Friday 9 July 2021
52 Weeks of Art Journals - Recycled Clutch Art Journal
Come and join me for the latest art journal in the series 52 Weeks of Art Journals. The Art Journal on show today is what I am calling a Clutch Bag Art Journal
Check out the YouTube Video and you will be able to get a good look at how it is made.
This is the third art journal that I have made using Tetra Pak -
(a recycled milk carton it has 3 layers (foil, cardboard and plastic). You can check out the other two below
Chunky Journal - https://youtu.be/4PTFBdZaKdo
Jigsaw Journal - https://youtu.be/5f7uHJmm74I
I loved creating this art journal, as it started out as an experiment and then it all just fell into place and the clutch bag was formed. Using the tetra pak milk carton as the base and it is a great way to recycle, especially for us here in Barbados as there are no processing operations that exist for this sort of packaging so it all goes to landfill.
After being cleaned I covered it with painted fabric, I have added quite a few elements such as the lace/ribbon detail, inspiring words, beads, the bead droplets and additional texture around the art journal.
The texture was created by applying gesso through sequin waste and allowing it to dry before applying metallic paint.
Beading also added a nice touch and I also used it to cover some of the spine of this journal. The pages of the journal uses recycled collaged and painted card and measures approximately 3 x 5 inches, so great for making quick pages or when you only have a limited time to create.
I am sure there are many other things that can done to make use of the packaging, I have seen it used in building materials, making bricks, and put though recycling plants. You need special machinery to separate the layers for recycling, so why not come up with a creative project that you can enjoy.
Some of the supplies used - some of which you may have already:
Fabric - recycled school uniform - or fabric you may have
Gesso - https://amzn.to/3yGjtdL
Jacquard metallic paint - https://amzn.to/3yH7XyR
Sequin waste - https://amzn.to/3qZ6l0F
Beads - https://amzn.to/3AMmcEs
Thread for stitching - https://amzn.to/3k1yfYH
White pen - https://amzn.to/3e40Mc9
I look forward in seeing what you come up with
Wednesday 7 July 2021
Arts and Wellness Café - Word for the Week - Confident, Art Journal Process Page and New Art!
In the Arts and Wellness Café the word for the week is confident and I share with you some new art work, it is a sculptural piece made with lots of yummy texture.
I loved working on it as it also uses a lot of different supplies and you get to use some of the things that you have in a different way.
I also share with you an art journal page process - This is especially great if you want to keep it simple and just want to create an image, but you can also do it if you just want to add marks to the page.
Art Journals
I wanted to work on a background page that already had paint, and just wanted to create an image, this young lady came up and I will be working on the page more and add additional details. You have to be able to step away from work and then revisit it - you come with fresh eyes to then add to the work.
I look at the need to be confident in your approach to the materials that you use and in turn you will be confident about the work that you are producing. I hope you can join me and let me know what tips you use to stay confident.
Let me know what tips you have for remaining confident and some of the strategies that you might use to get you back on track if you come off.
Tuesday 6 July 2021
52 Weeks of Art Journals - Jigsaw Art Journal
What can you do with a milk carton - make an art journal from it of course. Check out the video I share how I made it. Here are some close ups of some of the detail.
Stitching and buttons are on the front alongside some doodling. I experimented with some of the stitching and added French knots, back stitch and had fun with some faux stitches by adding the white lines with the acrylic pens.
I embossed the large jigsaw puzzle piece and pressed a stamp, then added a rub on to it.
It was great fun to make and a way to recycle the milk cartons.
I included 3 different areas to write so I could vary the activity in the art journal. Let me know how you create your art journals and if you use any recycled materials.
Monday 5 July 2021
Altered Book Collage - Book Review
Join me as we look through Altered Book Collage, with lots of great hints and tips when altering a book. You can also use some of the examples in your art journal and creative work. See the video below
If you would like to check out more information you can check out the book on Amazon HERE or place this link into your browser - https://youtu.be/Y7L0d9hHUPw
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