Use mixed media art journaling to set spring intentions, welcome new beginnings, and let something beautiful grow step by step for beginners. By Salwa If you want to bring creative mindfulness into your art journaling practice, here is a gentle and joyful spring collage exercise made just for you. It is inspired by the season of…
Whether you’re an art journal newbie or a canvas-conquering pro, there’s something truly magical about adding images to your work. They tell stories, set moods, and make your pages or paintings burst with personality. But if you’ve ever thought, “Hmm… how do I get this lovely image onto my page?” worry not! I’ve gathered a…
Color is a silent language used by artists for centuries, it speak directly to the heart. Have you ever stood before a painting and felt an immediate, inexplicable wave of sadness? Or perhaps looked at another piece and felt a sudden boost of energy or anxiety? If so, you’ve experienced the psychological power of color….
Did you ever sit in front of your art journal thinking, “Why do these colors look weird together?” Or maybe you keep using the same 3 colors over and over again because it feels safe… but also a little boring? Trust me, you’re not alone. Choosing the right color scheme for art journaling can make all…
One of the easiest and most fun ways to bring life to your art journal pages is through collage. It’s simple, relaxing, and always full of surprises. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step by step how I created a bold art journal collage using colored paper, glue, magazine cut-outs, and a black-and-white flower illustration. The best part? You don’t need…
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.