This week I shared an art journal process in my small DIY junk journal. I made it from recycled packaging and papers. I used a three hole pamphlet stitch to bind the signatures.
COLLAGE AND COLOR
The collage elements I used are recycled scrapbook paper, an essential oil packaging (one of my favorites) and magazine text. I chose to use the large floral as a focal point. I love using tabs. I made one from recycled packaging.
I really liked working with the muted color scheme. Working in the art journal is a way to test out some of my products. It also helps me discover new favorite color combinations.
MAKING THE MARKS
Over the past year I’ve noticed I’m developing what I would call signature marks. They are in almost all of my paintings. I make them either subtle or very obvious depending on the work. On these pages I used the circles within circles and rectangles with dash marks. They are part of my intuitive expressive art vocabulary.
SEE THE PROCESS
COMPLETED PAGES
These are photos of the completed pages and a close up of the words I chose for the daily entry. I also decide to shape the page tab into a wonky little heart. The pages turned out super grungy again. Loving that look in my books lately.
ART SUPPLIES
Brushes
- Flat 10 and Round 2
Pencils
- Graphite #2
- Grease Marker: Black
- Prismacolor: Ebony and Metallic Gold
Paints
- Ceramcoat: Exotic Bloom and Pretty Pink
- Golden Fluid Acrylics: Primary Yellow
- Liquitex Basics: Gesso
- Ranger Mixed Media: Turquoise
This is a short list of supplies I used in the process. Use whatever art supplies you have on hand.
Art journaling is a personal process. You can use as many or as few supplies as fit the situation and circumstance. I hope you have a chance to be creative today!
Until next time, I wish you well.