The Daily Play: A 365-Day Art Prompt Journal to Reignite Your Creative Spark

Spark creativity and build a joyful daily art habit—one prompt at a time.

The Daily Play is a beautifully illustrated 365-day art journal designed to make artistic expression simple, fun, and consistent—whether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or returning to your practice.

Created by award-winning author, artist, and creative educator Brittany DeSantis, this guided journal delivers bite-sized art prompts that fit into your real life.

What you’ll love:
365 daily art prompts – short, engaging exercises that take just 10–15 minutes
Beginner-friendly & inspiring – perfect for all skill levels, no pressure or perfection required
Creative variety – explore mindful art, continuous line drawing, watercolor techniques, calligraphy basics, and more
Seasonal structure – stay inspired year-round with thoughtfully designed prompts
Build confidence & consistency – develop your skills while creating a lasting daily habit

Why it stands out:
Combines art prompts, reflection, and play to spark real creative growth
Encourages self-expression through doodles, Zentangles, journaling, and memory-keeping
A meaningful way to unplug, reduce stress, and reconnect with your imagination

Perfect for:
Gifts for artists and creative friends and family
Anyone seeking a mindful art journal practice
Beginners looking for easy, guided art prompts
Artists ready to overcome creative block and rediscover joy

If you’re ready to make creativity a daily ritual, The Daily Play is your go-to source for inspiring, approachable art prompts—all year long.

Brittany DeSantis is an award-winning author, artist, and creative educator behind Peak Paper Co., where she helps people reconnect with art in a warm, approachable way. Her debut publication, Forget You Not: A Guided Grief and Keepsake Journal, has supported thousands through gentle reflection and mindful creative prompts. With a background in storytelling and a heart for encouragement, Brittany leads workshops for brands like Montblanc and has built a vibrant global community of over 50,000 students who turn to her for inspiration in both art and writing. Based in Ontario, she creates from her cozy riverside studio while raising two young daughters. Her newest book, The Daily Play, invites readers to rediscover the magic of putting pen and brush to paper through a joyful year of daily art journaling.

“Brittany’s superpower is her ability to make others feel at ease and confident in exploring their creativity in different ways."
—Amy Dixon, fine artist

"The Daily Play is an invitation to slow down, loosen your grip on perfection, and rediscover the joy of creative exploration. Brilliantly creative Brittany DeSantis gently guides readers through playful, accessible prompts that encourage curiosity across mediums, from mindful mark-making to watercolor, continuous line drawing, calligraphy basics and journaling. Each page feels like permission to experiment, reflect, and notice beauty in the everyday moments. This book is all about building a nourishing creative habit rooted in presence, joy, and personal expression."
—Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), best-selling author and watercolor artist

“Because sometimes we tend to get so busy, we forget that playing is what keeps us creative and sharp! This is the perfect guide that takes the second guessing away, so it’s approachable and fun!”
—Alli Koch, author and multi-disciplinary creative

"The Daily Play shows us how accessible making art is and how it boosts our sense of well-being. While guiding us through short, delightful exercises with the touch of a skilled teacher, Brittany DeSantis makes us feel like we're hanging out with a wise friend who knows we all are artists in our own wonderful way. The Daily Play is my new go-to gift!"
—Deborah Huber and Willow Older, author of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World

"Brittany has a remarkable way of making every student feel supported. In both classes I’ve taken with her, she consistently boosted my confidence with her warmth, patience, and genuine belief in my abilities. Brittany’s thoughtful, step‑by‑step teaching style makes each new technique feel approachable and exciting. [Her classes] meet each of us exactly where we are, creating an inspiring and encouraging space to learn and grow."
—Sherri Adams, workshop student

"Brittany’s classes have not only taught me new skills, but she has a way of getting you to see your own creativity. The environment she creates is calm and nonjudgmental. [She] encourages you [to believe] that anything is possible. Her famous words are, "Practice makes progress,” and I can definitely see it in my work!"
—Mary Doody-Collins, longtime Montblanc Inspire Writing class participant

"This book is a gift. Brittany has given us a way to stop overthinking and just start, with simple, daily prompts that take away the question of where to begin. Through a focus on process over outcome, she reminds us that creativity isn’t something you have to earn - it’s something you return to."
—Margo Tantau, Tantau Studio licensing agency, Windowsill Chats podcast