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One of my most popular post here on the Art Slam is Tools Art Journalers Should Have in Their Arsenal. I am most often asked what tools someone needs to start art jouranling. The reason I started the Art Slam was to walk people thourgh the process of beginning their own journals. It can seem intimidating when you only see the finished journal. My art journals are not perfect by any means, but they are uniquely me.
One of my favorite adhesives (the other is Duck Tape Runner) to use in my journals and on my canvases is Modge Podge. Modge Podge is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish. It can be used on wood, fabric and just about any porous material. I like it because it dries clear, is non-toxic, it is a great value and comes in a variety of formulas and finishes. Personally, I prefer the Matte finish.
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This year, I introduced spray inks to my art journaling arsenal. Adirondack Color Wash inks by Ranger are insanely awesome. The color is so rich and a little bit goes a long way. Be warned, it stains. So, I wear rubber gloves and cover up the area I am working in. I also like using Ranger’s UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel). It is a dimensional medium that I use to add texture to certain areas of my journal pages.
Recently, I learned about Zentangle, extra fancy doodling using textures and shapes. These are going to add all kinds of new dimension and interest to my artwork. Most of the tangles look best using a black pen. My favorite is Prismacolor Premier fine line markers.
Art journaling really is not about the stuff you use. I keep it pretty basic using paint, inks, pens and colored pencils. I find my images from magazines and I use my own photography as inspiration for my pages. I love using prompts to help me get started creating an art journal page. You can find quite a few here by visiting the Art Journaling tab in the menu above. There is lots of scope for the imagination.
To start 2010 off, I will be offering online art journaling classes. My goal is to open registration in December for a January class. Make sure you sign up for my newsletter so you will be among the first to hear the details.
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danielle thompson - ooooh, i’ve always wanted to try those adirondack paints.. people swear by them!
janice hernandez - thanks for telling us about the inks and other products.