Crafts: Art Journal
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A Peek In My Sketchbook: Mixed Media Owls
This week on the blog is all about owls! Why you may ask?Well owls lend themselves particularly well to all kinds of crafts, and they do work particularly well with all things Fall and Winter, meaning seasonal or holiday decorations! And as you may know, I am all about decorating the house for holidays, and celebrating the seasons through creativity and crafts, so hello owls! Owls can be cute or interesting or both, so hold on tight as there is an owl craft for everyone! I started my owl adventures with two mixed media paintings in my sketchbook, so I’m sharing that with you first. Owls can be abstract and…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook: An Abstract Pear and Peonies!
Yes dear readers, I am back on the road with my my sketchbook/art journal journey which took a short hiatus due to all the Jewish holiday preparations and celebrations. I have to admit, I REALLY missed drawing and painting, which came as a huge surprise to me, as the only specific creative activity I recall missing during the holidays is crocheting! So,apparently the painting/drawing journey has taken a hold on me, and I am downright pleased, as this means that I can easily hop back on the wagon and continue filling my art journals with paintings and drawings. It is true, painting in a sketchbook with paper that is meant…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook: Whimsical Watercolor and Pen Animals!
Now that I have finally embraced the idea of using my sketchbook to experiment with all kinds of drawing and painting, things are starting to get interesting! I have never drawn anything even remotely similar to the whimsical animals I’m sharing with you here, and I actually really love the results. Stretching one’s comfort zone is the key to creative growth, and if not in a sketchbook, which is just for you, then where? A simple line drawing like the one I did, here likely does need color to make it work, and using watercolors is a great way to go, not to mention oh so simple, even in my…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook: Simple Glass Bottles With Flowers
Sometimes a super simple waterproof ink pen sketch filled in with some watercolor paint can look fresh and fun. After all of the floral sketches I did in various sketchbooks this summer, the time came to introduce some color, and this is the result……not a work of art, but a sweet illustration that one can do rather quickly, even in this large A4 sketchbook! Of course, first practice drawing flowers that you love, then practice drawing simple glass bottles, and then bring them together, and that is it. A sketch like this could be done in so many ways, with a variety of flowers as I did, one with just…
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How To Use Kosher Salt To Make Patterns On Painted Paper
With the holiday of Succot now behind us and Chanukah coming in eight weeks, now is a great time to start thinking about Chanukah, as planning and creating ahead of time means you can fill your home with light and joy, which is really what it is all about. I’d also recommend taking stock of the supplies, however basic, you have on hand and using those, (note to self) as that is one way to light the creative flame! Okay, I really wanted to tell you about a little discovery I made a few weeks ago regarding creating texture with kosher salt. Making your own patterned paper is a great…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook: Pomegranate Ink Drawing With Cross Hatching
If you are having a hard time fitting an art practice of some kind into your busy schedule, a smallish sketchbook, might just be THE thing! After six months of a consistent sketchbook/art journal practice I am just thrilled by the concept in general, and have gotten over my fear of making mistakes or entries that aren’t up to snuff in my journal, and I am here to encourage you to give it a try. There is just something about creating in a journal that is not restricting as I always thought, but rather freeing, and best of all, you don’t have to figure out what to do with that…
