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 …
Short, Fast Art Journaling Inspiration – Art of Danny Gregory Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Art Journaling Backgrounds – The Excitement Starts Here! Read More »
What are magpie journals, in the art journaling community…? Well, magpies are known for collecting all kinds of things, especially shiny objects… but that may be just a legend. So, a “magpie journal” is an assortment of things you’ve collected, organized as (or in) a journal… or something journal-ish. I like to use that term loosely. …
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. …
Artists’ journals can be as big – or small – as you like, especially if you make them by hand. You can even start with a single sheet of paper and – in just a minute or two – fold it into a simple journal. Here are some videos to inspire you. Folded Journal One …
Altered books are a great way to create an art journal. It’s recycling, in a way, but with lots of added benefits. Drink up these videos for ideas! The next one is a lovely demonstration by Art by Silas. It shows how to create a mixed media artist’s journal. It includes torn paper collage – one …
When I first saw this concept in the movie, Crimson Peak, I didn’t think fore-edge book art was anything mainstream… ever. Now, I’ve learned that it’s a legitimate book art. (How did I never hear of this, before?) It’s something I’m considering including in my altered books art, and perhaps other projects. Another example, from …
When I’m not working on art, I’m usually researching and writing books… mostly fiction, but some true-life stories, as well. So, I was excited when I saw someone talk about journaling as a way to plot a book. (This concept was sparked by an article – now gone – called RJ’s Guide on Creating a Story …