About 3 or 4 years ago I bought this nice Moleskine journal.
I never used it because I was afraid I'd mess up the pages. :) I am braver now. I am reminding myself that I came to this blog to play and make messes. The temperature is cooler now. I can leave watercolor crayons in the car while I'm at work and they won't melt. Yes, I am crazy enough to create art in the car in the mornings before work. I have been doing this for the last several years and it really makes a big difference on how I start my work day. So, I've begun playing in this journal. I gesso-ed some pages ahead of time( not in the car. lol ) and then enjoyed scribbling with water color crayons. I can spread the color on one page and while that's drying I can do some journaling on another page. I also tried a transfer.(not in the car.) A photo of my grandmother.
I'm determined to get better at this and I know there are a few techniques out there. Still, not too bad for my first attempt.
Tomorrow I am looking forward to teaching another work shop at my local arts and craft store. I have decided to redesign the workshop and change the description of the class from Art Journaling to Mixed Media. I say this because I am sharing so many techniques, tricks, ideas etc. that can be used in other areas of art, like altered books, gelli plate, deli paper, working with Citra Solv, and the list goes on. In other words it's not just art journaling. It's everything and anything and what I have decided is that some people may shy away from an art journaling class because they don't like to journal or they think they cannot "do art." I am hoping if I reword the class description it may spark some people's interest enough to give it a try. I am having a really good time with some very creative women and I want the class to keep on growing.
I hope you've had a good week and that you have an art filled, peaceful weekend. I am sharing this with some very awesome, creative people over
here so go and check it out. I appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment. Thanks for visiting.
I never used it because I was afraid I'd mess up the pages. :) I am braver now. I am reminding myself that I came to this blog to play and make messes. The temperature is cooler now. I can leave watercolor crayons in the car while I'm at work and they won't melt. Yes, I am crazy enough to create art in the car in the mornings before work. I have been doing this for the last several years and it really makes a big difference on how I start my work day. So, I've begun playing in this journal. I gesso-ed some pages ahead of time( not in the car. lol ) and then enjoyed scribbling with water color crayons. I can spread the color on one page and while that's drying I can do some journaling on another page. I also tried a transfer.(not in the car.) A photo of my grandmother.
I'm determined to get better at this and I know there are a few techniques out there. Still, not too bad for my first attempt.
Tomorrow I am looking forward to teaching another work shop at my local arts and craft store. I have decided to redesign the workshop and change the description of the class from Art Journaling to Mixed Media. I say this because I am sharing so many techniques, tricks, ideas etc. that can be used in other areas of art, like altered books, gelli plate, deli paper, working with Citra Solv, and the list goes on. In other words it's not just art journaling. It's everything and anything and what I have decided is that some people may shy away from an art journaling class because they don't like to journal or they think they cannot "do art." I am hoping if I reword the class description it may spark some people's interest enough to give it a try. I am having a really good time with some very creative women and I want the class to keep on growing.
I hope you've had a good week and that you have an art filled, peaceful weekend. I am sharing this with some very awesome, creative people over here so go and check it out. I appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment. Thanks for visiting.
Have fun with your class!!!!! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLove your bright journal pages. Valerie
ReplyDeleteWonderful pages... I think mixed media class is awesome. I have a friend who put water in a little pill bottle so she can created with watercolors on the run!! Love how dedicated you are!!
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Terrific page Jo, Happy PPF, Annette x
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Art journaling in the car.....? why not!!! I think its a great way to start your day. :) Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteJournaling in the morning is the beltway to start the day. I do the same at my local coffee shop. I am glad you have jumped in and are using your Moleskine.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had really good fun with this. I like the flowers standing up at the bottom of the pages and there are lots of other fascinating details and colour combinations.
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J'aime vos pages, bon week-end!
ReplyDeleteYou have done very good this journal page, to be your first. What kind of art you are doing in the morning in the car? You seem to have very busy time. I hope you take it easy and can enjoy your days! Have a nice time:)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this page. It is beautiful. I'm so glad you take time out to do artwork--how creative for you to have found time and a moment before work in your car. You are a true artist. I love your creativity. The colors, the way the piece feels as I view it as a whole--incredibly lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely page Jo. I have used gel medium for image transfers. What medium have you used here? It has turned out well. I think the change in description of your classes is a great idea. I think it will appeal to a greater audience and get more people interested . I certainly would be.
ReplyDeleteWow, paint in the morning before work .... You are very dedicated. It's so interesting to read about how and when other people create. Love all the colours on your page!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you create in the car before work! What a wonderful way to begin each day - and your color here is contagious! xo
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