It has become increasingly important for me to consider sustainable sourcing for my supplies, and I experiment with techniques and recycling materials either from my own supplies or thrift stores and also revisit unfinished projects for renewed inspiration.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Managing Waste for Creative - Projects Material Musings
It has become increasingly important for me to consider sustainable sourcing for my supplies, and I experiment with techniques and recycling materials either from my own supplies or thrift stores and also revisit unfinished projects for renewed inspiration.
Saturday, 15 April 2023
The Benefits of Being Creative - Art Journals
Art Journal Page - Sing Your Song
Have you ever taken the time to engage in a creative activity? Maybe you've painted a picture, written a poem, or simply doodled in a journal. Regardless of the activity, there are numerous benefits to spending time being creative, and research has shown that regularly engaging in creative activities can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing.
One way to incorporate creativity into your daily routine is through art journaling. Art journaling is a form of self-expression that combines words, images, and artistic techniques in a journal. It is a way to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a visual and creative way.In today's Art Journal video, we will be taking a journal page and transforming it using a variety of supplies. The page starts with some collage paper and then using stamps and stickable letters, a message and an image are created to accompany it. The bird is a stamped image that is stuck on to the page, then incorporated into it by using paints, and ink to decorate its body. This process can be easily adapted to your own supplies and preferences, making it a flexible and enjoyable activity.
One of the great things about working in your art journal is that you can work with the supplies you have and substitute as you go along. If you don't have stickable letters, then write your message by hand. If you don't have a stamp of a bird, you can substitute a photo or draw the bird yourself.
With creativity, it's important to experiment on a regular basis in your art journal and play around with ideas, seeing which ones resonate with you more. It doesn't have to be perfect, and it can be whatever you choose it to be. The act of creating and expressing yourself is what's important, not the end result.
- It can help reduce stress and anxiety;
- Engaging in a creative activity can help you shift your focus away from negative thoughts and feelings, allowing you to relax and unwind;
- It can also boost your mood;
- It can increase self-esteem;
- It promotes feelings of accomplishment.
- Creativity has been shown to enhance problem-solving skills and improve memory.
Monday, 30 May 2022
Free Mixed Media Art Resources
Friday, 25 February 2022
Digital Art Papers for your Art Journals
I have shared my mixed media art taster pack and tag set which is free when you sign up to my mailing list, and is a way of saying thanks for joining me on the creative adventure..
Having extra backgrounds can be so useful when preparing your art journal pages, creating your own tags and other creative activities.
As part of the digital kit you will receive the following:
as well as:
Would love to see how you get on with them, share them here or on Instagram and tag me @realityarts