If you want to start an art journal, this is the right beginner’s guide for you. Here, you’ll learn what an art journal is, how to start one, what journals to choose, what art supplies you need. Also, get ideas on what to journal about with illustrated examples.
I looked at all the stencils out there, perfectly cut female faces, with precise details and thought to myself: Oh, honey, it would be a drag to cut something so tiny like this with your not-so-sharp exacto knife. But, I still wanted to create something that reminded me of the human figure. So, I sketched a few figures, printed them on a transparency paper and got myself some great stencils and masks. I call them Extraordinary humans, and I love how they turned out. And, of course, I’m sharing these stencils with you!
If you’ve started art journaling and want to try out mixed media as well, here is the simplest mixed media tutorial for you.
We’ll use fewest supplies possible but still create a genuine mixed media page with a soft, feminine vibe.
So, you’ve got your art journal ready, a pile of fun supplies at your fingertips, and maybe even a Pinterest board full of inspiration… but that first page? Still totally blank. In this post, I’m going to walk you through simple steps to finally get past that blank-page block and begin your first art journal page.
We all see amazing collages online and most of them use magazine images. It’s because magazine images are easy to use, they offer so many options, sizes, and colors.
But what magazines to use? Are they all good? Where to find those magazines?
This blog post answers all these questions so you can start your collaging right away and have a handful of ideas.
Since art journaling is such a great way to express your creativity and learn some skills, it gives you the opportunity to make your art process more personal and unique.
So, in this blog post, I’ll show you the ways you can make your art journal more personal and unique. You can try all of them, or just some that speak to you.
I bet you want to try collaging, but you don’t know how or what it’s about.
That’s why I’m going to share some advice on how to start and the steps you can take to make your first collage and gain more confidence.
You’ll get a gazillion exciting ideas and layouts to help you make the most of your art journal. From playful collages to serene watercolor washes, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to spark your imagination (and finally start making art!)
You’ve started art journaling but the paper you’re using gives you headaches? It curls? It bleeds? The paint acts weirdly and you can’t get the result you see everyone else is getting?
Love, you don’t have the right paper on your side. I’m sure your paints and pens are perfectly fine, and before you replace them, take a look at the paper you’re working on.
I know that there are so many ideas online for organizing art supplies and of course, some will work for you and some won’t. What I got tired of is seeing walls filled with pegboards (they always looked yucky to me), shelf ideas that require drilling, or big fancy spaces where you can have gigantic cupboards and shelves. I’m sharing 3 simple and practical ways to organize art supplies you’ll ever need. These are no-overwhelm ideas for small spaces that’ll help you make more art and not waste time on arranging or tidying up.
Interested in trying out Ohuhu alcohol markers? This is my first time trying them out and below you can read my feedback – from one beginner to another. Discover why Ohuhu 320-color alcohol marker set might just be the ultimate thing for your next piece of art, illustration, doodles, and even art journal pages.