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 […]
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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 – “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 […]
Art Journal Page – “Spring Breezes”
I was thinking of spring when I made this page: soft breezes, flowers, sunshine, light, and warmth all came to mind, so that’s what I tried to portray in this […]
Art Journal Page – “Mixed Brights”
Like most of my art journal pages, this one came about with very little actual planning. I found a quirky magazine picture of a woman with bright purple paint on […]
Art Journal Page – “Well Hello”
The first real page in my art journal, it seemed appropriate to say “hello” here using words cut from a magazine. I spent a lot of time on this background. […]
Art Journal Page – “Come As You Are”
It’s fun how pages usually evolve on their own. I rarely have a “plan” in mind when I start a journal page. I simply dive in and start adding colour, […]
Art Journal Page – “In Quiet Moments”
I love the soft, ethereal look of this page, which combines many interesting elements and techniques in one page. The background was painted using a light color of acrylic paint applied […]
Art Journal – “Never Stop Working Toward Your Passion”
I found these words in several different magazines, and liked the message when they were combined. I actually have a little box full of words and images I’ve cut from magazines. […]
Janni Kretlow 