Art Journaling

Art Journaling can be many things. For some, it’s keeping a visual diary. For others, it’s creating a journal – for a purpose (like recipes) or for fun. It may be a book. It may be something else altogether. The sky is the limit!

Here are some of my articles specifically about art journaling. However, depending upon your interests, almost every article at this site might appeal to you. (Reminder: This site has been online for over 15 years, so some links may not work. Leave a comment and let me know if you find one.)

Art journaling ideas - videos to inspire you

Art Journaling Ideas – Complex and Detailed (Video)

Looking for some fresh ideas to add depth to your art journaling projects? This video – by another artist, not me – will inspire you. It includes lots… and lots… and LOTS of art journaling ideas! Color. Texture. Paper, tapes, ribbons, and more. Wheeee! Yes, this kind of mixed-media art can seem overwhelming to a … Continue reading "Art Journaling Ideas – Complex and Detailed (Video)"

Art Journaling with Resist

Art Journaling? Resist! A Sneaky Way to Add Excitement

Are you looking for easy, clever ways to add more excitement to your art journaling? The answer may be: RESIST! In art journaling, “resist” is a way to keep paint – and some other products – from sticking to the page. Other terms for this include: mask, masking fluid, and frisket. (You’ll see many different … Continue reading "Art Journaling? Resist! A Sneaky Way to Add Excitement"

Art Journaling Inspiration - Vintage Diaries video

Art Journaling Inspiration – Vintage Diaries (Video)

Sometimes, we can find inspiration in old, vintage, and antique books. That’s especially true about old diaries. They may not be art journaling examples, but you’ll see fascinating ways people have documented their daily lives, sometimes just with words, and sometimes with illustrations. This 25-minute video shows a variety of old-fashioned diaries. Delicious inspiration! https://youtu.be/iBwmCMbDyjU … Continue reading "Art Journaling Inspiration – Vintage Diaries (Video)"

Keri Smith videos - guerilla art kit

Guerilla Art Kit and Other Journaling Ideas – Keri Smith

Keri Smith broke the mold when she first published her “Wreck This Journal” journals. She’s still a great inspiration, whether you’re a beginner or a long-time fan of art journaling and scrapbooking. If you’re not familiar with Keri’s art & philosophy, this video may be a good place to start. It’s about 3 minutes long. … Continue reading "Guerilla Art Kit and Other Journaling Ideas – Keri Smith"

Art journaling - making the everyday different

Art Journaling – Making the Everyday Different

Would you like to sketch in your art journal or scrapbook, but need art journaling ideas? This short (under two minutes) video is in German – with subtitles in English. (You’ll understand it, even without the sound on.) This unique idea may give you a fresh outlook, and ideas of what to draw in an … Continue reading "Art Journaling – Making the Everyday Different"

Cute, sweet art journaling - video lessons

Cute Ways to Draw in Your Art Journal

Are you looking for drawing and painting ideas? Want to know what to draw in your art journal? Here’s one very cute approach to art. Thanks to Jane Davenport, it can be easy, too. Jane Davenport has inspired many people to create elegant and charming illustrations in their art journals. She’s made this easy with … Continue reading "Cute Ways to Draw in Your Art Journal"

Artist Dan Price's curious lifestyle and refreshing art journaling

A Curious Lifestyle and Super-Creative Art Journaling: Dan Price

This 12-minute video is from Danny Gregory’s Sketchbook Club, showing the progress of “Moonlight Chronicles” art with Dan Price. I think it’s a wonderfully inspiring example of how you can share your art journaling with others. https://youtu.be/B_J3Re04cHg Here’s a 35-minute video showing where Dan Price lives and works, in an underground, kind of Hobbit-ish home. … Continue reading "A Curious Lifestyle and Super-Creative Art Journaling: Dan Price"

Short, fast art journaling videos

Short, Fast Art Journaling Inspiration – Art of Danny Gregory

Need a quick jolt of inspiration for your art journaling? These brief videos can help… a lot! Danny Gregory is an icon of art journaling. His artists journals were among the first to go viral, starting with his art journaling website and his books, including The Creative License – Giving Yourself Permission to Be the … Continue reading "Short, Fast Art Journaling Inspiration – Art of Danny Gregory"

Art Journaling collage layers

Adding Collage Layers in Your Artists Journals

Collage… it’s about layers, right…? Sometimes just a few. Sometimes a lot. They can be layers of paint, crayon, colored pencil, stickers, paper, fabric, glitter, and… Well, you get the idea. Some artists – including me – use lots & lots of layers in our art journals and other mixed media art. Here’s some inspiration … Continue reading "Adding Collage Layers in Your Artists Journals"

Art Journaling Travel Inspiration

Art Journaling? Travel Journal Inspiration!

Ready to travel… or just dreaming of it? A travel journal can be an adventure, even when you’re at home. Get inspired, here… I fell in love with these videos, talking about travel journaling ideas. I think you will, too. The first one is 10 minutes – longer than I usually feature, here – but … Continue reading "Art Journaling? Travel Journal Inspiration!"

Art Journaling backgrounds

Art Journaling Backgrounds – The Excitement Starts Here!

Does your art journal begin with a background? Do those colors and mood spark your creativity? Ooh, take a look at what others are doing… For many of us, background colors and textures inform everything else we do with the page. These artists videos are short and fun and… wow! The first is by Purdy … Continue reading "Art Journaling Backgrounds – The Excitement Starts Here!"

Art Journaling with Magazines – Part 1

Art journaling with magazine images can be relaxing and fun, and make a statement at the same time. It’s something anyone can do, with no art training at all. Since the 1990s, that was one of my missions: To show people – especially women – that they could express themselves in art, no matter what. … Continue reading "Art Journaling with Magazines – Part 1"

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