Mixed media art journaling is a new an very popular way to motivate creativity. Watching artists like Suzi Blu and Ansota creating their unique art journals online, inspires other artists to think outside of the box.
Recipe journaling is a concept for people who lack inspiration and do not know what to journal about. Remember, art journaling is mostly about visual images but if the artist lacks the inspiration to convey emotion through visual images, then words are the next best thing. Take a feeling or emotion and write about it, using mixed media as the background. Choose one specific problem by creating a "recipe" as the solution.
Use gesso, podge, glue, scrap book decorations, paint and ink to create your recipe journal page. Remember to paste two or more pages together if the paper is too thin. Any books can be used - from old story books to new journals. Layer materials on top of each other until the desired effect is achieved. No planning is needed - just go with the flow.
Mixed media art journaling isn’t expensive. No need to buy everything brand new. Use old scraps of paper and make decorations using fabric, ribbon, plastic and carton. Make craft glue by thinning wood glue with water. Dried flowers petals, or even potpourri can be used to give your pages a sweet scent.
Remember to wash paint brushes properly after using, especially the soft podge brush. Otherwise the brush will harden and be useless afterwards.
All of these materials are available at The Crafter's Inn in the Helderberg Village Walk, Somerset West.
Example of a Recipe Journal Page
Here is an example of creating a recipe for dealing with a break-up:
Turn the Prince Back into a Toad
Ingredients:
- Chocolate
- Personal trainer
- Two - three months of being single
- Company of good friends
- New perfume
- Huge smile
- One new man
Method:
Mix all together.
Note:
No alcohol!
Recipe Journaling - Fun and Therapeutic
Create recipes for everyday problems and ad it to your journal. Use all types of media and go wild on those pages. Not only is it fun, but it can be therapeutic as well. Being creative will take your mind off of the things that worry you. Once you start mixed media journal, especially recipe journaling, you won't be able to stop. So go on and let your creative genius free!
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