Memories
When a batch of vintage cameras that I purchased included a non working vintage camera, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I selected a head and pair of hands from my stash of doll parts. Since … Continued
Vulnerability
While I work, I listen to audio books. Recently, I have been listening to “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” by Brene Brown. I have also listened to her “Daring Greatly” I know that both of … Continued
Making Art Papers with CitraSolv
I love using “CitraSolv paper” as I call it, in my mixed media collages, but found I had about wiped out my stash! Time for a CitraSolv party! I gathered my supplies: CitraSolv Concentrated Cleaner spray bottle National Geographic magazines … Continued
Mask Making How To
A quick and easy way to make an interesting writing “spot” in your art journal is to use a mask. It blocks the paint to leave a blank space for writing. The first step is to find an image … Continued
Magazine turned Art Journal
After looking over a selection of sketchbooks and journals recently, I found myself balking at the cost. Promising myself that I would make the purchase “later” I left without the new art journal that I had gone to get. … Continued
A Matter of Style
Finding your “own” style as an artist can be an elusive pursuit, a bit like capturing mist in a jar and defining its shape. In the jar, it’s shaped like a jar, but set free to see its true … Continued
Painted Foundation
A good background in art is like having a good foundation to build on. It is what turns a journal full of doodles into an “art” journal. As I begin my new sketchbook, I paint a few pages as backgrounds, … Continued
Tab Dividers in Your Art Journal Box
Today I am going to show you a part of the art file journal project that really adds to the fun. That is the tabs, which are the first thing you notice when you open the box. I have collected … Continued
Art Journal Box for the Graduate
Daughter #4 graduated from high school this weekend. For each of my children I have created some sort of special scrapbook or album for them to take along on the new leg of their life journey. This time, I made … Continued