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Mackenzie offers custom art workshops, mindful coloring classes, and commissioned artwork. Get in touch to learn more.
11/17 Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Mindful Coloring with Mackenzie Bakewell – $40
Join Mackenzie at Breathe Yoga for a special relaxation workshop. She will guide us through a mindful coloring exercise, perfect for pairing with yoga, tea, and relaxation. Mackenzie will share how coloring supports mental and physical well-being by encouraging mindfulness, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation.
Each attendee will receive a copy of Mackenzie’s book, Unlocking Harmony, as a gift, and all coloring supplies will be provided. Tea and healthy snacks will be served for a soothing, creative experience.
You’re also invited to join our Mindful Flow Yoga class at 4:30 PM (separate registration) to continue your relaxation and grounding practice.
Mackenzie will be available for book signings and to share more about her art process after the event.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to combine creativity, mindfulness, and self-care.
ARTICLES & PODCASTS
Old soul. Young mind
Aired 11.08.23
Mindful Coloring
In this episode, Children's Life Coach Jamie Dix and her daughter Jasper Rose join Mackenzie Bakewell in her art studio. "Join Jasper and I as we take a field trip to an amazing artist Mackenzie Bakewell's Coloring Book Studio! We talk about the many, MANY benefits of coloring and why we feel so much better after a mindful coloring session."
The Courage to Be Podcast
Aired 6.12.23
Rediscover Playfulness and Boost Creativity in Adulthood
In this engaging podcast episode, Tania Vasallo interviews Mackenzie Bakewell. Explore Mackenzie's path from creative burnout to a profound reconnection with art through the simple art of coloring. Discover how coloring can serve as a powerful tool for meditation, self-expression, and stress relief, even if you don't consider yourself a "creative" person.
VoyageLA Artist Interview
Published 6.12.23
Meet Mackenzie Bakewell of Portland, OR
In this interview-style article, Mackenzie shares about herself, her coloring books, and stories from her journey.
Go Solo Entrepreneur Interview Series
Published 3.16.23
Coloring is Good for You - ZieBee Media
In this interview-style article, Mackenzie shares about herself, her company, and what keeps her motivated to make her business grow, plus her top three tips from her entrepreneurial journey.
The Productivity Mastery Method™ Podcast
Aired 2.7.23
Rocketbook and a Coloring Journal
In this podcast interview Chris Nixon, Mackenzie shares how she combines coloring with sketching and writing to free her up from stress and worry, making way for vision clarity so the ideas can flow.
The Universe Talks (TUT.com)
Published 01.10.23
5 Fun Cues for Everyday Gratitude
A pause to pay attention, which can be playful and silly, is all it takes to be thankful for the present moment. It can be layered over everyday activities, training your brain to focus on those things you appreciate. In this article, Mackenzie shares five fun cues to focus your mind on gratitude.
SE Examiner
Published 12.02.22
Incorporating Gratitude Into Everyday Activities
A pause to pay attention, which can be playful and silly, is all it takes to be thankful for the present moment. It can be layered over everyday activities, training your brain to focus on those things you appreciate. In this Wellness Word feature, Mackenzie shares some ways to focus your mind on gratitude.
The Divorced Women's Guide
Aired 10.11.22
Mindfulness, Gratitude, + Coloring
In this podcast interview with Wendy Sterling, Mackenzie shares her three-step Mindful Coloring Method as a way to tap into the science-based benefits of making art, mindfulness and gratitude.
The Universe Talks (TUT.com)
Published 10.08.22
6 Photography Tips for Creative Self-Care
In this article, Mackenzie shares six tips for using photography for creative self-care. As any artist knows, self-care is essential to maintaining your creative practice. And while there are many different ways to take care of yourself, one great self-care tool that is often overlooked is photography. The simple act of creating images can help to clear your mind and refuel your creative energy.
Authority Magazine
Published 08.22.22
Mackenzie Bakewell Of ZieBee Media: How Journaling Helped Me Be More Calm, Mindful And Resilient
In this Interview With Heidi Sander, Mackenzie shares how she started her first journal at the age of five and insights from the countless journals she has filled with doodles and documentary of her adventures, including five ways that journaling can help her to be more calm, mindful and resilient.
Trip Scholars
Published 3-Part Series, Summer 2022
3-Part Series on Nature Journaling for Travelers
Nature journaling is a great traveler’s activity that can be done anywhere, and it’s a perfect way to connect with your surroundings while exploring new places. In this three-part series, Mackenzie shares her insights from journaling all around the globe.
Story #1: Nature Journaling for Beginners, Art on the Go Starts at Home
Story #2: Nature Journaling and Field Sketching, Creating a Personal Practice
Story #3: Nature Journaling Supplies, Build Your Own Nature Journal Kit
The Universe Talks (TUT.com)
Published 06.09.22
4 Simple Steps to Nature Journaling for Well-Being
In this article, Mackenzie shares her 4 simple steps for nature journaling as a tool for well-being. A nature journal is simply a record of your observations about the plants, animals, weather, landscapes, and any other natural phenomena that you encounter.
Sleep Simplified
Published 06.2021
5 Ways To Use Coloring To Prepare Your Mind For Sleep
Drifting into dreamland can be a luxurious and delightful experience. Yet so often, our minds are abuzz with activity preventing sleep from happening naturally.
That’s where coloring comes in.
Coloring can be an effective tool for helping your mind unwind, lowering stress levels, and promoting a sense of calm.
The Corbett Report
Aired 4.1.22
Solutions Watch: Truth Art
On this edition of #SolutionsWatch, Mackenzie is one of three artist interviews. In her segment, she talks with James about how creative play in the visual arts can be a highly effective way to de-stress, to focus the mind, and to foster habits that don't rely on screen time and electronic devices.
The Universe Talks (TUT.com)
Published 11.12.21
5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety with Mindful Coloring
In this article, Mackenzie shares five ways to reduce anxiety using a simple practice of Mindful Coloring. This includes a Morning Routine, Emotional Cool Down, Social Anxiety, Warm-up Before Creative Work, and a Before Bed Routine.
SE Examiner
Published 06.2021
Mindful Coloring
In this Wellness Word column, Mackenzie shared a simple way to use coloring to bring mindfulness into your day and in doing so help to reduce stress and anxiety.
Curiously Creative
Published 01.18.2021
Five Easy Ways to use Mindful Coloring to Reduce Anxiety
In this column hosted on Medium, Mackenzie shared a five easy ways to use coloring to bring mindfulness into your day and in doing so help to reduce stress and anxiety. She also includes her simple mindful coloring process, to help you get started today.
Journey of Colors
Coloring Book
All Ages + All Skill Levels
Embark on a journey of colors to relax, get creative, and have fun making art.
Meet the Book Maker
Mackenzie “ZieBee” Bakewell
Mackenzie Bakewell is a multimedia artist and author, as well as the owner of ZieBee Media, an independent publishing company. She created Journey of Colors, a coloring book product line, as a tool to help people of all ages relax, get creative, and have fun making art in their everyday lives. Mackenzie is the author of Coloring is Good for You: 13 Reasons to Color Daily, as well as Journey of Colors: A Coloring Book and Guide to Technique and Unlocking Harmony: A Coloring Book for Better Health and Inner Peace.
Mackenzie’s areas of expertise include:
JOURNALING | THE ART OF COLORING | MULTIMEDIA ART
Mackenzie is available to speak on using creative outlets (such as coloring, photography, etc) as a tool for well-being, building positive habits, focusing the mind on gratitude, improving artistic expression, and connecting more deeply with the natural world.
GET IN TOUCH with MACKENZIE BAKEWELL
Mackenzie offers custom projects and commissioned artwork. Get in touch to learn more.
The Journey of Colors product line and newsletter are created by ZieBee Media, an independent publishing company based in Portland, Oregon. Please get in touch of you have any questions.
