hiatus, I’m offering a new and improved visual journaling series starting on July 21. For SoulCollage® aficionados…this can take your card dialogue to a whole new level with visual journaling. Let me show you how. Register by July 10 to receive your early bird discount!  Rediscover the magic of […]