You’ll find all things art journaling: supplies, techniques, different tutorials, inspirational ideas and more. Let’s discover that inner artist of yours.
Do your art journal pages sometimes look unfinished, like there must be something more to them, but you just can’t figure out what you need to add or fix? What your art journal pages might be lacking is the interesting and appealing composition or organisation of the elements on the page. That’s why I wanted to share a solution to these problems by introducing composition in art.
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.
If you’re a bit intimidated by drawing things in your art journal thinking you have no drawing skills, you can still draw something simple and make your art journal pages interesting. To help you with that, I’ve prepared a list of easy things to draw in your art journal that you can do right away. They are super easy, cute and whimsical and they’ll take you just a few minutes.
Most artists, whether they are painters or designers, make inspiration boards. They’re also called mood boards. I wanted to share my ideas on making an inspiration board in your art journal. Also, I’ll show you how I made mine, and give you a few tips and ideas so you can create your own.
Wondering what to buy for your creative artsy friends? Especially those creative friends who love art journaling? I’ve made a list of gift ideas for art journaling lovers. I promise they’ll love these gifts because every artist out there, whether they’re professionals or amateur crafters, are super addicted to art supplies.
If you include nature in your journaling, you’ll immediately discover how you become more grateful and aware of your surroundings. You’ll learn to appreciate the beauty and the life the Earth provides. help you design nature art journal pages, I’ve prepared a free printable for you with nature illustrations, quotes, and some tips on pressing leaves and flowers.
You know the feeling when you listen to some heavenly music notes and hear lyrics that speak straight to your soul? You can use a lyrics journal to record all the emotions songs have evoked in you.
Keeping a travel journal gives you a more profound experience of your trips. I want to share a few ideas on how to make an easy travel journal, what to include in it, how to pack your art supplies, etc.
Themed art journals are a perfect way to be creative in different ways. Read about 22 different kinds of art journals and find inspiration and motivation to create.