About the Creator

Valerie Garner

My Story

When my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I turned to coloring as a way to slow down, breathe, and make sense of everything I was feeling. Sitting with a page and a pencil created small, peaceful moments in the middle of a very difficult time.

That experience inspired Emotions in Bloom — a coloring book and journal designed to help others find their own pockets of calm, reflection, and gentle joy.

What I Create

I blend my background in graphic design with my love of mindfulness to create:

  • Detailed, soothing line art for adult coloring

  • Emotion-centered pages exploring joy, peace, strength, gratitude, and more

  • Companion journal prompts that encourage reflection, self-growth, and reconnection

Each page is designed with intention: clean lines, thoughtful space for coloring, and prompts that invite you to check in with your heart.

Why This Matters to Me

I believe creativity can be a powerful anchor for emotional well-being. A few quiet minutes with a coloring page can help you:

  • Release stress

  • Feel grounded

  • Express emotions you haven’t found words for

  • Rediscover joy

A portion of the proceeds from Emotions in Bloom supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in honor of my dad and families going through similar journeys.