Mixed Media Art Journal Girl

Water based media.

Markers, pencils, crayons, and watercolors. 

I experimented with all of them for this layout.

All brand new media for me. 

Little to no experience with these tools; and with no real research on how to best use them, I just jumped in and decided to create a spread.

It was awesome.

Freedom to just play; no rules, no worries.

I highly recommend experimenting with new toys and just enjoy the process of creating art from your heart.

Freedom To Create, Art Journal Girl Cuddlebug Cuties

  

Art Journal Girl Close-up Cuddlebug Cuties

Freedom To Create, Cuddlebug Cuties

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Freedom to Create, but please give me; Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Hugs,

Anna

Courage in Art Journaling Spread

A brand new art journal.

Crisp, clean ...and blank pages.

Close your eyes. Breathe. Now jump into a new spread and just let yourself go.

Do not fear the empty pages.

This is freedom.

There's no right and no wrong.

No mistakes.

You are the artist. Fill the paper with what's in your heart.

Draw, doodle, scribble, write, stamp, color, and paint with your hearts truest desires.

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I have found that art journaling is one of the most relaxing and pleasurable forms of art. While I do strive for pretty; I create for me. The art doesn't have to be perfectly polished.  I experiment and create without fear. Unexpected outcomes can be quite pleasant. Taking chances and exploring opportunities is thrilling. 

I have started a brand new art journal illustrating, the courage needed to overcome fear; in my first spread.

Cuddlebug Cuties Art Journal Courage Spread

Cuddlebug Cuties Art Journal Courage Spread and Supplies

Supplies:

Midori blank pages notebook

Gesso

Handmade cloud stencil

Circle stencil

Graphite pencil

Copic multiliner pen

Fineliner pens

Watercolor pencils

Water brush pen

ink pads

Finishing Spray

Hugs,

Anna