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Post by nana2callie on Dec 8, 2014 14:56:09 GMT
Don't laugh... but seriously I have no creative talent I can't even draw a stick person that looks like a stick person. But, really want to try art journaling it just looks like fun. Any suggestions... and ideas for easy to use supplies!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 20:20:36 GMT
I am like you--can't draw at all, and REALLY wanted to art journal but didn't know how. I took some online classes and was hooked. I really learned a LOT and just took it from there. Favorite supplies that I use on almost EVERY piece I create are: *Strathmore Mixed Media journals *Strathmore Newsprint *Liquitex gesso *Stabilo All pencil *Sailor Mini correction pen *Acrylic paints *Uhu Glue Stick *Vintage book paper *Sewing machine because I like to sew on each piece I use a lot more things but these are basics I always use.  |
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Post by nana2callie on Dec 8, 2014 22:04:26 GMT
Thanks Patter - I'm looking forward to this journey.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 23:12:09 GMT
You are welcome! And grab some bubble wrap because you can put gesso, paint, etc., on it and stamp circles with it on your pages. Also, lids are good too. Put gesso, paint, etc., on the edge to stamp circles in different sizes depending on the lid size. I have about 15+ lids I use. |
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painterchic
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Post by painterchic on Dec 9, 2014 1:26:59 GMT
What about doing Image Transfers of things you like ..like magazine pics, etc? IT is a great way to add "people" into your work w/o needing the skill to make them look like "people" LOL. My degree is drawing and illustration but I LOVE doing IT. It takes the (self imposed) pressure off of things needing to be asymmetrical and "correct".
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Post by melanieg on Dec 11, 2014 4:51:09 GMT
I have a stack of old magazines I use for my journals by my desk. I cut out pictures, words, quotes, etc to add in
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 27, 2014 22:41:00 GMT
What about doing Image Transfers of things you like ..like magazine pics, etc? IT is a great way to add "people" into your work w/o needing the skill to make them look like "people" LOL. My degree is drawing and illustration but I LOVE doing IT. It takes the (self imposed) pressure off of things needing to be asymmetrical and "correct". Is there an easy way to do an Image Transfer? I confess that I have little patience and a short attention span, so can anyone recommend a simple transfer method? TIA |
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painterchic
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Post by painterchic on Dec 27, 2014 23:38:42 GMT
What about doing Image Transfers of things you like ..like magazine pics, etc? IT is a great way to add "people" into your work w/o needing the skill to make them look like "people" LOL. My degree is drawing and illustration but I LOVE doing IT. It takes the (self imposed) pressure off of things needing to be asymmetrical and "correct". Is there an easy way to do an Image Transfer? I confess that I have little patience and a short attention span, so can anyone recommend a simple transfer method? TIA I just find the pic I want..then put a thin(ish) layer of soft gel medium ( I use Goldens) on the surface ( that I want to transfer to) , put the picture down ( that I am transferring) face down and take an old credit card and gently burnish it for a minute or 2. It will take some trial and error for you to figure out how long you need to burnish it. Gently peel the paper back on one side and check to see the progress of the transfer..if it isn't enough you can burnish for another 45 sec. or so. Peel from one side across. Then gently rub all the " fuzz" ( left over bits of paper and you have an IT. It sounds way more complicated than it is I promise. If it were too time consuming then I would just draw the image LOL. I will see if I can find a video for you.. Ok this video is the first one I ever watched on IT and it is the way I still do them. Image transfer video |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 28, 2014 22:33:29 GMT
Is there an easy way to do an Image Transfer? I confess that I have little patience and a short attention span, so can anyone recommend a simple transfer method? TIA I just find the pic I want..then put a thin(ish) layer of soft gel medium ( I use Goldens) on the surface ( that I want to transfer to) , put the picture down ( that I am transferring) face down and take an old credit card and gently burnish it for a minute or 2. It will take some trial and error for you to figure out how long you need to burnish it. Gently peel the paper back on one side and check to see the progress of the transfer..if it isn't enough you can burnish for another 45 sec. or so. Peel from one side across. Then gently rub all the " fuzz" ( left over bits of paper and you have an IT. It sounds way more complicated than it is I promise. If it were too time consuming then I would just draw the image LOL. I will see if I can find a video for you.. Ok this video is the first one I ever watched on IT and it is the way I still do them. Image transfer video
Thank you! Great instructions and the video is helpful, too. Thanks! |
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Post by painterchic on Dec 29, 2014 1:31:25 GMT
I just find the pic I want..then put a thin(ish) layer of soft gel medium ( I use Goldens) on the surface ( that I want to transfer to) , put the picture down ( that I am transferring) face down and take an old credit card and gently burnish it for a minute or 2. It will take some trial and error for you to figure out how long you need to burnish it. Gently peel the paper back on one side and check to see the progress of the transfer..if it isn't enough you can burnish for another 45 sec. or so. Peel from one side across. Then gently rub all the " fuzz" ( left over bits of paper and you have an IT. It sounds way more complicated than it is I promise. If it were too time consuming then I would just draw the image LOL. I will see if I can find a video for you.. Ok this video is the first one I ever watched on IT and it is the way I still do them. Image transfer video
Thank you! Great instructions and the video is helpful, too. Thanks! You are so welcome! I try to help with what I know LOL..products and materials and techniques can be so confusing and intimidating sometimes! I hope you have fun trying it! |
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Post by riversong1963 on Feb 23, 2015 20:18:10 GMT
You don't have to draw to art journal. You can use stencils, stamps, doodles, blobs, torn paper. It's all good! I can't draw to save my life, but I love art journaling. It's very freeing because it doesn't have to look like anything in particular. Have fun! |
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Post by wvbeetlebug on Feb 26, 2015 1:55:12 GMT
Make your art your own!!! My people all look cartoonish and my animals all look alike. Only reason you can tell my horse from a giraffe is the long neck!!!
Use texture and rubbings! Stencils! Use straws to blow splatters of paint around. Then when that dries doodle around it with a pretty gold pen! Shiny!!!
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