All about journals…
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary” Picasso
“But Jesus Himself would often slip away into the wild to pray.” Luke 5:16
What is a journal?
What do we mean by a journal in the context of art and faith? How is creating in a journal different from creating on paper or canvas? How is art journaling different from the kind of art that you may have done before at school or even professionally? Let’s have a chat about these things!
Choosing a journal
There are so many different options out there for art journals- let me take you through some of them and explain the advantages and disadvantages and why I use the journals that I use.
Time to go shopping!
Now you know what you’re looking for, it’s time to go shopping! Find yourself a nice ugly journal that is going to be your companion throughout this course. If you live in the UK here are a few links to try:
(I’m not on commission!)
Of course if you can support your local independent art shop or stationer please do so!
Wrecking your journal
Now you have a lovely brand new journal, let’s destroy it! (What???!!! Don’t worry, all will be explained in this video.)
YOUR TURN: Go ahead and wreck your journal! You can use the ideas in this download (click the button). Or invent your own ideas! Remember to have fun…
Was that fun or horrifying? Please share you thoughts on our private Facebook group… we’re all in this together!
