Comments on: The Art Journal Starter Kit https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:00:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-19946 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:04:08 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-19946 In reply to crystal.

Hi Crystal: I’m so sorry it’s been a hard time. I know in my life my art journal has been a real friend when things are hard, especially if I give myself permission to just let it all hang out there. Everything belongs. There is no right or wrong kind of page. The journal accepts it all. XO Amy

]]> By: crystal https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-19942 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:11:32 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-19942 This is all going to help me in a very difficult time of life, but this will make it better!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-15061 Mon, 15 May 2017 19:31:26 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-15061 In reply to Faigie.

You are most welcome, Faigie – best of luck!

Cheers,
Amy

]]> By: Faigie https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-15060 Mon, 15 May 2017 19:12:41 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-15060 In reply to Amy Johnson Maricle.

You know, I actually do wish I could..so maybe I’ll challenge myself that way..not to be self conscious when creating in public.Thanks

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-15055 Mon, 15 May 2017 13:47:46 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-15055 In reply to Faigie.

HI Faigie:

I think knowing what works for you and doesn’t is so important. It may be that you have no desire to create in public and if that’s the case, I think it’s important to honor that. If however, there’s a little part of you that would love to be able to sit down on a park bench, in a cafe, or on the train and create in your journal, I wonder what it would be like if you gave yourself permission to do something very short and simple one day, just to see what it would be like? Perhaps ask the critic to take a back seat for a few minutes?

Either way, I wish you happy creating!
Amy

]]> By: Faigie https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-15040 Mon, 15 May 2017 01:12:07 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-15040 I don’t go too many places 😜So haven’t had much of a chance to use a traveling kit, but I’m way too self conscious to draw in public. Expectations are too high & I don’t do well with high expectations.

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-14951 Wed, 10 May 2017 00:37:35 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-14951 In reply to Shanta Devi.

Hi Shanta:

I’m so glad you added to the list here! It’s so fun to hear what others have in their art pouches. And I love the idea of you creating on the way to work.

All the best,

Amy

]]> By: Shanta Devi https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-14938 Tue, 09 May 2017 16:40:07 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-14938 Hi Amy,

Thanks for the great post! I take my art journal with me everywhere. To add to your great location suggestions: I also art journal at the beach, the park, and on public transportation (bus, train).

I take along with me similar items that you suggested. I take a compact watercolor set (Prima Marketing “Classics” or Sakura Koi), paper towel or napkin, a few water brushes, masking tape (stickier and holds better than most of my washi tapes), small bottle of Elmer’s glue, a Ziplock baggy of collage ephemera, a small set of black Stadtler pigment liner pens, a small pencil pouch with a mix of colorful pens (Sharpies, felt-tip markers, ballpoint), and some watercolor pencils (Staedtler Ergosoft).

Thanks!

]]> By: Amy Johnson Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-14930 Tue, 09 May 2017 10:39:07 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-14930 In reply to Eileen Larsen.

Hi Eileen:

You are the sweetest! Have I told you how much I enjoy having you as a part of this community? It IS a great idea to sell a ready made kit with everything set to go – but that’s an entirely different business model than mine. I think for the moment I’ll be sticking to inspirational guide. 🙂

I’m thrilled that this post hit the mark for you. Thanks for all YOU share.
Creatively Yours,
Amy

]]> By: Eileen Larsen https://mindfulartstudio.com/the-art-journal-starter-kit/#comment-14923 Tue, 09 May 2017 04:21:40 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=6795#comment-14923 Amy, a most inspiring post!
But I honestly thought you were offering a beginning and/or travel kit!
Have you thought about that??
Seriously, if I could afford it, I would buy it. I would be tickled pink to receive a beginners kit, even as an “advanced beginner’!!
Hmmmm…food for thought!
Love ALL you do, and celebrate *your* journey even as you assist me and SO many others on ours♡♡♡

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