Crafting Creativity: Exploring Handmade Art Journals and Painting Techniques
Welcome to my latest video where I'm excited to share with you the stunning handmade journals created in my recent book-making workshop - Artisanal Journals: Learn to Bind Your Own Art Journals.
From sleek perfect binding to versatile sewn bindings, these journals offer a canvas for limitless artistic exploration. Inspired by the beloved Dina Wakley Mixed Media journal, now unavailable, I've crafted unique alternatives perfect for sketching, painting, and mixed media art.
Join me as I take you through a tour of these personalized creations, showcasing their beauty and functionality. Plus, dive into the first painting layouts as I demonstrate how to unleash your creativity within these custom-made journals. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, there's something for everyone in this journey of handmade journaling and artistic expression.
*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 )
New Class: Artisanal Journals: Learn to Bind Your Own Art Journals:
Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3V8Yoad
My Site: https://2lilowls.com/product/artisana...
Blick Daniel Smith Paints - https://shrsl.com/4fdtc
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/3rf0E3v
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - https://amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Watercolor Palette Tray - https://amzn.to/3wGDAgF
Tim Holtz Stencils - https://amzn.to/4bJcfJx
*My very favorite supplies that I might mention in every video:
*You can check out Skillshare here: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/2lilowls?gr_tch_ref=on
*Check out my Amazon Store for more goodies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/2lilowlsstudiodeniselove
*Check out my favorite Sketchbox products here: https://shopsketch.com/pages/ambassador-storefront?lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6Mzk1NzcyOQ
*Get Sketchbox Subscription: https://www.getsketchbox.com/refer/Denis-VAQYXDTL
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
12x16 Khadi Paper - https://amzn.to/3uOHJOG
8x8 Khadi Paper - https://amzn.to/3SVVKlL
Artway Indigo Journal - https://amzn.to/3SZngPf
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
Archer & Olive - https://www.archerandolive.com/collections/acrylograph-collections
Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - https://amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - https://amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Kuretake Zig Gold Marker - https://shopsketch.com/pages/ambassador-storefront?lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6Mzk1NzcyOQ&lc_product_id=cHJvZHVjdDoyMDUzNDE0NDU
Favorite Paints:
Masha's Watercolors - selections vary - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MashasWatercolors
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
Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - https://amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - https://amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 8 - https://amzn.to/3SznDRX
Princeton Umbria Filbert 8 - https://shrsl.com/4fxsb
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
Where you can find me:
Website: https://2lilowls.com/
Instagram -Art Account - https://www.instagram.com/2lilowlsart/
Instagram - Photography Account - https://www.instagram.com/2lilowlsstudio/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/2lilowls
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