altered covers using mixed media techniques

Altered Covers for Journals from the Dollar Bin

I was recently asked to serve with the Young Women in my church.  It's a big job, but I'm so excited to see them progress in their testimonies!  It has become a tradition in our congregation for the leaders to bake a super awesome, individual…
why it's important to keep an art journal

Why it's Important to Keep an Art Journal

 I love history.  Old journals, documents, newspapers... they all tell stories that otherwise would be lost and I'm fascinated by them. I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise that I love keeping journals, especially art journals. Keeping…
altered planner close up

Altered Planner Cover- lots of texture!

I have a confession to make- I hate planning.  HATE it.  I don't really know why, but every time I try to get organized I lose interest, and just end up doing- I don't know- not what I need to do. Anyway, I recently found a new way of planning…
altered mini book from the dollar store

Altered Mini Book- a dollar store notepad turned art journal

  I learn so much from all you artists out there, I just have to say how grateful I am. I would never have thought to look for art supplies at the dollar store, but now that it's on my radar, I've found some pretty cool things.  What…
india ink journal pages

Gesso and India Ink Journal Pages

I've been using india ink a lot in my recent projects.  It's highly pigmented, blends well when wet, is permanent when dry, and is also transparent enough to show other ink colors over and under it.  In other words, I love this stuff! I…
using stencils in my art journal

Using Stencils and Texture Paste in your Art Journal

So, I have a confession to make.  While I love to art journal and splatter ink and gesso on blank pages, I am totally intimidated by it as well.  I really struggle to find the balance between being inspired by and learning from other artists,…