Mackenzie majored in New Media Communications and her art, photography, and designs are inspired by her lifetime of exploring nature and new places with her camera and sketchbook in hand. Mackenzie is the author of Coloring is Good for You: 13 Reasons to Color Daily and the publisher of the Curious Coyote Nature Education book series.
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 Bakewell is a multimedia artist and author, as well as the owner of ZieBee Media, an independent publishing company.
In this series I’m speaking with people who use journaling to become more mindful and resilient.Īs a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Mackenzie Bakewell. When I read through my journal years later, there were thoughts that I developed into poems, and others that simply provided a deeper insight into myself. When my mom passed on, I found writing to be cathartic. Writing can cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and provide an outlet for calmness, resilience and mindfulness.
J ournaling is a powerful tool to gain clarity and insight especially during challenging times of loss and uncertainty.