Altered Compositon Notebook That Will Make you think outside the box
Working inside an altered composition notebook had really pushed me to think outside the box when creating. I was stuck in my own head when it came to creating. I found shaking things up with this little notebook has really helped get me out of that creative rut.
Breaking yourself out of a creative funk is never easy but trying a new medium or a new journal is a great way to get started.
An Altered Change of Scenery
I’d had these grid composition books sitting in my stash for ages now, I bought them on a whim with no purpose in mind for them and they sat, waiting.
I was tidying up my stash recently (not a small task!) and I came across them. The grids in the composition book called to me and I thought creating inside this would give me a change of scenery which I was craving.
Collage it up
I’m working with one of my handmade collage sheets today which are always fun to create and use in my work.
Layering up the collage sheets with some simple paint and printed tissue papers created an easy to come together spread.
Follow along with me
Enjoy the tutorial that I have created for you guys, I’m chatting about my process throughout.
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Black is often a color which is overlooked when working with our mixed media projects. With so many other amazing colors available, it's easy to do.
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How to stop comparing yourself to everyone!
I'm sharing my top four tips on how to use comparisonitis to your advantage and turn this negative feeling into a positive one instead! Comparing ourselves with others is something that we all struggle with, especially when it comes to making and creating. So let's learn to turn this into a positive feeling instead!
How to organise your Art Journal and stay inspired!
If you're anything like me you have piles and piles of bits and pieces in your art stash. I'm sharing a really simple way of to organise your paper stash and actually get it used!
Collecting these pieces is amazing but soon your paper that you collected for inspiration and to use in your art journal. Follow my simple suggestions and soon you won't be stuck for ideas whenever you open your mixed media journal!
Art Journal Gesso | Art Journal Background Ideas
Gesso is a supply that I think is often overlooked or only thought of as a basic prepping supply. But that is really doing this amazing medium a big disservice. I love to use gesso in lots of different ways in my art journals and I am sharing a really great background idea with you here in this video.
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Stamping and Painting and Inking Oh My!
Sometimes when I sit down I just can't help myself and I have to throw everything but the kitchen sink in it. I try to restrain myself but then I remember it's my journal to do as I dang well please. I had a lot of fun with this spread!
Stamp it up!
I'm using Roben-Marie Smith's Mixed Media Essentials stamp set for this spread and I have to say, it's one of my favourites. I may be a little biased though! (Love you Roben-Marie!) This stamp set has a great collection of small and larger hero image stamps and you get some great options in the sheet.
New Favourite Supply
It seems like every other week I have a new favourite supply but I am really in love with this new ink I bought from Windsor and Newton. The color is Carmine and it is the most amazing shade of pink magenta and it is super saturated. Blending it with water on this page did nothing to dull it's vibrancy, totally in love!
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Please don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel if you haven't already. That way you can be sure to not miss any tutorials that are coming up this month and many more to come!
You can sign up right now for my free online class, Play with Black!
Black is often a color which is overlooked when working with our mixed media projects. With so many other amazing colors available, it's easy to do.
Join me as we delve into the dark side of mixed media! Working with only a few supplies, let’s explore a variety of ways black and its values can be used to create a gorgeous, layered art journal page.
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