What is an Art Journal?
An art journal is a sort of diary with art in it. You can use it to record your thoughts, events in your life, your travels and, well... anything. It doesn't have to be written up day-to-day like a conventional diary - though of course if that's what you want to do, then go for it.
You might start by adding a small sketch to a journal page. Or glue in a photo. Or a train ticket. Then you could add some crayon for color. Before you know it, the journal takes on a life of its own and you have a mixed-media art journal.
This page isn't a 'how-to-make-an-art-journal' - there are other pages linked here that can show you how to get started - I just wanted to share a few journal pages I made recently.
You might start by adding a small sketch to a journal page. Or glue in a photo. Or a train ticket. Then you could add some crayon for color. Before you know it, the journal takes on a life of its own and you have a mixed-media art journal.
This page isn't a 'how-to-make-an-art-journal' - there are other pages linked here that can show you how to get started - I just wanted to share a few journal pages I made recently.
Contents at a Glance
Guided by Her Emotion
I had this little blank cardboard accordion book stashed away among my art materials for ages. I have always used watercolor paper, pads and books for my art journals and didn't like the idea of using plain old cardboard. Not sure why, but the other day, I dug it out and gave it a coat of gesso (acrylic primer).I painted it with one coat of acrylic paint. Dried it thoroughly with a hairdryer and added another color. I used paper towel to rub off the top coat so that parts of the under color showed through. On some pages I wrote chunks of text - journaling thoughts and feelings - before covering with a layer of paint.
'Happy Feeling' Journal Page
I dipped one side of a small piece of bubble wrap into paint and lightly pressed onto sections of the page - you can see it better on the purple page above.
Tip: on one side of the collage use a little charcoal to blend the collage into the page background.
Text on the Journal Pages
On the flap that folds down I stamped "Be authentic,"
Mixed Media Books
Layering paint and collage, text, rubber stamping and pastel in an art journal adds more interest and extra dimensions. I like to do my private journaling on the page and then cover it with layers of gesso, paint, collage, charcoal, pastel and... well anything I have to hand.
More Layered Pages
Materials Used On These Journal Pages
Other Peoples's Mixed Media Art Journals
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nightcats
Sep 1, 2011 @ 11:21 am | delete
- These pages are so cool! Well done.
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resabi
Aug 10, 2011 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- Gorgeous, inspirational journal pages that are also a little intimidating because they're so beautiful! I love seeing the way you combine the various elements and the stories each page tells. Blessed.
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sukkran
May 15, 2011 @ 11:40 am | delete
- awesome lens. ~blessed~
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Momsbusy247 May 14, 2011 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Just a sheer delight! Your lens is just beautifully done! Great job!
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kougar
May 13, 2011 @ 1:28 pm | delete
- Absolutely wonderful.
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ohcaroline
May 13, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
- Your artwork is so refreshing and unique. We can see a lot of your soul in these pages.
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raphaelo
May 13, 2011 @ 9:04 am | delete
- So wonderful journal lens with your lovely beautiful mixed media art. The "Guided by Her Emotion" is so impressive. I do fall in love with it right now :) 5 stars for you. Have a wonderful time.. always.. dearest lady theraggededge :)
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Ruthi
May 13, 2011 @ 7:19 am | delete
- How creative! Your art journal is just beautiful. Love the birdhouse quip and also the "Look in front and see the present" with its artwork.
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mbgphoto
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- Pretty journals...lensrolled to my journal lens.
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