See all these. This is my collection of sketchbooks that I keep near my bed.
And these are the journals and sketchbooks in my studio.
I may have a hoarding problem. Anyhoo, I am shifting my focus from taking e-courses to further my art education to using my collection of journals/sketchbooks instead.
I've never been great at keeping an art journal or a sketchbook. I love seeing other artists sketchbooks and journals and they look so amazing. Mine don't. I realized comparing my work to others was putting huge pressure on myself to be perfect. For me, my sketchbooks are going to be about practice, experimenting and play.
This is my favorite brand to paint in. It's only available at Michael's. I grab one when I can with a 50% off coupon. The paper is 140lb mixed media. You can find the 90lb version at any art store.
I'm going to really take the time now to practice drawing.
Explore materials.
Play around and experiment.
And maybe finish a page or two.
They won't all be masterpieces. They will all educate me in some way. I'll learn what I like and don't like. I'll learn what "not" to do. I'll understand my materials better. I will develop my style.
I'm very excited about this. I am giving myself permission to explore and screw up and not freak out about something not working. I get to turn the page and just try again. How freeing is that!
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Awesome idea! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWow look at that stack.!!! Love that you are experimenting, searching and learning ......you are "doing". So many people talk about art but never pick a pen or brush, so you are already accomplished!!!
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Lynda - playing is what it is all about. I have learned so much the past few months playing and creating my first ever art journal. Bravo for playing!
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