Weekly Art Journal

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 5

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Remember it’s crucial to take the time to replenish your soul.

I used pan pastels, acrylics and my fun new stencils.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

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

The full text reads: Remember to always be true to who you are.

I used acrylics on this page and some pan pastels.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: You already are what you hope to be.

Quote from a Jewel song. Another one from the Julie stencil hop. I used acrylics on this page and some pan pastels.

And here’s the last Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Don’t hesitate: stand out from the crowd.

Another julie hop one and the last page in my book. This one is all pan pastels and for some reason I didn’t take any detail shots.

Well here we go. I finished another art journal. Here’s the first set:

and the next set:

Here’s a video where I explain the binding and show all the pages.

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.

Weekly Art Journal – Weeklong for October 24

for this week, i started with birdhouses:

And I added slowly little bits here and there.

here is the left:

here is the right:

And here’s the filled page:

And there we go.

Weekly Art Journal is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here. And you can find out more about the weeklong daily journaling here.

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 4

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Let your star shine bright.

I used acrylics on this page and just did a quick one.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Aim higher than what feels comfortable.

I used acrylics on this page and just did a super-quick one.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Always go where the peace is for you.

I used acrylics on this page. I wanted to draw a girl dipping her toes in the water because that brings me peace. I saw this photo:

and drew it first:

then I painted and stitched. It didn’t turn out exactly as I had hoped but I still like it.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it however.

The quote is from Richard Bach. I wanted the page to look like a dandelion that you might wish on.

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.

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 3

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Stars shine more in the dark.

I used acrylics on this page but it didn’t turn out how I had hoped. I wanted the sentiment that sometimes the dark is good. It’s when you can see the stars. But alas the page is a mess.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: choose free, it is always a choice.

I used new Maya Road stamps and acrylics on this page.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Choose to be happy and free.

I used acrylics on this page and the Maya Road stamps.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: It starts with you, be kind to yourself.

I used pan pastels and some paint and a photo of me for a change.

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.

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 2

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Today is a new day, it is yours to fill.

I used acrylics on this page.

I wanted it to look like sun was coming up over the mountains but alas, I can’t say it turned out the way I imagined. But still…

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Life is short, forgive easily.

I used acrylics on this page and some pan pastels.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Follow the path of joy.

I used acrylics and lots of stitching on this page.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: There’s always rain before a rainbow.

I used acrylics on this page and lots of stitching.

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.

Balzer Designs Stencil Hop: Faces

Today I am very honored to be a part of Balzer Design’s stencil hop using the Crafter’s Workshop stencils Julie designed. The ones I was specifically sent were the three face ones below. They are called Ava, “Edith and Maude”, and Summer in the order in which you see them. (Click on the photo to go to Crafter’s Workshop’s Stencil page)

Those of you who’ve been here a while know that I am crazy about faces so when I got these I was ecstatic and started creating immediately. Here are some of the pages I made:

This first page below uses the Edith and Maude stencil as well as Wonky Circles, Flower Frame, Chevron ones and it’s all pretty much done with acrylic paint. The text says: Remember to always be true to who you are because you’re perfect just the way you are.

The next page is also using Edith and Maude and I just added a birdie to her hair. I used the Leaf Frame and Triage stencils, too. I used pan pastels, acrylics and watercolors. It says: You already are what you hope to be.

I then used the 6×6 Edith and Maude stencil to create the following page. This is almost all pan pastels and it also uses the Circles in Squares and Wonky Circles stencils. The text says: Don’t hesitate, stand out from the crowd and be you.

Once I started using them, I just couldn’t stop. Then I used Ava to make this next one. Pan Pastels to use the stencils and watercolors to color the face in. The text reads: Believe in your dreams even if no one else does.

And finally, I only had Summer in a 6×6 but I really liked it so I decided to use it by giving her a body. Once I stenciled and colored it, she looked sort of sad and I’d had a rough day so I decided to write: It is ok to feel broken. You are not alone.

And there you go. I hope this shows you some of the variety of pages you can make with these amazing stencils. I love being able to quickly add a face to my art journal pages and I love the emotion and meaning they bring with them. If you find drawing portraits on your own intimidating but still like to have them on your pages these stencils are fantastic starting places. You can use them as much or as little as you like: only as a guide or to create the whole face just as is. I cannot recommend them enough.

Here are the people participating on today’s hop:
• Jen Cushman
• Jill Sprott:
• Karen Grunberg: you are here 🙂
• Paula Gilarde
• Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I highly encourage you go see their incredible creations. Huge thanks to Crafter’s Workshop and Julie for giving me this opportunity.

And thank you so much to you for coming to visit me!

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 1

So here we are. Another journal. I picked this one up at a store in San Francisco. It’s a spiral bound journal made by Komtrak with 140lb cold press watercolor paper by Canson 100 insides. They are 8.5×11. Here’s a link I found online. You can remove the pages without tearing them and then put them back when you’re done. Sounded ideal for me. The book in the link comes with different paper than mine but they do sell the paper packs for it separately as well.

I paid a lot for mine since it was at a local shop and I am not sure I will like it as much as the Roma paper but I wanted to try it so, let’s see how I like it.

Here’s my first page with it.

The full text reads: She wanted to believe in miracles.

I drew the girl and painted with watersoluble crayons and acrylics. This one started nicely but then ended up a bit too busy for my taste.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Let your worries go.

I used watersoluble crayons and acrylics on this page. It’s hard to see but it has a lot of layers and tone on tone. It was party inspired by this sketch.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Sink Your Feet in. Soak up the sun and rest.

I used acrylics in this page. Just had fun with it. I love the way it turned out.

And here’s the next Komtrak page:

The full text reads: Everything Changes.

I used acrylics on this page.

It was inspired by a journaling entry where I was telling myself that change is inevitable. Everything changes. Eggs become chicks. Live evolves. Constantly whether we are ready, willing, wishful, fearful or not.

It didn’t turn out exactly the way I’d hoped but the sentiment is there 🙂

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Set 5

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Lean on your real friends, that’s why they are there.

I used acrylics on this. I like the colors and softness.

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Take a break and let your soul rest.

The little bird is from Little Yellow Bicycle. The rest is crafter’s workshop, acrylics, stamps, stitching.

And here’s the last Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Art saves, again and again and again.

I used a little yellow bicycle frame and some Tim Holtz wings. The rest is same as always. I love the colors on this page. Art has been saving me and my soul so much recently.

and with that the set of Roma papers are gone. I loved loved, loved working with these papers. It might be my all-time favorite so far. I will have to get my hands on some more of it. I also loved the size which was 8.5×9.5. Good size for me.

Here are all the pages:

and

I like how, like my layouts, they are similar but different. How you can sense an emerging style. I am still exploring but, over all, I really like these. Here’s a little video with the finished book:

And now, time to move on to the next journal. My next one is a Komtrack journal with Canson Watercolor paper. These books are specially made to take the spiral bound pages out, work on them, and put them back. So no binding issues. You can also buy the pages loose. More on this on the next post.

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

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Set 4

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: You can always go home.

I used corrugated board by JillBean on these but it didn’t turn out the way I’d hoped. Too dark and busy.

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Use your wings to help others.

I used paint and a Tim Holtz wing chipboard as a mask on this. I like the colors but it’s not one of my favorites.

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Some days are much darker than others, but a bright one is always around the corner.

The idea for this one came to me while I was exercising after a rough day. It’s all drawn by me and acrylics.

here’s a progress shot:

and here’s the next one:

The full text reads: You have plenty of love, share it often.

I used molding paste on these hearts though you can’t really see it. The rest is all acrylics, stamps, stitching, etc.

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

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Set 3

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Be bold. Dare to be you.

I used an old tree sticker by Webster’s pages and acrylics on this page.

The full text reads: No matter what, choose to bloom.

Not one of my favorites. I started with several Little Yellow Bicycle pots and flowers but this one is too busy for my taste.

The full text reads: Family is where you are loved as you are.

Another one that’s too busy. Maya Road envelope and the card is from Crate paper (4 because there are four of us.)

The full text reads: Your life is truly perfect right now, marvel in it.

I like the colors of this page. Maya Road chipboard pieces and some circles.

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

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Every Journey

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: Every journey requires faith.

I used acrylics, Maya Road chipboard (cage and bird) and zipper trim, a bunch of stamps and a crafter’s workshop template on this one.

Here are some details from the page:

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

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Where You Need to Be

And here’s the next Roma paper page:

The full text reads: You are exactly where you need to be.

I used acrylics and oil pastels one this one.

Here are some details from the page:

can’t get enough of the butterflies.

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

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 5

Weekly Art Journal – Weeklong for October 24

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 4

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 3

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 2

Balzer Designs Stencil Hop: Faces

Art Journaling – Komtrak – Set 1

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Set 5

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Set 4

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Set 3

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Every Journey

Art Journaling – Fabriano Roma – Where You Need to Be

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