How to start an art journal (and stick to it!)

How to start an art journal (and stick to it!)

Have you ever wanted to start an art journal but felt intimidated? You're not alone! In this video, I'm chatting about art journaling and show you how easy it is to get started. I'll also bust four common myths about journaling and my practical tips and advice, perfect for beginners!

00:00 Start an art journal
00:37 How to make time for art journaling
04:25 What supplies do you actually need?
07:24 Finding your style and inspiration
10:17 Tips for the blank page fear
14:55 Join a creative challenge!

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[DaisyMaeMoses]

I have the time since I retired 8 years ago and began art journaling. The moment I sit down to do some art journaling, I don’t get up the rest of the day and nothing else gets done. No cooking, no house cleaning, no shopping, no exercising, no appointment. I don’t even go outside to get the mail. I am annoyed at any interruption to my art journaling. I’m totally mesmerized and in a hypnotic art trance. I don’t think any of this is a bad thing.

[MsArtistwannabe]

When I started art journaling I discovered I liked to do it first thing in the morning. I started getting up much earlier in the morning to make the time. It’s fourteen years now.

[pathepburn]

I'm 70, and have just got hooked on journaling/ decoupage, and as you say, it looks like it can be expensive if you buy all the gizmo's. So, iv'e decided to mix and match. Lol.. Thanks for the info in your video, it has really helped me. 🙂💜💐🇬🇧

[marilynmccormick]

I think one helpful tip is occassionally do some prep work as your art time. Maybe gesso a few pages one day so they are "ready to use". Or go through a few magazines and tear out whole pages containing pictures you like from magazines for a collage. On another day, go through the selected pages and tear out the photos from the pages. These activities can be done while drinking coffee or tea, and when you have a bit more time to do art, you will be able to get to it more easily with step 1 already done.

[ChristyeHudson-do]

Your video is my favorite one I’ve watched about art journaling…. I’m 65 years old and I’ve worked with my artwork for years, but haven’t started a journal to keep for myself… and I’m ready to jump in….thanks for talking through your process and showing us your techniques ….Absolutely so fun to watch!!! Thank you

[ChantelleArts]

I love that you're using a vintage book to journal, it's a great idea to start with a pretty base rather than a blank page! awesome tips 😊

[sherylwickenheiser]

Love the bit about using what you have. Sometimes being limited makes you be more creative. Thanks. Happy New Year!

[calvinguile]

Supplies can be cheap, I search dollar stores, junk mail, water colors, markers etc. the more you get into it, the more you’ll collect. It’s all about your creativity, I started out with collage❤

[JenniferJadeKerr]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm planning a short solo trip this summer, and I decided to do a travel art journal as a way to document my trip, have some fun creative time, and also feel more comfortable/purposeful in moments when I'd be used to having someone with me to experience it with. I'm only going to have a small journal, small set of fine line markers, and a glue stick with me and then I'm looking forward to seeing what else I can find in my travels to use or incorporate into my journal. This video gave me some great things to think about and it was so enjoyable watching you play with your art!

[cindywernert]

I have been scrapbooking for almost 20 yrs and been card making for 4 yrs so I have tons of formal paper, stickers, ephemera, machines and tools. I have loved the clean generally symmetrical look in my work but I have fallen in love with art journaling and the freedom it gives me to create without “my rules”. This is definitely my newest hobby/technique that I’m learning to incorporate into my time and my cards as well.
Thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge with this “newbie”!

[carmenortiz]

I am so glad I ran into this video. I volunteer in a small art center in the US. Started with one day, now two. I'm almost 77 done art on and off. I'm also donating money to add programs, the first one: Art Journaling for Senior Citizens. Taking into account the two girls who are actual employees are young enough to be my grand daughters, guess who was elected to give the class. I checked other sites and this is my favorite, simple and no need to be a expert. I'm be watching plenty of your videos now before my first class starts in three weeks. I do have plenty of items, I just buy not use. Which one next?

[saltydinonuggies]

This is a great video! Regular journaling doesn’t work for me because I’ve had a lot of people go through my journals and use it against me. It seems this year I’m trying to take better care of myself and art is a massive passion so I may as well at least try and different way to journal! I’m drawing daily anyways.

[Creativespiration]

Great advice Meg! You are very inspiring! I’m
So excited for Junk Journal January!!!! Thanks for sharing your page with us! It’s so beautiful!

[flamingo.and.co.]

I asked for a small watercolor pallette and a few brushes for Christmas. Things I am not sure I will use a lot nor buy for myself

[siyonatheres]

I like using pressed flowers... So beautiful

[pyenygren]

1:52 Yes! Prepare a few things is important.

[loriqualls]

You’ve inspired me to start an art journal just for myself. Now, to find the perfect book to use. 🧡

[suev]

So many ideas, thank you for sharing so generously.

[dorisandujar]

As a new subscriber and someone just entering into junk journaling I appreciate all of these tips. Thank you.

[lericamims]

I really love this Meg. I watched it twice I agree with you. I make it my intention to create art. It is my mindfulness. I create because it is very healing for me!