This is the first page of a new art journal I've started. It's actually a children's book! I think I prefer children's books more than regular sketchbooks, for the following reasons:
- It's much cheaper (I mean, 50 cent!)
- Compared with regular sketchbooks, much better quality because these are made for children. Nibble resistant books can take a lot!
- You don't have to gesso the background. (But for the love of it, you sure can if desired)
This page is written with my left hand... if you can't read it, no worries, neither can I! The cover is also finished but I'll keep that for the next post. This book is dedicated to my dreams and goals, secrets and poems. Things I will be planning in my workbook, will flourish in this book.
Do you use your {art} journal to keep track of your dreams and goals?
Love love love these colours together, fabulous idea about the kids books I shall try that! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Holidays to you!
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Oh yeah, great idea using the children's book!!! I love your work!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, looks fantastic! Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes-those children's books are much sturdier and cheaper. I used to use them for altered books with a theme. Fantastic colors and layers on your pages!
ReplyDeletegreat idea to use a Children's book, nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Art Journal Journey, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mix of layers with the text and color together!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us at
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I like everything in this book! It looks so yummy I want to try to make one too...no idea how though...:)
ReplyDeleteLooks bright and colourful! I use old books all of the time, it's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pages! Love the raw quality of it....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color and a great start to a new book!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea - and the pages are beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteGreat start to your new art journal. Love it <3
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