Get Inspired with the Latest Issues of Art Journaling and Somerset Studio

 

This month’s new issues of Art Journaling and Somerset Studio were so great that we couldn’t resist sharing the inside scoop. From paper dolls on parade to decadent art journal pages, here’s our favorites from the latest issues.

Art Journaling:

“Playing with colors in my journals is one way I indulge my curiosity. To open up and relax, there needs to be a surface ready to catch me — like flying on a trapeze and needing a huge net.” Heather Kindt explores different journal surfaces and techniques in her art journals, focusing on compositions centered around people and what makes them tick.

 
 
Marta Turska-Grochocka shares how she art journals in every free moment that she can spare from her “mother-teacher-singer” time. When discussing her creative process, Marta says “I have a general plan in my head. For example: I will use these colors, I will use lace, I will add some stamps. But as I go through the process, sometimes it becomes soemthing else: the lace didn’t fit or the colors are terrible. Then I create spontaneously.”

 
 
“This art journal was centered on words — words that I dwelled on and clung to during such a difficult time.” Kate Yetter’s art journal focused on grief after a miscarriage and contained the words that she needed to hear during that difficult time.

 
 
After taking inventory of her supplies, Kate Yetter created this vintage circus art journal to celebrate her childhood memories in a piece of artwork. Described as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience,” this art journal recaptures her childlike excitement of going to the circus.

 
 
Jennifer Bomgardner shares her pages from her page a day challenge and tips for creating a piece of her art journal every day, like working quickly, and not overthinking the page beforehand.

 
 
Peggy Gatto created this journal with paste paper and worked her compositions so that she left as much of the paper visible as possible, allowing the lovely, dreamy blue hues to remain.

 
 

Somerset Studio:

“My creative muse is kindled by the worn edges and color of old paper. Vintage paper offers an excellent background for all kinds of mixed-media art. It is subtle, interesting, and adds character and charm to almost any piece.” Repurpose vintage book pages and ephemera with Cheryl Dossey.

 
 
Dalia Blevins shares 14+ designs using the same paper doll stamp. Creating cards using only one stamp can be a fun way to keep your imagination alive and vibrant.

 
 
“I paint self-portraits because I am the person I know best.” — Frida Kahlo | Sara Hanlon swaps the heads and bodies on her paper dolls to create a 1920s and Downton Abbey-inspired set of cards.

 
 

Start Your Creative Journey:

Ready to start art journaling and creating? Explore our collection of mixed-media, art journaling bundles to find the package that’s perfect for you.
 

For the true novice, dive headfirst into the world of art journaling with the help of expert art journaler Dina Wakley! Her video lessons will have you creating with confidence in just a few short lessons.	For the art journaler looking to explore new techniques and tools, try the Exploration of Color Journaling Bundle. With Tim Holtz’s new Distress Crayons, this bundle will have you journaling in every hue of the rainbow.
For the journaler who’s just starting out, this Starter Kit has everything you need to start journaling straight out of the box. It includes staples of every art journaler’s tool kit, like the Stabilo pencil, Dylusions spray ink, background stencil, and Fude Ball pen. Plus, get inspired with an issue of Art Journaling.	Not quite ready to art journal? Try relaxing and unwinding with a Coloring Studio Gift Bundle and get ideas for incorporating mixed-media designs inside every issue.

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