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.