Jackie Schomburg
An amazing artist to inspire your journey
Jackie’s Soul Art Day Interview
What does it mean to be an artist to you?
Being an artist is who I am, not what I do. If I never picked up another paintbrush, I’d still consider myself an artist. It’s the filter I see through when I look at the world around me. It’s the way I connect with others and express myself through paint, paper, and crayons. I approach my work with a sense of experimentation and play and the results are often exciting because I rarely know exactly what I’m going to get in the end. Creating art is an ever-evolving adventure and I’m so glad to get to be a part of it.
How do you create space to work on your art?
I have three young kids, very close in age (9-year-old boy/girl twins and my youngest son will be 8 June 5th) and life is FULL. Making time to create is my secret weapon. I’ve pared down my supplies to those that are easy to clean up and easy to take with me on the go. I have a tiny sketchbook and a tin of Neocolor crayons in my purse at all times and often create grid journal pages that i can come back to easily if (when) I get interrupted. My goal is to lower any barriers to entry as low as possible so that I can make art in bits and pieces of time here and there. In addition, I also consciously make decisions to leave dirty dishes in the sink and choose to ignore the clutter and moments of general chaos that appear in the house. I have tried the “once I do the dishes, I’ll paint” plans and they have proven to be a fool’s errand for me – there is ALWAYS something else that needs tending to and I will never make it to the art if I don’t actively choose it over other chores. It’s taken me decades, but I’ve finally decided that my own wellness and creative confidence is worth having an untidy house.
Why do you make art?
I’m not sure I can explain it eloquently, but at the end of the day, art making makes me more like myself. It allows me to express myself beyond words and connect with others in a way that bypasses any need for small talk. That feels like magic.
More inspiration from Jackie Schomburg
Free Guide: Grid Journaling Made Easy
As a full-time mom and abstract artist, I understand the challenges of finding free time for myself. However, I firmly believe that engaging in creative play is essential for us to live our most fulfilled, authentic lives. Even small moments of self-expression can increase your capacity for joy in your life!
I created this guide to share my love of grid journaling as a creative exercise because it is beginner-friendly, incredibly flexible, and easy to squeeze into small pockets of time.
About Jackie Schomburg
Jackie Schomburg is an abstract artist and advocate for fearless self-expression. She encourages others to rediscover their artistic voice, let go of perfectionism, and building creative confidence.
Through her Brave Art & Creative Wellness workshops, online courses, and YouTube content, she guides artists (and those who think they’re not artists) to play with materials, embrace curiosity, and nurture their inner child. Her approach isn’t about creating ‘perfect’ art—it’s about unlocking creative freedom, finding joy in the process, and using art as a tool for self-care and reconnecting with their creative instincts.
She believes creativity should feel accessible, fun, and low-pressure, and her mission is to give people permission to show up, make a mess, and discover what truly lights them up.