HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR ART JOURNALING

Why You Might Have Bad Handwriting In Your Art Journal (And How to Fix That)

One of the most common questions I receive from people who are just starting out with art journaling is, why is my handwriting so bad? Keep reading to discover why you might be struggling with bad handwriting and the ways in which you can overcome this in your art journaling.

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100+ Painting Terms You’ll Ever Need – for Art Journal Beginners

If you’ve been “arting” for a while, or just starting out, you definitely came across many tutorials or texts that were using art terms you didn’t quite understand. Well, for those wondering what some of the painting terms are, you’ll find plenty of information in this article. 

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50+ Art Quotes (And Creativity) to Inspire Your Inner Artist

If you’re artistic but struggle with creativity blocks and need fresh inspiration or encouragement, why don’t you try using quotes in your art? They can be inspiring, motivating and above all, by reading them, you feel you’re not alone, there’s at least one person feeling the same way you do. If you’re into art journaling, these art and creativity quotes can be an interesting addition to your pages, especially the journaling part.

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How to Paint With Watercolor: A Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor Basics

If you’ve been wondering how to paint with watercolor because you’re an absolute beginner, this guide will help you start using watercolor and set the grounds for you to learn wonderful things you can do with this medium. Learn about watercolor supplies, techniques and amazing characteristics of watercolor.

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What’s Contrast in Art and How to Use It Effectively?

The contrast in art is basically putting two opposing elements in the same place. It’s one of the basic art principles used by designers and artists all over the world. First, I’ll explain why contrast in art is important, then I’ll share all the different types of contrasts you can achieve, and finally, you’ll have a few prompts for creating contrast on your pages.