Collaborative art journal page featuring mixed media textures, stencil designs, and abstract painting with earthy tones.

Collaborative Art: Painting & Stenciling in My Sketchbook Swap Journal

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In this video, I dive into the collaborative art journey of my sketchbook swap with my YouTube friend Luz. After creating and sending her a handmade art journal (featured in an earlier video), I finally got brave enough to paint in the stunning journal she sent me. Inspired by her beautiful acrylic layout in greens and browns, I painted the opposite page using coordinating greens and brown watercolors. I added mark-making details to complement the design and took a creative leap by stenciling on her painted page. To finish, I incorporated texture with some packing paper, creating a cohesive and visually exciting spread. Watch as I share my process, celebrate this collaborative art experience, and reveal the final coordinated layouts in Luz’s handmade journal!

Video Luz filmed working in the journal I made: Swapping Art Journals With A Youtube Friend - Palette Knife Painting Fun! - https://youtu.be/Me_n1WtPYzw?si=8M8yjQO8sRiULZFg

*Supplies I'm using in this video:

(Some of the links are affiliate links. If you use my link, I get a small commission, which will go toward my art supplies and to support this channel! I appreciate your support!!)

StencilGirl Stencil Club - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm

Blick Kuretake paints - https://shrsl.com/4p067

Princeton Neptune Paintbrush set - https://amzn.to/3zj9QYx

Primrosia 30 Pastel Acrylic Paint Pens - https://amzn.to/3CMmMYd

Tempera Paint Sticks,40 Colors - https://amzn.to/3B4zSzz

Tempera Paint Sticks, 20 Pastel - https://amzn.to/3Z9iHFd

Arrtx 60 Colors Paint Markers - https://amzn.to/498GSbg

*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:

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StencilGirl Stencil Club - https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm

Joggles Stencils: https://shrsl.com/4e32b

*Facebook Group for Art Peeps: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deniselovecreativecommunity

Color Cube:

The Color Cube - https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/?ref=123

Favorite Paper:

Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - https://amzn.to/43mlJGA

Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - https://amzn.to/3PF9Jfi

Favorite Pens/pencils:

Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - https://amzn.to/443RhB0

Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - https://amzn.to/3tmLA4h

STABILO All-STABILO -Black - https://amzn.to/3URofU8

Posca - Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens Set - https://amzn.to/3wLmIVR

Inks:

Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt

Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ

Favorite Paints:

Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWatercolors

Blick Daniel Smith Paints - https://shrsl.com/4fdtc

Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - https://amzn.to/3qaThZW

Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - https://amzn.to/3ZWACgp

ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - https://amzn.to/3MxPKwp

Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - https://amzn.to/3s48vAX

Liquitex  Heavy Body White - https://amzn.to/3wCyiCz

Blick matte paint - https://shrsl.com/4ev27

Favorite Brushes:

Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7

Blick Princeton Umbria brushes - https://shrsl.com/4fdw2

Princeton brushes - https://shrsl.com/4g9sz

Princeton Neptune Paintbrush set - https://amzn.to/3zj9QYx

Pastels and blocks:

Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - https://amzn.to/3YpHG69

SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - https://amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z

Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v

SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg

Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - https://amzn.to/468tdPw

STABILO 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - https://amzn.to/3RqdnLs

Misc: 

Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3Hf6fLP

Art Sponges - https://amzn.to/3L9xf0k

Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - https://amzn.to/423Q7o2

Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: https://amzn.to/3C8EK3z

Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - https://amzn.to/3NHFCSm

Ranger Heat It Craft Tool - https://amzn.to/3FVjNLn

Clear Sleeves Storage Bags - https://amzn.to/3R5GbIj

Zoie + Chloe Multipurpose Silicone Bowl Scraper - https://amzn.to/4b5iTKS

White Gesso - https://amzn.to/48rbhiW

Clear Gesso - https://amzn.to/4bH9GIO

FINELINE APPLICATORS 2/PKG - https://amzn.to/44Ims5j

3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - https://amzn.to/3OTpTQH

Dual Edge Ripper Original Watercolor Paper Deckle Edge Tool 1-24 inch - https://amzn.to/3qdW19m

Art journal spread with stenciled and painted layers, surrounded by watercolor pans, markers, and tools.
Close-up of art journal page with abstract green and blue shapes, stenciled patterns, and textured layers.
Art journal page with textured brown paper, stenciled swirls, and abstract green and blue painting.
Art journal spread with textured paper and layered paint in blue, green, and brown tones, viewed at an angle.
Zoomed-in view of an art journal page featuring abstract markings, dotted patterns, and earthy green and blue tones.

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