In January, I started keeping a daily art journal. I have always kept a written journal but I wanted to start including a drawing in my journals. I have found this experience has really improved my drawing skills.
I thought you might want to see some of the birds that have shown up in my journals:
The above one I created with paper scraps that were lying around.
Here is a more realistic looking Flamingo that I drew:
And sometimes an imaginary bird shows up:
I find that when I look back on my completed journals, it’s the images I enjoy the most, such as these:
So I decided to sign-up for an online class called: Sketchbook Skool. Maybe you have heard of Danny Gregory? He is the artist who started these online classes.
I’m taking the class called, “Beginnings.” I have just started watching the videos and I like that I can work at my own pace. I also like that I can access the class information and videos forever.
So you will be seeing more of my art journals in the future. Maybe you will want to join a class with me?
Happy Creating!
The top and bottom ones are my favorite. I love the joy in your work! I hear great things about Sketchbook Skool; I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks Laura! 😊 Do you keep a daily sketchbook?
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You know, I don’t, but now I’m wondering if I should. My blog has so far been my “daily” record, although honestly, sometimes what I post is something I made last week. It would be nice to have a daily record of sketches and that, but I don’t always do that kind of thing daily. Sometimes I paint instead. You know? Do you have a mixed media journal you use, Jill?
I love the way your posts and our conversations get me thinking about new things to do or new ways to do them! (((((Jill)))))
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I do have one that I was keeping daily but I have stopped doing it every day. I was hoping the online class will help me get back in the daily practice! It is a fun way to record your day with quick sketches. I also like a place to record my ideas. 😊
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Yeah. I’ve always wanted to keep a diary or journal but I’ve never stuck with it for long. I do see the value in it but my guess is I’d have to use different sketchbooks concurrently, which would prob bug my sense of order a bit. Not that I have much of one, but I think a diary should prob be sequential in one book, or else what’s the point lol. Did you have a type of book that worked out well for you as an art journal? Any brands/papers to recommend?
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Yes, I understand about the order thing but I don’t seem to have much these. LOL! I like the spiral bound 9″ x 9″ Bee Paper Super Deluxe journals. Sounds much fancier than it is. The paper is 93 lb. Not good for watercolor or Copic markers.
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Oh ok. I have a small mixed media journal but I wouldn’t wanna sketch in it. Too bumpy. The color in your journal page above – is that from a marker? I assumed it was watercolor. It looks really pretty. I’d like to keep a journal if it’d look like that!
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It is a cheap watercolor set from Michaels and a water brush. Not much water. Don’t think it could handle lots of water. The Copic markers bleed thru and I like to use both sides of the paper.
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Gotcha. Looks good!
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Love the whole journal idea and online classes. Someday! Love the birthday page. 😄
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Thanks Jodi! Online classes are super fun! I really enjoy the ones that Carla Sonheim teaches or the teachers she hosts. I have made many online friends through her classes. 😊🌈🎨
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I am definitely going to look into for some time in the future!
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