FREE Digital Art Papers for Art Journals and Creative Projects - April

 

Welcome to the FREE Digital Art Papers for April.  Every month on my FREE Patreon Tier I release a new set of papers for you to use in your Art Journals and creative projects.

I just released the first project from the April Papers which you can check out on the Free Tier of Patreon - HERE

Here is what I created with the March Papers

Here are some of the other things created with the papers, mixed media tags, art dolls and additional imagery that can be used in other creative projects.

I inserted these art dolls in between dyed tea bags and slow stitched on them creating additional designs and looks.

Why don't you join us on the FREE Patreon Tier and get your monthly digital art papers so that you can use them in your art journals and creative projects, and get those creative juices flowing.

LEARN MORE HERE

Digital Art Background for Creative Projects Available!!

What are you doing in your creative projects for March?  Looking for some digital art backgrounds to spice-up your creative projects?

The digital art background papers for the month of March are available.  You can join us on my Patreon to get hold of the ones on the FREE Tier

You can also access our $10 Tier and to get access to the digital art, videos and posts (over 700) that is currently on the platform. 

Available on our FREE Tier

Here are just a few things that you can do with the digital art papers once you have printed them out:

Cut & Rearrange – Print your background and cut it into different shapes. - try creating a collage, or mixing different backgrounds together.  

Layer with Mixed Media – Use your floral background as a base for stamping, stenciling, or mark-making. Add paint to mute some areas, then go in and add your favorite stamps.

Available on our $3 Tier

Interactive Journaling – Glue a background page into your art journal and write or doodle over it. You can also cut out some of the shapes and then create spaces that you can write over.

Available on our $10 Tier

Highlighting Hidden Elements – Use a fine liner or white gel pen to outline patterns that stand out to you. Find some of the hidden images within the backgrounds, enhance what you see and let the artwork evolve.

Come and join us and explore all the different ways you can use the digital downloads in your art journal or creative work.

Uncovering Hidden Creativity: Exploring Art Through Backgrounds

Uncovering Hidden Creativity: Exploring Art Through Backgrounds

One of my favorite creative exercises is exploring mixed media art backgrounds.  If you have watched any of the projects on Patreon you will see how I create and searching for hidden shapes and figures within them. It’s a process of discovery—letting the background guide the direction of the artwork rather than forcing a specific idea.

This approach brings a sense of playfulness to my work, allowing unexpected elements to emerge. I’ve found it especially rewarding with my digital art floral background pages, as they offer endless possibilities for layering, highlighting, and transforming abstract patterns into something entirely new.

If you’re looking for a way to spark fresh ideas and deepen your creative practice, here are some ways you can experiment with background exploration:

Creative Activities Using Digital Art Floral Backgrounds

Shape Discovery – Print out your background and study it for a few moments. Do you see faces, animals, or abstract figures? Lightly sketch around the shapes you find, then enhance them with paint, ink, or stitching.

Cut & Rearrange – Print your background and cut it into different shapes. Rearrange the pieces into a collage or use them to build layers in an art journal. Try mixing different floral backgrounds for a dynamic effect.

Layer with Mixed Media – Use your floral background as a base for stamping, stenciling, or mark-making. Acrylics, watercolors, and even embroidery can add beautiful depth to the design.

Interactive Journaling – Glue a background page into your art journal and write or doodle over it. The soft floral elements create a unique backdrop for personal reflections or poetry.

Highlighting Hidden Elements – Use a fine liner or white gel pen to outline patterns that stand out to you. Maybe a petal looks like a bird’s wing, or a swirl resembles a dancer in motion—enhance what you see and let the artwork evolve.

Embracing the Creative Process

Letting go of strict expectations and simply exploring what appears on the page can be incredibly freeing. Sometimes, the most intriguing discoveries happen when we step back and allow the art to reveal itself.

If you try any of these techniques, I’d love to see what you create! Share your work or let me know what hidden gems you find in your backgrounds.

What unexpected shapes or patterns have you uncovered in your art? Leave a comment below!

This practice can lead to unexpected and intriguing discoveries, adding another layer of fun to the creative process.  Most of my work now takes on this form especially with the digital art papers I create.

You can access the papers for Free on my Patreon - Check them out HERE

Mixed Media Art - Digital Papers Available for February

 

The Free digital art papers for the month has been released and you can access them HERE and use them in your art journals and creative projects.

You can check out what I did with the papers from January below and also get a copy of the original papers for your projects

These are the papers for January if you missed them, join us on the Free tier of Patreon

This was a really fun page to create

Creative art journal Papers - FREE on Realityarts Patreon

Check out some of the creative papers I have created which are available on Patreon.  Some are available on their respective tiers, but do check out the Free Tier and papers available for you to use each month.

You can access the current one for November and also see some behind the scene projects.  

Next month I will be sharing all the papers I have produced for 2024 with some additional visual elements which you can purchase, and you will be able to download them for use in your art journals and creative projects.

Check out the Papers HERE

Welcome to September and the Free Digital Art Papers

Welcome to September, and we have available in our Arts Resource Hub a set of creative papers that you can use for your craft projects and art journals.

If you are wondering what you can create with them, they can be art background pages, I create a mini art journal with mine.

In the video I share what I did with August papers.

All papers are available, so you can mix and match.  Come and join us on the Arts Resource Hub and get hold of your papers for September.

For further Information Check out the Art Resource Hub HERE

You will find all the papers from previous months available for use as well.

Make a Start! It is Not a Dress Rehearsal

 

3 Ways to Move Forward as a Creative: Embracing Personal Growth and Innovation

Creativity is a journey, not a destination. As creatives, we constantly seek ways to push our boundaries, discover new horizons, and bring our unique visions to life. Moving forward as a creative involves a blend of reflection, resourcefulness, and the courage to venture into unknown waters. Here are three ways to move yourself forward on your creative journey:

1. Embrace What You Have and See How Far You Can Go

Often, we underestimate the potential of the resources at our disposal. Whether it's a limited set of tools, a small budget, or even time constraints, these limitations can actually foster creativity. By fully embracing what you have, you can push yourself to innovate within those confines, often leading to surprising and unique outcomes.

Practical Tip: Take inventory of your current resources—skills, tools, and time. Challenge yourself to create something using only what you already have. This helps sharpen your problem-solving skills and shows how creativity can thrive under constraints.

2. Create Things You Never Thought of Before

Stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth. This involves experimenting with new mediums, techniques, or even genres that you haven’t explored before, you open doors to endless possibilities and new perspectives.

Practical Tip: Set a regular time for experimentation in your creative schedule. Dedicate this time solely to trying out new ideas without worrying about the outcome.

3. Bring It All Together with a Personal Touch

Your creative journey is deeply personal. It’s shaped by your experiences, beliefs, and aspirations. Bringing your personal touch into your work not only makes it unique but also resonates more deeply with your audience. Reflect on what ‘personal’ means to you and how you want to express that in your work. Also check out post - Arts and Wellness Cafe

Practical Tip: Reflect on your personal story and values. Consider how these elements can influence your creative projects. Are there specific themes or messages you want to convey? Integrate these into your work to create pieces that are truly reflective of who you are.

Moving Forward: This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal

Remember, this is not a dress rehearsal—this is your life, your creative journey. Every moment is an opportunity to create, learn, and grow. By focusing on utilizing what you have, exploring new creative environments, and infusing your personal essence into your work, you can move forward with confidence and purpose. Embrace the process, trust in your creativity, and watch as your artistic path unfolds in ways you never imagined. Stay Blessed and be a Blessing.

Before You Go.....

Remember to pick up your FREE digital download for the month on my free Patron Members link or CLICK HERE

Summer Time Art Journal Page with Amanda Trought

 

Come and check out my latest video, Summertime - Art Journal page. 

I have been creating digital downloads for quite a while now and had started creating images on these pages that I have been sharing with my $3 Tier Patrons each month.

You don't have to be a paying member to join, you can still get FREE access to the digital download papers I create each month and see where your creativity will take you, I would love you to join us on this creative adventure.  This was the last paper I produced for my FREE Patrons:

Get your FREE copy of this 4 page background pages HERE

In todays video, I share how you can alter the page and highlight the areas that you want to keep.

I then go on to show you how you can work on it an create an image.  I love working on these papers and you are also then able to do additional things with the papers that you have painted on.  You can use them in your creative projects, art journals and more.

If you would like to see the full video with the process details and access to the digital papers for June and more then check out the Free 7 Day Trial on Patreon

Welcome To the June Free Digital Papers!! VIP Pass - Making Zen and More

Welcome June, it is the first day of the month and a great time to think about some of the creative projects that you can do. Here are a few examples of what you can do in your art journal and mixed media creative projects:

• Nature-inspired Collages: Collect leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to create intricate collages in your art journal. Use different textures and colors to add depth and interest to your compositions

• Watercolor Landscapes: Experiment with watercolors to paint serene landscapes or vibrant cityscapes. Let your imagination wander as you blend colors and create dreamy scenes.

• Found Object Sculptures: Gather everyday objects like buttons, keys, and old jewelry to assemble unique sculptures. Combine them with clay or wire to create three-dimensional artworks that tell a story.

For more ideas, join us on Patreon as a FREE member to see the remainder of the really helpful list of creative activities.  

Remember, the beauty of mixed media and art journaling lies in the freedom to experiment and express yourself without constraints. Let your creativity flow and have fun exploring new techniques and ideas!

FREE Digital Downloads for June! 

New papers available - Get Yours HERE for FREE on Patreon

Each month I give away a free set of papers, you join Patreon as a FREE member and you can download it for your art journals and creative projects.

Included in the Free papers is a background sheet and tags for you to use in your creative project.

Making Zen

It is the last day to get access to the Making Zen Courses

Get the VIP Pass for Making Zen - You will get:

❤ Lifetime access to all classes, presentations and tutorials (value $1,000)

❤ Extended playback options

❤ Exclusive premium bonuses from our artists (value $554)

This exclusive offer disappears at midnight ADT on Sunday, June 2, 2024!

Get the VIP Pass HERE

Some of the bonuses include

Kawandi Style Quilting

Create a Lucious Silk Sketchbook Cover

Sashiko Hydrangea Pattern Stitch Guide

There is something for everyone, so come and check it out and Grab your VIP PASS will you are at it!

Second Saturday Art Journal Page - Tulips

 

If you didn't catch us in the live premier this afternoon you can take a look at how I created this page here which was part of a collaboration for #secondsaturdayart.  Click on the video above or HERE

It started out with the digital download page I created of the tulips, which is part of a kit that I created on my Patreon platform you can check it out HERE.

For $3 each month they have access to a new set of digital download background papers, tags and videos giving ideas for how they can be used. 

I had fun creating the image and incorporating the tulips with the figure.

It is all about creative play and experimenting with the supplies that you have.  These papers will be then added to my art journal.  There are tags and other elements that can be added when the digital download pages are cut up.

If you want to check out the FREE members page of my Patreon you will see early release and posts there first.  If you want to access the digital papers and others in the series you can check them out using the 7 Day FREE trial which will give you access at the $3 tier, and you have over 400 posts, videos and downloads to check out in the meantime.

The page was great fun to create, and I look forward to creating more using this technique.

Art Resource Hub - Free Digital Downloads (Available Now!)

 

Have you check out the Art Resource Hub, if not you would have missed the FREE monthly digital downloads that you can use in your art journal and creative projects.

In this months papers you get an abstract design that you can use as part of a collage, attach images to the surface or paint directly onto the surface and create an image.

Here are some of the previous papers that are available for you to use in the Art Resource Hub - get your copies now and share how you use them by tagging me on Instagram @realityarts

Creating Faces - Digital Art Papers

 

Come and join us to get this month's digital downloads and play along in the studio. 

This Week we will be sharing three mini projects that I created from the papers.  I had a lot of fun creating the face and the doodles for this piece.

Here is one of the first images created with the papers, a figure emerging out of the background.  There are lots of things that you can do with your papers such as using them in your art journals, creating tags and so much more.

You can also take a photocopy of your completed work and then use that as a background and as paper ephemera in your art journal.  

You can get access to the papers on our Patreon platform and make the most of the 7 day FREE Trial, this will give you access to all the papers that have been previously created for the past 2 years including tutorial videos and other content.  You can also take out FREE membership and this will give you access to some of the bonus content that I create. 

Free Digital Downloads - Jan - Dec 2023 - 7 More days

 

Every month on my course platform I give away a digital download, for you to use in your creative projects.  January - December 23 will be available until the 7th January 2024

You can access the digital downloads HERE

A new download for January 2024 will be available in the next couple of days, so come and join us!