Journalography is a one-day class focused on using mixed media techniques to create art journal spreads. These pages are not about using text to express your thoughts and feelings but rather about unleashing your artist voice though visual expression. Working in your current or an all-new journal, we will start by using the Gel Plate to create backgrounds with depth that will serve as the perfect base to work over. We will then add paint, collage, stamps, stencils, and handmade marks to build our pages layer by layer. I will share my journal process which includes clustering, extending, integrating, contrasting, and more. Although the process will be the same for all participants, the end result will be unique to each of you as we work together to enable you to work more freely, tap into your artistic voice, and let your creativity spill on the page.
Instructor will provide:
Stencils and stamps to share (although feel free to bring in your own as well)
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Art Journal
Gel plate and brayer
Palette knife
Acrylic paint (Both opaque and translucent colors if possible)
Dye Ink Spray
Glue Stick
Ink pads
Scissors and/or ruler for cutting/tearing
Mark makers (Your favorite pens, pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)
Collage material (A small assortment of paper that can be used for collage keeping in mind the scale and size of your journal)
Washi tape