Most of the search engine traffic to this topic seems to lead to art journals. So, for the next couple of weeks or so, you'll see many articles specifically about them.
Frequently asked questions:
What are some blogs featuring your favorite art journals?This question hits my inbox more than any other, so here's my top three:
- Aisling's Personal Art Journals [2000-2004]: I return to these pages time and time again, particularly when I'm feeling blocked
- BexArts: She's always posting something new and, I have to admit, I'm completely addicted. This is the type of eye candy I would buy in a book.
- Urban Paper Arts: Viewing this blog seriously makes me wish I could crawl out of this small town hole and experience what's happening in these inspirational photographs. More than just art journals are discussed here. It's worth a look (and a bookmark).
How many art journal pages have you created?
Right now, I have three 9x12 spiral bound (my ultimate favorite kind of art journal) filled. Aside from that, I have two 5x6 ones filled and about ten of each started. Yes, I'm random. I like to have many going at the same time. Each serve their own purpose, hence the need.
How many forms of media do you us in your art journals?
I love working in mixed media in all my projects, not just my art journals. On the pages of my art journals, you'll typically find:
- distress ink
- watercolor washes
- book pages
- rubber stamping
- magazine cut-out's
- sharpies
- glitter gel pens
- ephemera
- vintage photo reproductions
Do you work in your art journal daily?
I did before I started attending college again. Now, I have to schedule art time in. Because it's such an important ingredient in my life, it's imperative that I do. I've been participating in an art a day challenge every October since 2005 to jolt myself back into this practice.
