Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma Set 10

Here are more pages I did during November:

The full text reads: The fastest way to get inspired is to start creating.

And here’s the next page:

Starting from here, I began to use my own handwriting so I could practice it daily.

The full text reads: Be patient with yourself. It takes time and practice.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Take time to laugh and give a hug everyday.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: You decide who gets a piece of your heart. Choose wisely and carefully.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: One key to happiness is to practice gratitude.

Well here we go. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about this project here. This set uses the Fabriano Roma papers.

February 9, 2012 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 10 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma Set 9

Here are more pages I did during November:

The full text reads: You can do anything you want, give yourself benefit of the doubt.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: You have so much to offer the world. Don’t cage yourself in. Go for it.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Don’t be scared to be exactly who you are. Embrace everything about yourself.

here’s a side shot to see the glimmer of the gold:

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Spread joy everywhere you go.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: The fastest way to get inspired is to start creating.

Well here we go. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about this project here. This set uses the Fabriano Roma papers.

February 2, 2012 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 3 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma Set 8

Here are more pages I did during November:

The full text reads: Yes you are creative. No one can take that from you.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Give yourself permission to SOAR.

And here’s the next page:

I dislike this page but I love the thought on it.

The full text reads: All that happens to you is an opportunity for growth.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Happiness is contagious. Hug freely.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: The biggest difference between you and those with “talent” is practice. A lot of it.

Well here we go. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about this project here. This set uses the Fabriano Roma papers.

January 26, 2012 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 4 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma Set 7

Here are the pages I did during November:

The full text reads: Give and Love with All your Heart.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Fill your life with color.

And here’s the next page:

I dislike this page but I love the thought on it.

The full text reads: We are all connected, You are an essential part of the whole.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Don’t waste your minutes, life waits for no one.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Life is short: laugh often.

Well here we go. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about this project here. This set uses the Fabriano Roma papers.

January 19, 2012 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 5 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma Set 6

This is not the same set as the original Roma papers I used but it is still Roma paper so I am going to continue with the title for now.

So here are the pages I did during the end of last October:

The full text reads: Beauty is all around you.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Take time to Breathe.

And here’s the next page:

I posted this one a few weeks ago on Julie’s blog.

The full text reads: It is ok to ask for what you want.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: It is easy to get lucky when you work hard.

I dislike this page.And the next one, too.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: You deserve to shine.

I really dislike the colors in this one.

And that’s the full set for October:

Well here we go. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about this project here. This set uses the Fabriano Roma papers.

January 12, 2012 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 7 comments

Art Journaling – Paper Canvas – Set 2

Here’s the second and last set I used with the Bienfang paper canvas. I do still have a few left but I won’t be using them for now. Don’t like this paper one bit.

So here’s the second set:

The full text reads: Give your heart with caution.

I layered two stencils for this but I don’t like the colors. It just didn’t turn out the way I envisioned.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Life is ephemeral.

I used acrylics on this page. No idea where this came from 🙂

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: There is freedom in self acceptance and compassion.

I love the colors but still hate the paper. So I finally just decided to stop using it.

Here are all (but one) of the pages I made with this paper:

Starting from here onward, I am using Fabriano Roma paper and 5.25×8.25 so I can glue into my Moleskine.

January 5, 2012 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 9 comments

Art Journaling – Paper Canvas – Set 1

Continuing on the thread of using what I have on hand, I had one pad of Bienfang paper canvas. It’s heavy paper with the surface texture of canvas. I don’t like this surface very much, maybe cause it’s already prepped or who knows. But I wanted to try it and see and I also had it on hand so I am using it up!

So here’s the first set:

The full text reads: Gratitude is a practice, make it a priority.

I wanted to make the hands look like they were giving something or thanking the heavens. This page uses pan pastels and distress inks i think.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Do not let anything cage you in.

I used acrylics on this page. I have been feeling uninspired and out of ideas but I am creating anyway to see what happens

And here’s the next page:

I posted this one a few weeks ago for Julie’s stencil hop, too.

The full text reads: Seek Joy and Happiness.

I still feel uninspired but I am continuing to create so I used acrylics on this one.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: It takes courage to be who you are.

I had no idea what to do with this page so I just used some of the Sassafrass embellies i had and just had fun. I also used acrylics.

Well here we go. That’s the four for this week. More coming next week.

December 29, 2011 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 10 comments

2012 Projects – Weekly Art Journal

Last year, I decided I wanted to art journal more. I’d been watching Donna’s Inspiration Wednesday videos and loving them. I had said, “I want to make this more of a regular practice in my life. I think it will go a long way in helping me expand my art.”

Here are few things I wanted to use art journaling for:
– explore new techniques
– try different mediums
– practice drawing
– play around with different color combinations

Well, as it worked out, I did A LOT of art journaling in 2011. I started with weeklong art journal pages inspired by Julie. I started that project on February 1 and created weeklong pages until October 31. Here are the three sets of images with the pages I created for that journal:

There is a lot of variety in the pages:

And a few vertical ones:

A few weeks after I started that journal, I grabbed a Moleskine sketchbook I had on hand and started to do more pages. Here are the two sets from that journal:

This was all about playing with different mediums and colors.

Then I bought a Strathmore Visual Journal and played with that. This journal was special to me because it’s when I started to find my own unique voice and started adding stitching.

Then I grabbed the Fabriano Roma papers that had been under my desk for almost three years and finally put them to use.

I love these pages because of their size and texture.

Knowing I preferred loose pages and not having to bind, I bought a Komtrak journal which allowed you to take the papers off and put them back on.

With this set I also tried to draw more, be more creative.

I also had some Fabriano Artistico papers that had been in my stash from last year so I also put those into good use.

I like the different size I cut these papers into. More playing with color and texture and stencils with this set.

And then I tried the last paper I had at home which was Canvas Paper. Not a huge fan of this texture but that’s ok. It was still worth a try.

I then decided to go back to the Roma paper which I loved (despite it’s terrible cost! ouch!) and decided to add my journal pages to my daily notebooks so for now the size is a bit restricted by the Moleskine but I am loving the regular art journal practice.

I’ve also started attempting to use handlettering on my pages since it’s something I want to work on and eventually plan to incorporate the sketching and drawing practice into the journals as well.

As you can see, this project was quite successful in 2011 and I have no doubt that I want to continue it for 2012. I now have six or seven art journal-specific boards in my pinterest and will continue to pin ideas I like.

I might also start doing different, bigger pieces again. But for now, I will just try to stick to whatever I feel like doing without stressing myself too much about branching out. I am sure things will evolve and change in 2012 as I keep creating pages and trying new mediums and incorporating lettering.

My goal is to make at least four pages a week. Three cheers for art journaling in 2012!

December 27, 2011 | Art, Weekly Art Journal, Yearly Projects | 55 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Artistico – Set 4

So here’s the last set of Fabriano pages:

The full text reads: There’s magic in letting go of who you should be and being who you are.

this page uses acrylics. I wanted color and dimension for a change.

And here’s the next page.

The full text reads: Life is a collection of ordinary moments. Enjoy yours.

Another dimensional one. Used acrylics. A bit color-less for me but I like it.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Look around and pay attention; you are surrounded by people who love you.

I used distress inks on this one. It’s soft and simple.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Always know that the world is a better place with you in it.

Watercolor pencils and acrylics for this one.

Well here we go. That’s the end of the Fabriano pages. Here they all are:

and set two:

I haven’t bound it yet so no movie yet.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about it and the book I am using for these pages at the top of this blog post.

December 22, 2011 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 9 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Artistico – Set 3

So here’s the next set of Fabriano pages:

The full text reads: Look around, life is magnificent.

this page uses acrylics. I wanted to not do art today but decided to do something simple anyway.

And here’s the next page. I am now on to the cold press (rough) pages:

The full text reads: Rainy days are part of life, just like sunshine.

Another super-simple one. I used pan pastels on this page.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: It takes courage to say no.

I used pan pastels on this one. I wanted it to look like the hand was saying stop.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: You and only you determine your self-worth.

Uses Julie’s awesome face stencils again. The right eye is a bit creepy and it’s a mixture of pan pastels and acrylics.

Well here we go. That’s the four for this week. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about it and the book I am using for these pages at the top of this blog post.

December 15, 2011 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 6 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Artistico – Set 2

So here’s the next set of Fabriano pages:

The full text reads: We may not all be beautiful, smart, or talented, but we can all be kind.

this page uses acrylics and the quote comes from a movie trailer I watched. It moved me deeply and made me think for a long time. Here it is.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: The best medicine for a rough day is laughter.

I used acrylics and pan pastels on this page.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Embrace imperfection. it’s a sign that you’re not afraid to try new things.

I used pan pastels and acrylics on this one.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: It is ok to be afraid, but do it anyway. Yes, you can.

I’ve been wanting to use this stencil for a while, too and wanted to make it look like the person was praying.

Well here we go. That’s the four for this week. More coming next week.

I am creating multiple art journaling pages a week for now. You can read more about it and the book I am using for these pages at the top of this blog post.

December 8, 2011 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 10 comments

Art Journaling – Fabriano Artistico – Set 1

Continuing on the thread of using what I have on hand, I had two sheets of Fabriano Artistico Watercolor papers. I had one sheet of hot press(smooth surface) and one sheet of cold press (rough surface). You will see what I did with them over the next few weeks. I haven’t bound them yet and have no idea what I will do. For now, I am just focusing on creating.

So here’s the first set:

The full text reads: Believe in your dreams even if no one else does.

This is another with Julie’s face stencils. I used pan pastels and my fun new stencils.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: Always surround yourself with love.

I used acrylics on this page.

And here’s the next page:

I posted this one a few weeks ago for Julie’s stencil hop, too.

The full text reads: It is ok to feel broken. You are not alone.

I used pan pastels on this one.

And here’s the next page:

The full text reads: The key to happiness is to look for what’s right in your life.

I’ve been wanting to use this stencil for quite some time. This one is all pan pastels.

Well here we go. That’s the four for this week. More coming next week.

December 1, 2011 | Art, Mixed Media, Weekly Art Journal | 4 comments

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