Sunday, September 12, 2010

Art Journal Page 1


Art Journal Page 1
Originally uploaded by AlwaysInspired
I've been wanting to start art journaling for a long time. I always put it off, tell myself I can't do it, or just plain get lazy and don't make the time. I decided to get a start. Seize the day! I thought I should start my journal with a "self portrait". Not that this looks like me, but it is a reflection of myself. I didn't do a background for this page. Just let the creativity flow into the image itself. I'm so happy I did it! I'll do another spread today hopefully. Merlin also needs a bath, so after puppy washing a little art will be nice.
Another reason I decided to start my art journal is because I want to teach it to some local kids at the art center in November. I plan on helping them construct a book and then start the process of journaling. I am using a hand bound notebook I got in a swap ages ago and have been to scared to do anything in. Now's the time to use such a pretty book! Wish me luck on staying motivated!

3 comments:

Digital Misfit said...

Congrats on starting your art journal!
Page one is already great - love the shading in the skin. I cant wait to see more :)

Valerie said...

ooh happy journaling!
I started a Junque journal a while ago. And it's lots of fun ^^
I'd love to see more of your pages!

Kira - oopsicraftmypants.com said...

You're going to make n expert art journaler. I'm waiting to see more!