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

[On the Blog] Get Inspired with the Latest Issues of Somerset Studio and Art Journaling

 

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.
Heather Kindt from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.”

Marta Turska-Grochocka from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
“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.

Kate Yetter from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.

Kate Yetter from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.

Jennifer Bomgardner from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.

Peggy Gatto from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 

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.

Cheryl Dossey from Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2016
 
 
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.

Dalia Blevins from Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2016
 
 
“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.

Sara Hanlon from Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2016
 
 

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.

Dina Wakley Art Journal Color Courage Kit

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.

Exploration of Color Art Journaling Bundle

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.

Art Journaling Starter Kit

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.

The Coloring Studio Bundle

Shop Art Journaling Bundles.

 
 


Posted: Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 @ 12:02 pm
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3 Responses to “Get Inspired with the Latest Issues of Art Journaling and Somerset Studio”

  1. wow! such beautiful colors! I especially love Dalia Blevins paper doll stamped cards……..so pretty!! :) thank you again for such great inspiration!

  2. I absolutely adore all these journal pages, but I especially love Kate Yetter’s Vintage Circus Art Journal, which also evokes childhood circus memories for me and Peggy Gatto’s journal page which reminds me of the wild flower book tags my grandmother use to make and Dalia Blevin’s paper dolls just pull my heart strings! So grateful for this inspired life! Thank you Stampington!

  3. Heather Kindt says:

    Of course I love this issue! Amber flattered me with 15 total pages. There are two articles and I do all I can to tell readers how simple it is to do your own art journaling. Have questions or need support? Join my Facebook page and connect with me. All I’ve learned about creating art has happened in the last 5 years so if you are just starting, go for it!

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[On the Blog] Get Inspired with the Latest Issues of Somerset Studio and Art Journaling

 

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.
Heather Kindt from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.”

Marta Turska-Grochocka from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
“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.

Kate Yetter from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.

Kate Yetter from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.

Jennifer Bomgardner from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 
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.

Peggy Gatto from Art Journaling Summer 2016
 
 

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.

Cheryl Dossey from Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2016
 
 
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.

Dalia Blevins from Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2016
 
 
“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.

Sara Hanlon from Somerset Studio Jul/Aug 2016
 
 

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.

Dina Wakley Art Journal Color Courage Kit

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.

Exploration of Color Art Journaling Bundle

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.

Art Journaling Starter Kit

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.

The Coloring Studio Bundle

Shop Art Journaling Bundles.