Choosing an Art Journal
I have tried out my share of different types of art journals. Some have been an old book, or ledger, or even a magazine,… or my own homemade journals, but in this post I am going to focus on my favorite purchased … Continued
Using Derwent Inktense pencils
A few years ago I discovered the Derwent Inktense pencil and immediately fell in love with their versatility. They work much like a watercolor pencil, but lay down ink instead of watercolor. The color is much more intense, and permanent … Continued
Musical Easels Mixed Media
Last Friday I held a Musical Easels class here on Victory Road. The weather was beautiful, so we had the class out on the screened in porch. In this workshop I introduce the basic techniques of mixed media… but with … Continued
Gratitude – from the art journal
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued
The Plum Bazaar
I recently visited a daughter attending college in Emporia, Kansas. While there, she showed me this fantastic store called Plum Bazaar. I started ohhhing and ahhhing before I even made it in the door as they had some sale goodies … Continued
Smash Book Kit
Yesterday I told you all about my new Art Journal Kits. Today, I would like to introduce my Smash Book Kit. My smash books, made from vintage Reader’s Digest Condensed books and filled with found and funky papers, have been … Continued
Art Journal Kits
I am pretty excited about my new art journal kits. This is the gift that I would love to receive! I have used a small vintage suitcase as a little travel studio, and I have chosen the box for this kit … Continued
