Art Journal Page – “Letters from Home”
This page has special meaning to me. On both the left and right sides, I incorporated excerpts from my great-grandmother’s journals in her actual handwriting. I ironed her journal pages […]
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Art Journal Page – “Let Them Eat Cake”
This page is unlike any other in my art journal because of all the hand-drawn doodles that create waves of interest flowing across each side of the page. The background […]
Art Journal Page – “Hot Spell”
Turn up the heat! This page was inspired by FIRE . . . so I used yellow, orange and red (warm colours). The background was made using acrylic paint applied […]
Art Journal Page – “Delight in Life”
I used some creative techniques to give this page a an outdoorsy, natural look. The background was made with acrylic paint applied with a baby wipe. Then I stenciled some crackled patterns […]
Art Journal Page – “Good Girls”
When something grabs my eye, I set it aside for art journaling. This page background was made using a stencil and Dylusions ink spray. The image and words were all […]
Art Journal Page – “Lighten Up”
Layers — that’s what this page is all about. I started with cream-coloured acrylic paint applied with a baby wipe to the background, and then added layer upon layer. Here are […]
Art Journal Page – “Natural Instinct”
Sometimes, unexpected colour combinations create eye-catching results. Purple and green may not be a traditional combination — but I think it works here. This background was created from acrylic paint applied […]
Art Journal Page – “Naturally Nutty”
One of the great things about Art Journals is that you can use them to experiment with new ideas and techniques. Regardless of how the page turns out, you’ve learned […]
Art Journal Page – “Every Picture Tells a Story”
Pockets are fun. They’re easy to make, and create an interactive way to include additional items on a page. For this spread, I cut off approximately 4″ off the page […]
Art Journal Page – “The Power of 2”
Like many of my pages, this one came about somewhat accidentally. I trusted the process, dove in, and watched it come together without really having a plan in mind. The […]
Janni Kretlow 