Getting started in art journaling

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Art journaling is a safe space to explore new materials, new techniques, new mixed media and simply play, but you can also use your journal to record your observations and explore emotions and experiences. This is the start of my own art journaling journey, so I hope you can come along with me as I create a two page spread around some of my favourite things.

I'll show you my materials and encourage you to use what you have to hand, rather than rush out to get more. I will show how to layer different media on top of each other, using collage, watercolour, acrylic, gesso and pens.

I did an excellent online retreat with ‪@LalyMilleArts‬ and it has converted me to the idea of developing a journal. I won't be doing this every day, but every so often. And when I discover things that work for me (and don't) I will share them here. So if you are starting out too, why not subscribe and come on the journey with me?

My journal is a handmade one - if you want to see how I made it, please take a look here:    • How to make a watercolour sketch book...  

If you are interested in the coloursheets, please check out this review:    • The most fun watercolours ever??? - r...  

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Every week I share a tip, trick or technique I wish I had known when I started painting, so if you enjoyed this please like, comment and subscribe. Or if you have a watercolour problem, let me know and maybe I can help?

If you want to have more in depth courses please head over to http://www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk. I also run a friendly Facebook group:   / watercolourstudiowithlizchaderton  .

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