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. 

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 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.