Art Journaling & Mixed Media Art
by Aisling D'Art
What kinds of stories can art tell? And can you be part of that process? I believe most artists want their work to be interactive… emotionally, anyway. My collages used to be about me. The art was mine. The stories were mine, too. Now, with this new collage – the first in about a decade…
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…
Words + art = Word art. I love it! Next to my bed, I keep a three-ring binder for articles that inspire me, plus notes and ideas I jot on paper, and so on. The cover of that notebook features word art, “Create the Life You Can’t Wait to Wake Up To.” My illustration (above)…
During 2020, many of us have had time to pause, reflect on what we’re doing (and not doing), and make different choices. Like me, you may find your deepest self-expression in art, whether or not you’re ready to describe yourself as an “artist.” Suddenly, creativity is emerging from our hearts and our souls. That artistic…
It’s a good day for a free art mini-poster. Or maybe two. Or even all three! After all, they’re FREE! They’re PDFs. Each is designed to print on an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper, with a small margin around them for matting. (The photos show what they’ll look like, framed.) Click on any image…
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…
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
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….
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…
Every day is a good day for fun, free coloring pages! Today, I’m sharing five different coloring pages with Easter Egg themes. They’re 8.5″ x 11″ PDFs you can download and print. All five are kind of hippie-style, as that’s what I enjoy drawing. Each is black & white. You’ll add the pretty colors! Here…