If you haven't already, it's a great time to start an art journal.
© Nancy Lefko
Sunday, August 16, 2020
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Art Journaling in the Time of Pandemic: Pages 9-16
During these difficult days...make art.
© Nancy Lefko
Monday, August 10, 2020
Art Journaling in the Time of Pandemic
Hello, long lost blog!
Who knew that it would take a global pandemic for my blog to get some attention? It has been over two years since my last post. Shameful, I know!
When we were all subject to quarantine at the start of this crazy time, I turned to my art journals, which also had been somewhat neglected. I found that having a daily ritual, such as journaling, helped to add some routine to my otherwise rudderless day.
Now I find I have a folder of journal images, entitled "During Pandemic," which is bulging at the seams. If you follow my personal or business page on Facebook, you will have seen the daily journal pages since early March.
I thought it might also be a good idea to share my images in a collection on my blog.
Good idea? Bad idea? Who knows. But for good or for bad, here we go.
So, here are the first eight images, and there will be many more to follow.
Stay safe, stay well, wear a mask and make art!
© Nancy Lefko
Monday, June 11, 2018
Stenciling in Art Journals
For me, one of the most rewarding avenues for utilizing stencils is within the pages of my art journals.
Stencils add a dynamic feature to the background of journal spreads, and with a minimum of effort produce maximum results.
Belonging to art journaling groups on Facebook have kept me active in my journals even when life tries to intervene.
Weekly journal prompts help to inspire artwork when, perhaps, your muse takes a hiatus.
The next time you face a blank journal page, swirl a bit of paint to the background and then choose your favorite stencils. Using inks, paints or mediums (such as molding pastes or gesso) you'll transform your background in a manner of minutes and the inspiration will follow.
Your stencils will soon be your best friends on your art journal journey!
Stencils used from The Crafter's Workshop:
Tile Mania
Mini Burst
Literary
© Nancy Lefko
Stencils add a dynamic feature to the background of journal spreads, and with a minimum of effort produce maximum results.
Belonging to art journaling groups on Facebook have kept me active in my journals even when life tries to intervene.
Weekly journal prompts help to inspire artwork when, perhaps, your muse takes a hiatus.
The next time you face a blank journal page, swirl a bit of paint to the background and then choose your favorite stencils. Using inks, paints or mediums (such as molding pastes or gesso) you'll transform your background in a manner of minutes and the inspiration will follow.
Your stencils will soon be your best friends on your art journal journey!
Stencils used from The Crafter's Workshop:
Tile Mania
Mini Burst
Literary
© Nancy Lefko
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