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!
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.
If you’re just beginning with painting and want to learn new acrylic painting techniques, I’ll share some neat techniques that are easy for beginners.
I’ll also share other techniques that are a learning curve but they’re definitely doable with a little experimentation and patience.
I was recently asked by Paul Rubens to review their new oil pastels (2023). They sent me their biggest set of 72 colors and I’ve been playing with them a bit.
So, I’m sharing my review including some basic features, color chives, and blending opportunities.
Wondering about the best glue for your collages and how to avoid bubbles and wrinkles? I’m going to share my best choices for collage glue and tell you how to use them to avoid bubbles and wrinkles so you can enjoy your collaging to the fullest.
Texture isn’t hard to achieve but there are some things you should learn in order to practice texture in art and create interesting work, whether on a canvas or in your art journal.
That’s why, in this article, I’ll walk you through the importance of texture, what it really is, how to achieve it, what tools to use, and how texture can evoke emotions.
You’re wondering about the differences between gouache vs acrylic paint?
This article will give you in-depth information about the two painting mediums, their key differences and similarities, what you can do with them, where to buy them, etc.
We all love using old paper in our art journals and in this article, you’ll learn some of the easiest ways to make the paper look old.
These are perfect for beginners who want to experiment and make wonderful old paper scraps.