{"id":8953,"date":"2019-01-14T07:03:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T12:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/?p=8953"},"modified":"2019-08-23T06:22:40","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T10:22:40","slug":"5-ways-to-begin-and-finish-an-art-journal-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/5-ways-to-begin-and-finish-an-art-journal-page\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Begin (and Finish) an Art Journal Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dear Wonderful, Creative You: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common issues that folks run into when they first start trying to keep an art journal is how to begin an art journal page. Some people have too many ideas, some have none at all, and lots doubt their artistic ability. Art journaling is a beautiful practice because it welcomes us ALL – artists and non-artists alike, to record thoughts and feelings, explore, and play, in visual-written form. So how do you begin (and finish) an art journal page? I want to share 5 simple and fun ideas that will help you create expressive, beautiful pages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ART JOURNALING IDEA ONE: Your Words in the Stars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. Write all over the page.<\/strong> Let it all hang out. Write the deepest, silliest, craziest, boringest stuff down that is swimming around your heart and mind. Give it over to the page. It can take it, because it’s your art journal! But if you are worried about someone finding the deepest secrets of your heart, worry not! We are going to cover it up for safe keeping. <\/li>
  2. Paint your page black. <\/strong>Grab some black paint, high flow acrylic, or ink and paint over the entire page. Use a dryer to speed up this stage if you wish. <\/li>
  3. Make your personal galaxy of stars.<\/strong> Use a white gel pen<\/a> or a paint pen<\/a> to create your own personal galaxy with what I call “dot clouds.” Let your dots (stars) cluster together as feels good, or look up some photos of the galaxy for a point of reference. <\/li>
  4. More ideas with dots and doodles: <\/strong>You may also like the idea of creating with a buddy. Check out this collaboration I did with another artist for inspiration. <\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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