Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Journal Pages

I am in a happy place when... I start to see this take effect;

chunky, oversized papers, stuffed, spilling out,


 and can never seem to get it to close art journal is coming forth!
A new member. An addition to the others.



I work two ways in my journal.
* Apply directly to the journal pages. Gesso always.
(The paper is Fabriano)
* Create a spread on loose (Bristol) paper, then an adhesive 
(Golden Matte Medium) is applied to the paper in the journal.  


I have completed the exercises and journal prompts from reading 
THE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
If you are still on the fence with this book... I highly recommend it.
The author, Lisa  Sonora Beam, use of "visual" journaling as her 
focal point to get the message clear, is phenomenal.


Next, on my list of books to read over the summer...
and I can not wait!


I will also share with you cover to cover,
adding to my art journal, 
adding all and anything that inspires me, as I read through this book. 

How is your art journal coming along, so far?
Enjoy the process, always.









12 comments:

  1. Great that you are reading, taking it in, and then living it out - this is how it should be. Have fun, you seem to be getting stronger every day! Hugs, Valerie

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    1. Hello Valerie!
      Awww... "THANK YOU"! Such encouraging words, dear friend! ((hugs))
      Enjoy your visit.

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  2. Awesome! I just finished This I Know and it was a beautiful read. Susannah really put her heart and soul into it. Have a wonderful day!

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    1. Hello Amanda
      Thank you for stopping by, love your company! :]
      I can not wait to get started...
      Happy Wednesday ~xx

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  3. Ooh, I love that "bulging journal" look, too! What a great amount of work you have done, working your way through The Creative Entrepreneur. What will you be doing with all of your new knowledge and insights, I wonder??

    I so often buy yummy new books, flip through them briefly, and then shelve them. I love that you are really savoring the pages of the books you are focusing on this summer. Very inspiring!

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    1. Hello Andria
      Honestly, I will do that too! I pick apart, what I want, then away to the bookshelf it goes.
      Don't get me wrong, I enjoy reading.
      I find myself being a multi-tasker, having 2-3 books going at the same time.
      I want to break myself of this habit... by posting to my readers, this makes me accountable.
      I ma really enjoying my books this way.
      Recording things, creating journal prompts, keeps me going... along with all the encouragement.
      A big THANK YOU to you!!
      Take care ~xx

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  4. My book arrived yesterday!!! Thanks so much for the push to order it once and for all. I used to get uncomfortable when my books became ratty but ya know the rattier and more bulgy my art journal gets the happier I am!! Lookin' good!!

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    1. Hip, hip... hooray! Fantastic, Lorinda!! :]
      You are going to love it...
      I totally understand, years ago, I tried soooo hard to keep my art journals so clean and neat;
      worrying over this, did not allow me to fully engage in the process.
      Thank you for visiting, enjoy! ~xx

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  5. I think that wonderful bulging of pages is also a piece of art - an enticing view of what is to come when the pages are open. Jx

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    1. Hello Jackie, very well put! ((hugs))
      Wheels are turning now... maybe a flip through video in the near future?! :]

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  6. I too love chunk books with papers hanging out! Love your journal so far..

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    1. Hi Debbie...! :]
      Thank you, glad you are enjoying your visit.
      More to come...

      It seems to me, many like the chunky look and feel of an art journal.
      The trick is to keep "arting" in it, as it becomes all "wonky!!" (LOL)
      ~xx

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