Little things like sorting can open up channels of energy
I think I need a bigger boat
Fun with ATCs
A DIY tassel necklace on Sunday morning with that political talk show (pull together ingredients another time).
Sit with your journal and gather ideas or practice
Happy mail is a treasure. Thank you Jenny.
Hey Gang, My ArtSnacks subscription box came in the other day and I waited to open it with YOU. These items will be used in my Live Streaming on Thursday March 24 at 7PM EST. The rest of the supplies are linked below the video.
Included in the kit: (all items linked below)
A paper sample from RendR which features no bleed through paper, UniPosca .7 black paint pen, Liquitex lime green paint pen (chisel nib), Koh-i-Nor Light Vermillion Progresso colored pencil, Irojiten (Tombow) colored pencil and Kum Pencil Sharpener.
Plus the lapel pin and bubble gum (against better judgement I ate it and my hair got stuck in it. I didn't lose much).
The live streaming will be run like a casual class. If you'd like to follow along you'll want paper (journal, sketchbook), paint pens or paint of any kind, a black marker or thick pen and colored pencils. I'll give you some guidelines, then we experiment, and have fun. Use what you have or all materials are linked below in my affiliate links.
Here's the video
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Welcome to National Craft Month on my blog! Today, we take a look at crafting cards and specifically how to mix and match papers from paper pads and create a card kit for yourself. These techniques work for mixing fabrics or papers for any art or craft project.
In the video, I give you tips to mixing papers from different packs and help you look for large, medium and small prints, colors that mix and match. And give a push to get dark, medium and light papers. I encouraged my daughter (completely grown) to put together this kit with my advice.
She had some trouble pushing into the dark colors. I suspect that's common. Dark is a commitment but add a little anyway. It will give your projects some weight. We added washi tapes, suminagashi papers and other handmade papers.
I found some beautiful bird cards from Ikea and a lovely piece of paper from Jill Berry (above, bottom, right).
I started making cards about a year ago and find it a relaxing and enjoyable craft. It's satisfying to send handmade cards to friends and family.
Enjoy the video, gang. I'll be back on Friday with some embellishments. We'd found them sadly lacking in our card kit ;) (Affiliate links below the video for your convenience. Use what you have.)
Intuitive Art Journaling
Most of the time when I play in my art journal, I have no idea where I'm heading but this page still surprised me. Does that ever happen to you?
Intuitive art journaling is not easy. It takes time to develop that trust within yourself. There is a non-verbal reaction to what is gong on. You may not be thinking at all. But then something else occurs to you and you have to trust that instinct and act on it.
I was going to do some writing on this page but decided to let it stand on its own. There was no need really. I know exactly what it means. Never underestimate the power of art as therapy. Here is the video where I explain the techniques and the supplies are listed below. I'd love to hear from you about working this way.
Midori Traveler's Notebooks are very cool. I've always loved the dimensions of 2:1 (Height:Width). THE Drawing Notebook has a thick paper in it, I'd say about 80#'s. It has perforated pages so you can remove the pages. I started in on this notebook by painting the front cover.
I'm looking forward to using this little book for sketches with a little color. I want to freshen up my drawing and watercolor skills this year. Push them forward. Take some chances.
I've linked my basic watercolor supply list and the JetPens (non-affiliate) links below the video. I'm enjoying the Molotow Masking pen but am finding it a bit fussy. I'll work with it more and do a resists video soon. In the meantime, enjoy the video. Don't forget to comment. I love feedback.
JetPens.com
Pilot Futayaku Double-Sided Brush Pen: http://to.jetpens.com/1PlyaL9
Sailor Fude Nagomi Double-Sided Brush Pen: http://to.jetpens.com/1PlyaL9
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors: http://to.jetpens.com/1WyWAAe
Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pens: http://to.jetpens.com/1PrB4I1
Sakura Ballsign Fuchidoru Outline Gel Pens: http://to.jetpens.com/1RWXx6A
Uniball Signo Broad, White: http://to.jetpens.com/1PlHvAH
Uniball Signo Sparkling, Gold, Silver: http://to.jetpens.com/1Tqg8qL
Midori Traveler’s Notebook Drawing Paper: http://to.jetpens.com/1QHLeJP
Field Notes Notebooks: http://to.jetpens.com/1PIKsxf
Pilot Opt 0.5 Shaker Mechanical Pencil: http://to.jetpens.com/1UtEVbN
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen: http://to.jetpens.com/1PDuyhm
Use what you have. The following are affiliate links. I get a percentage of the sale at no cost to you. Thanks for helping support my channel/blog this way.
Last week I facilitated a Coloring Book program at my local library and it was a huge success. Around 30 folks joined in the fun. I want to share how things went and what I brought along. Maybe you'll call your local library and volunteer your services.
I brought a variety of coloring materials: colored pencils, spectrum noir markers, regular markers of every type, gel pens, colored pens. I put a set of each type of media in a cup. AC Moore had coloring books for 5 bucks each I grabbed a couple of those.
I cut the pages from the coloring books and as everyone was coming in they were invited to choose a page and a media.
Lots of people were very timid, wondering which media and page were best for beginners. Some folks had arthritis and I was glad to have the large markers for them. My facilitation was really just to encourage a relaxed attitude and give permission.
This little cutie pie needed no permission (she snuck in with her mom and aunt ;) and was an excellent example. Later in the class, I walked Susan's coloring (see the first photo) around and pointed out the different media she was mixing. It was important to show that Susan was not being "SUPER CAREFUL" and even went outside the lines now and then.
It was a fantastic evening. Everyone left feeling empowered about their ability to make a little art. You may be able to scrounge up the materials. I am wondering if your local library and art center could partner up to help you pull off a program. Talk to them. Make some community.
I flipped through some old journals yesterday from 2009.
Isn't that funny! It really cracked me up. And so does this one:
Over the years, my critic (Stewie) has really taken on a full personality and is sympathetic in a way. Surprising. But really. Look at this guy! I also stumbled across some flowers that have been an obsession for a long time. I dreamed of a field of them once. They are Chiming Bell flowers and make lovely music!
I played with the Molotow Masking pen in this video. I am enjoying this pen. It's a very easy way to mask with much less mess than the liquid frisket. Here's the video.
Here are some of the supplies I used (affiliate links). I'll try to keep up over here but am working on another Curious class. It looks like I need to have another surgery and so am trying to meet that deadline. Thanks for all your support gang. You folks are the best.
Stamp carving goes with art journaling like paint with brushes. It isn't a difficult job: a spot of practice, the right tips and tools and you have a personal stamp with a distinctive look. I've used the leaf image from the cover of the Flow journal and copied it.*
It's fun to come up with your own little drawings for stamp carving. Look through motifs from rugs or wallpapers. I like to look at ancient and African symbols too. If you want to carve letters or words, make sure that they are reversed when carving!
*I've used imagery from one of Flow's designers so it's not my imagery. I cannot sell it or use it on any piece of my artwork that is for sale. This is very important: please respect your source.
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And so it goes in the capricious nature of life that stuff ahem happens. Some things can be improved and some should be considered what happens when you take a chance. Many of you know this about me, but for those who don't, please know that "mistakes" are to be made and often. That's how we move forward instead of stalling. Embrace the big BOO-BOO and move on quickly.
There was a sudden whim to do a month-long art journal jump. And I rarely resist whims like this. So suddenly Sunday night I leapt in and began planning. Over the next month, there will be videos and blog posts on different ways of journaling. Big books, little books, bullets, planners and who knows what else.
This first jump is about letting go of control and working intuitively. Not so easily done, I know. But let's try. It's also about using one studio session and then writing, doodling, drawing, collaging over the week. I'm working along and will post photos here and on Instagram, FaceBook and Twitter as I go. I'm not great at Social Media so we'll see how that goes.
Let's dive right in.
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