This was a lovely piece to work on and I got to recycle some cardboard and beading that I had in my stash. It makes for a lovely little wall hanging, I used burlap rope, you can use chain, add beading and ribbon.
Third Saturday Art
You can also join us for Third Saturday Art
Join us every Third Saturday of the month for an art prompt, organized by Martha also known as Ayala Art on YouTube - and a group of artists who love to create. You can click the button to be notified. My theme that I am working with in my art journal this month is 'rainy day' full of texture.
I work intuitively so you see the page unfold before your eyes as it comes to me, I will explain more in tomorrows post. Be great to see you there!
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Archetype Art Journaling, is an in-depth, mixed media lesson that invites you to learn more about yourself as you delve into the magic and mystery of archetypes and oracle cards!
The goal is to connect to your intuition and gain a deeper understanding of your journey. Inside this creative journaling lesson, you''ll ponder and explore the images and cards you intuitively selected.
From there, Ivy will guide you through creating a beautiful, symbolic collage that incorporates paint, pens, stencils and other lovely mixed media goodies!
At the end of the creative journey, you'll reflect on what you have created and what it means to you! This creative lesson is healing, exciting and full of beautiful discoveries.
Today is my day for sharing a prompt for you to try out or interpret however you want. The Prompt is to create a habit of seeing recycled materials and think about how you can use them in a creative way.
In my video shared on Instagram I show you a series of things I have created with materials that I have recycled. Below are a few examples - I have used sequin waste, a tea light, adhesive pads that had lost their stickiness and some furniture pads and more.
I look for things that have texture or can transfer the texture onto my work.
You can also use lids, doilies and these make great stencils
These are especially useful if you want to start creating marks unique to you in your art journal and great for when you are creating backgrounds.
In the video I show you what I use and how they look on an art journal page. I then go on to do a journal page and create 2 art cards, which you can access on my course platform for Free - HERE
On the art journal page I use the stamps that I have created, I also use the cake sleeve once it has been covered in paint as a crown.
The art cards use the stencils, decorated tissues and some of the stamps, they are fun to create and you can place them in your art journal or frame them.
If you would like to see how I created the Art Card and the Art Journal Page with the stamps and stencils you can join me for FREE on my course Platform HERE.
You will also be able to download a digital copy of the stamps and stencil images I created to use in your art journals or creative practice.
A Year In Color is back with the FREE sampler for a total of 4 days starting Friday 13th May
I was invited by Larissa Russell of Creative U to join her in the online A Year in Color - in my session I show you how to create a mixed media art page.
Larissa and I together with a host of other presenters have created for you an amazing online experience, a full year of creativity, inspiration, and color.
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Here is the page and prompt that I work with
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In the Mixed media art collaboration today, I share how you can create this art journal cover. You create some lovely texture on the surface and it looks gorgeous. You only need a few supplies. We gather every second Tuesday of the month and share a mixed media art project.
You can see the video below.
You can catch up on previous collaboration projects that I have created with HERE
So the Messy May prompts have started and for the first Days prompt 'Starting' I decided to make a few Matchbox sized art journals. I will also be using them for some of the prompts to come. The idea for me with the challenge this month is to do something creative no matter how small, so these mini art journals are ideal. There will be some days where I do a full sized art journal spread depending on how I feel.
I am also one of the artists creating a prompt for the challenge and my day will be on Day 12 - Habit. I hope you are able to join us and come and see how you can find additional ways to be creative and enjoy the process.
The prompt for today is 'Showing Up'
The prompt for today is 'Showing Up' and I created a background page using some of the paint supplies that I have. I think one of the good things about challenges is that you can take the prompt where you feel like taking it, it is your creative journey so you enjoy it and the process.
These are colors that I don't normally combine together so it was great to be able to play in the art journal.
You can join us on the journey and take part, dip in and out if you wish and most of all enjoy. My main day is on day 12 - Habit, and I have a lovely prompt for you to do and some bonus sessions as well. You can sign up HERE
I love using recycled materials and had gone to my charity store and picked up a phone case. It was slightly too big for my phone so I thought I would make use of it and create a mini art journal.
I talk about the journal in the video below, and I have included some close up images of the pages as well.
On the front of the art journal I used some of my favorite handmade paper infused with gold, looks lovely doesn't it, one of my favorite colors which I use a lot when painting too.
One of the motivations for the journal was to use the elements that I had been holding on to for what we call 'best' or 'one day' but that day never comes. It is important to use your supplies rather than holding onto them for that one special day. Allow yourself to be included in the special day and use it on yourself.
The journal is made up of handmade paper and I have included making use of space where I can add additional elements If I were travelling with the journal - a water brush and some water colors always travel well and have minimum cleanup.
I added sentiments that are reminders 'You are beautiful - Shine your Light' reminds us that we all have something to offer and that we need to not only shine our light for ourselves, but for others who you are impacting and helping them to be brave or step out and shine their own light.
How many times have you been self conscious about what you are doing, not because you can't do it, but you are listening to the negative talk of others. Sometimes it is that throw away statement that can do the most damage - but you have to 'Dance like no one is watching' again, your being who you want to be will encourage others to keep going.
Each page has either an encouraging word or scripture, and also space for adding doodles or mark making.
Every page is a constant reminder to dream big, follow your heart and do the things that bring you closer to your goals.
Some of the sentiments I use especially when working on a challenge and I am working on two at the same time, the 100 Days of Handmade Foam and the Ultimate Blog challenge. There are some days that I have not felt like posting, and sometimes you don't, and you find a way of dealing with it and then getting back on course. I take the necessary breaks that I need, all the time reminding myself of my overall goal.
Explore, Imagine, Dream is the title of this page. I recommitted myself to share as part of the blog challenge, to not only encourage myself but others as well - I am sharing what I love, creativity and the process.
This pages sentiments - You are unique, a miracle, don't ever compare yourself with anyone else. Take a look back, you have come a long way, this is not your destination.
I hope you find the things that motivate and encourage you and that you take one step in front of the other to reach the goals you desire.
Blessings!
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100 Days of Handmade Foam Stamps
If you would like to see the stamps daily you can check out my Instagram HERE
How do you create a paper doll for your art journal?
In my latest video we take doll templates and create a figure on the page. Thank you to all those who joined the premier.
This is the speeded up version of making the mixed media art dolls, if you would like to see the full version where I talk through the process you can check it out HERE
You can see the video below. It was fun to create, the pages were prepped beforehand, which makes creating a lot easier as you don't have to worry about the whole process.
I did a flip through of the art journal which you can see below.
It is one of my mini art journals that I shared
I love working in journals of all sizes, the smaller ones work well if you want to create on a smaller size and you have limited time. Either way spending time being creative on a daily basis is important for your health and wellbeing.
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