Hello.

Hi, I’m John. I’m glad you’re here.

I’m an artist and author. I also have a Reiki background, but this space is centered on art: hands-only art journaling, process videos, and reflective studio notes, with canvas work expanding from my journal pages.

For a long time, I lived with shame and self-hatred, especially around being gay. After my mom passed in June 2022, I began reevaluating everything, including who I was and how I wanted to live. Therapy, creativity, and daily journaling became anchors. Over time, the art turned into a steady practice that helped me come back to myself.

Blujay Studio is how I share that practice in a grounded way. This isn’t about having perfect answers. It’s about making the work, staying honest, and offering a calmer corner of the internet for people who connect with art that has depth.

If you’d like the longer story, my book is available. And if you’re here to watch the process and follow the work as it grows, welcome.