This study was designed to assess the impact of visual journaling in art education as a means for self-reflection and (self) education. Given that art making can be used as a tool for holistic healing, and Stuckey (2010) suggests that by supporting expression through creativity and imagination the formation of identity and reservoirs for healing can be build, in what ways might visual journaling influence students' ability to build self-confidence and self-awareness that can sequentially lead to self-healing in the art classroom? High school participants between the ages of 14-16 years will seek to understand the art making process, its importance and how it affects their ability to perform in the classroom and promotes self-affirmation. Through reflective learning, open dialogue and visual journaling, positive benefits can be achieved through student engagement. Keywords: assessment, journal, reflective learning, self, self-esteem, and visual journaling. The following are appended: (1) Research Timeline; (2) Letters of Consent; (3) Pre & Post Survey; (4) Confidence Survey; (5) Visual Journal Gallery; and (6) Lesson Plan.