This is the sixth finished layout, incorportating the background which was created using a colored pencil resist and water-based markers.
In this tutorial, features were added with stamps and more color was created using Inktense and watercolor pencils and regular colored pencils.
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with the instructions for this layout and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
This is the fifth finished layout, incorportating the background created in earlier where we used a water-proof gel pen to write words across the layout. Then we painted over it with ink from water-based markers to create an antique look.
This tutorial shows you how to turn die-cuts into rusty metal object, how to use bits of ephemera and how to stamp out your words.
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with the instructions for this layout and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
A while back, I speculated on what a Zentangle sounds like , and I came up with a way to convert Zentangles into sounds . Recently, I ran across an article that addresses the opposite question: what does sound look like? It turns out that, in some cases, it can look a lot like a Zentangle! The image at the top of this article is from cymascope.com , which explores the use of the Cymascope in visualizing sound with applications in art, physics, and biology, among others.
This is the fourth finished layout, incorportating the background . We used water-based markers to make a watercolored, striped background on the center spread of our tiny art journal.
This tutorial helps you discover different mark-making techniques which are then used to finish the background stripes. You’re also introduced to glue pens,and how to use one to attach word art to the layout.
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with the instructions for this layout and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
We celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday because today a lot of rain and bad weather is expected. In addition, we wanted to avoid inflated prices, weird menus and big crowds.
One of the places we went was to the “big” Hobby Lobby that is a bit further from where I live. I like this store because it is huge, about the size of a grocery store and another store stuck together.
Today, we’re all taking a break from working in our tiny art journals. Instead, we are going to make tiny ATCs! Grab your supplies and join us on Facebook for further instructions!
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with these and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
This is the third finished layout, incorportating the background created by scribbling color on a piece of plastic. It was the second background created in the book.
This tutorial gives you techniques for creating stencilled, painterly looks without using acrylic paints… Another way to “set your art free!”
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with the instructions for this layout and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
This is the second finished layout, incorportating the background created by simply brushing color on the page. It was the first background created in the book.
Here, stamps, colored pencils and gel pens have been used to add the artwork to the page.
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with the instructions for this layout and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
Last week, I posted a tutorial for creating a textured background using plastic food wrap.
I thought you would like to see what could be done with it.
If you would like to join a group of fellow art journalists, follow along with the instructions for this layout and other tutorials, and show off your work, you can find this and more in the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook!
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to use water-based markers to paint the pages with color.
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to make use a waterproof pen to write text across a two-page spread in your art journal.
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to make a resist, colored background across a two-page spread in your art journal.
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to make a colored background across a two-page spread in your art journal.
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to make a colored background across a two-page spread in your art journal.
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to make a colored background across a two-page spread in your art journal.
Note: I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience. You are welcome to follow exactly, or adapt it to your own skill level and needs.
For this tutorial you are going to make a colored background across a two-page spread in your art journal.
Note: This is the first in a series of tutorials that will guide you through the steps of making your first micro art journal. For more information you can join the Micro Art Journal group on Facebook.
I realize that many of you are experienced book makers and art journalers. However, this tutorial will make no assumptions about where you are at in your path. It is written for anyone, even those with little or no experience.
This set is the last set for this month! I decided that during the month of February, I wanted to work with the colors red, pink and brown as primary colors. The themes and shapes to work with will be love, sweetheart, valentine, heart, chocolate, candy, flowers, and lace. I am planning to work in some nostalgic epherema and bits of collage.
I liked these these papers because they weren’t too old fashioned, or too modern.
When I was a kid, and we went on trips, we played license plate bingo. Every state had it’s own two-color combination. It was cool, because you could tell what state a car was from, even from a distance!
In this picture, you can see the inside of the cover and pocket folders. I added some stamped art and grungy jeans, maps and old clock faces to complete this old fashioned collection.
This set is dedicated to all those Mama Llama’s out there. I love the bright colors and high desert designs!
In this picture, you can see the inside of the cover and pocket folders, with more geometric, metallic and textural designs.
This little book is small enough to slip into a pocket, purse or diaper bag. It’s ready when you’re on the go, or have just a few minutes to jot down a note or sketch your lunch!