It is long overdue for me to start sharing my art journal spreads. They have evolved over the past 15 years. I went from using journals I purchased at a local bookstore (when I was still learning that paper weight and binding were important details when adding wet paint and ephemera) to binding my own journals.
Watercolor backgrounds with lots of drips is where I have typically started...
...to finding an 'anchor image.' I typically build my pages around this particular image.
I have more paper than anyone could you in a lifetime...especially when I started making my own. That is an evolutionary process within itself...more on that later.
I love to practice hand lettering. I used to be petrified to use my own writing. I thought it would ruin the pages. I have learned over the years that my handwriting is an art form within itself and needs to celebrated. I use my art journals to practice my letter forms and feel that it enhances the pages since I can express my thoughts and feelings.
I have started adding more details to my spreads these days such as paint splatters and scribbles. I love art journaling since there is no wrong way to do something.
I have a separate journal for my Morning Pages. Another journal where I practice letter forms and yet another for sketching. I began using an altered book in my last post and continue to work in those. I have been super inspired by the journals of Dan Eldon lately and am looking forward to incorporating the massive amount of personal photos in my upcoming spreads.
My evolution continues...