We can all use a little creative inspiration from time to time. When I was in school, there was an assignment that involved visiting the same place outdoors, several times a week, and journaling through art while we were there. The emphasis was on using an art form we weren't necessarily comfortable with. For me, that was drawing and painting. This type of illustrated journaling was challenging but I appreciated the push to try something new.Journaling can be used in a number of ways, as a diary of your life, a place to record random musings, or as a creative spark. It is a tool, but when you add drawing, painting, or mixed media collage to the mix, your journal can become a work of art.
And all the proof you need can be found on this very inspiring page, Art Journaling, Technique Tutorials, Inspiration and Prompts by Studentz. If you have ever considered trying art journaling, Studentz provides a number of links to art journal sites, books, and entertaining videos to get you started. But you don't even have to leave the page to be inspired. There are a number of gorgeous examples included on the page as well as prompts, such as
"Choose a quote or poem and write why you like it, or just embellish it appropriately."
"If you could throw a dinner party for any 10 people (living or dead), who would you invite?" and
"Are you the eldest, middle or youngest child, or are you an only child? What were the advantages and disadvantages of that?"
When I was journaling outdoors, I would record what I saw or heard and then try to draw or paint the experience. However, you don't have to be outdoors to do this. Just look at the example where Studentz recorded what was close at hand, including keys, lip balm, and a pocket knife. Studentz also suggests using this idea for creatively recording your recipes and shows a beautiful example for "Lemon Madeira."
How about it? Do you need your creative fires stoked? Maybe art journaling is just the outlet you need.
Visit: Art Journaling
Lovely idea for journaling. Great review, Kim!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds -- and looks -- like fun! Art journalling seems a very liberating way of being creative and adding to the creations of others to make something that is a very unique personal expression. It certainly appeals to me. Loved this illustrated guide and your review that introduced it to me.
ReplyDeleteI do love this idea. I have even saved some magazines in hopes that I might do an art journal one day. I believe I got the idea from this lens you mention.
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