Art Journaling 101

This is the handout for a workshop I created for the Santa Fe Book Arts Group.

A Good Place to Start

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer’s Art Journal Every Day: http://balzerdesigns.com/AJED.html

Journal Prompts

Sherry Menehey http://createheart.com/blog/

Tammy Garcia http://daisyyellow.squarespace.com/vividlife/category/kick-start-prompts

The Sketchbook Challenge http://sketchbookchallenge.blogspot.com/p/themes.html

From: http://www.blacksburgbelle.com/2010/10/50-art-journal-prompts/

Free Digital Images

http://magicmoonlightfreeimages.blogspot.com/

http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/p/search.html

Strathmore Visual Journals Are the Best (IMHO)

http://www.strathmoreartist.com/product-reader/items/500-series-mixed-media-hardbound-art-journal.html

http://www.strathmoreartist.com/product-reader/items/visual-journal-mixed-media.html

https://www.youtube.com/user/StrathmoreArtist/videos?flow=grid&view=0

Instructional Videos (DVD or Download)

Artful Lettering: Tools and Techniques for Discovering Your Style by Joanne Sharpe
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Artful-Lettering-DVD.html?SessionThemeID=21

Art Journaling Fast & Easy: Unique Journal Pages One Step at a Time by Pam Carriker
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Art-Journaling-Fast-and-Easy-DVD.html?SessionThemeID=21

Art Journaling: Pages in Stages by Dawn Devries Sokol
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Art-Journaling.html?SessionThemeID=21

Art Journals On-The-Go How to pack prep paint and more by Jacqeline Newbold
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Art-Journals-On-The-Go-DVD.html?SessionThemeID=21

Easy Mixed Media Techniques for the Art Journal by Seth Apter
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs/Easy-Mixed-Media-Techniques-for-the-Art-Journal.html?SessionThemeID=21

From Art Journaling to Art: Drawing Watercolor and More Techniques for the Mixed-Media Artist by Jane LaFazio
http://www.interweavestore.com/Quilting/DVDs-Videos/From-Art-Journaling-to-Art-Drawing-Watercolor-and-More-Techniques-for-the-Mixed-Media-Artist-with-Jane-LaFazio-DVD.html?SessionThemeID=21

Handmade Book Essentials: Learn to Make Folded Side-Stitched and Signature-Style Books by Dea Fischer
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Handmade-Book-Essentials-DVD.html?SessionThemeID=21

Layered & Textured Backgrounds: Art Journaling Tips & Tricks by Paula Phillips
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Layered-and-Textured-Backgrounds-DVD.html?SessionThemeID=21

Make it Graphic: Stencils Silhouettes & More by Linda Blinn
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Make-it-Graphic.html?SessionThemeID=21

Playful Paper Backgrounds by Diana Trout
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/DVDs-Videos/Playful-Paper-Backgrounds-Download-in-HD.html?SessionThemeID=21

eMags (often different versions for iPad, PC, Mac)

Art Journaling Exposed Volume 1
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/Magazines/Art-Journaling-Exposed-Vol-1-eMag-for-iPad.html?SessionThemeID=21

Pages, Volume 1
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/Magazines/Cloth-Paper-Scissors-Pages-2011-Digital-Edition.html?SessionThemeID=21

Pages, Volume 2
http://www.interweavestore.com/Mixed-Media/Magazines/Cloth-Paper-Scissors-Pages-2012-Digital-Edition.html?SessionThemeID=21

Magazines

Pages (above); print copies are sold out, but may be able to find on eBay

Somerset Art Journaling
http://www.stampington.com/artjournaling/

Books

There are literally hundreds of books available if you put the search term “art journaling” in Amazon.com (but do try to buy from a local store). Here are my absolute favorites:

Journal Spilling: Mixed-Media Techniques for Free Expression by Diana Trout (A good place to start)
http://www.amazon.com/Journal-Spilling-Mixed-Media-Techniques-Expression/dp/1600613195/

The Art Journal Workshop: Break Through, Explore, and Make it Your Own by Traci Bunkers (Contains a DVD)
http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Journal-Workshop-Through/dp/1592536840/

Artist’s Journal Workshop: Creating Your Life in Words and Pictures by Cathy Johnson (Best if you’re a watercolor artist)
http://www.amazon.com/Artists-Journal-Workshop-Creating-Pictures/dp/1440308683/

The Complete Decorated Journal: A Compendium of Journaling Techniques by Gwen Diehn
http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Decorated-Journal-Compendium/dp/1454702036/

Alternative Art Journals: Explore Innovative Approaches to Collecting Your Creativity by Margaret Peot
http://www.amazon.com/Alternative-Art-Journals-Innovative-Approaches/dp/1440310645/

Art at the Speed of Life: motivation + inspiration for making mixed-media art every day by Pam Carriker
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Speed-Life-inspiration-mixed-media/dp/1596682612/

Creative Wildfire: An Introduction to Art Journaling – Basics and Beyond by LK Ludwig
http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Wildfire-Introduction-Journaling-Basics/dp/B005SN5M3O/

The Journal Junkies Workshop: Visual Ammunition for the Art Addict by Scott and Modler
http://www.amazon.com/The-Journal-Junkies-Workshop-ebook/dp/B00597VYMM/

You can preview part of their book here:
http://www.createmixedmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Z3942_Journal_Writing.pdf

Dylusions Idea Book: My Creative Journal Journey by Dyan Reaveley
http://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Ink-Dylusions-Creative-Journal/dp/B0096EBAXC/

Personal Geographies: Explorations in Mixed-Media Mapmaking by Jill K. Berry
http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Geographies-Explorations-Mixed-Media-Mapmaking/dp/144030856X/ref=sr_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361726126&sr=1-1&keywords=personal+geographies+explorations+in+mixed-media+mapmaking+by+jill+k.+berry

Collaborative Art Journals and Shared Visions in Mixed Media by LK Ludwig
http://www.amazon.com/Collaborative-Journals-Shared-Visions-Mixed/dp/B005SN5WRK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361726224&sr=1-1&keywords=collaborative+art+journals+and+shared+visions+in+mixed+media

Art Journals and Creative Healing: Restoring the Spirit Through Self-Expression by Sharon Soneff
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Journals-Creative-Healing-Self-Expression/dp/1592533647/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361726378&sr=1-1&keywords=art+journals+and+creative+healing+restoring+the+spirit+through+self-expression

Real Life Journals: Designing & Using Handmade Books by Gwen Diehn
http://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Journals-Designing-Handmade/dp/1600594921/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361726445&sr=1-1&keywords=real-life+journals

Altered Books Workshop: 18 Creative Techniques for Self-Expression by Bev Brazelton
http://www.amazon.com/Altered-Books-Workshop-Bev-Brazelton/dp/B000X1N3PU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361726511&sr=1-1&keywords=altered+books+workshop+18+creative+techniques+for+self-expression