Blog post by Amber Demien, editor of Art Journaling I often think that looking at mixed-media art is like a creative scavenger hunt or game of “I Spy.” The closer you look at a canvas or ...
5 Versatile Supplies for Holiday Crafting (Post)Crafting and the holiday season go hand in hand, but it’s also a hectic time of year when it’s easy to become overwhelmed. As you start planning your holiday projects, make things easier on you ...
20 Mixed-Media Techniques to Try (Post)The wonderful thing about mixed-media is that anything goes, from materials, to topics, to techniques. But sometimes when you are faced with so many possibilities, you freeze with indecision. We’ ...
10 Simple Yet Striking DIY Jewelry Projects (Post)Handcrafted jewelry can be intimidating for newcomers, but you may be surprised at what you can create using common mixed-media techniques. We feature a wide array of artisan jewelry designs in our m ...
Quick and Creative Upcycling Ideas: 3 Ways to Dress Up Glass Jars (Post)Creative people can easily come up with new upcycling ideas using everyday items, and this extends to items that are on their way to the trash bin. We all go through a mountain of glass jars ...
Text Art: Adding Depth to Your Mixed-Media with Words (Post)From ancient inscriptions to medieval illuminated manuscripts and now to mixed-media and digital art, the use of text as a visual component in art has been around for centuries. Text art, when com ...
When the Political Feels Personal Altered Book Journal (Post)We're thrilled to share an article by Ana Campos that was originally featured in Art Journaling Winter 2017 and now reformatted to fit this space. Enjoy! Throughout my life, I have always kept a ...
Sentiments in Stamps: Your Guide to Stamping in Mixed-Media (Post)Stamps seem to be straightforward art supplies: apply some paint or ink, press onto a surface, and you get an image. But how mixed-media artists use stamps is anything but basic. Stamping in mixed ...
Creative Flow: What It Is and How to Tap Into It (Post)"The self expands through acts of self-forgetfulness." – Mihály Csíkszentmihályi. At some point, most of us have experienced the creative flow state, wherein we're so engaged in the moment that we ...
30 Art Studio Organization Tips for the New Year (Post)When it comes to art studio advice, we’ve received a treasure trove of tips from the artists who have graced the pages of In Her Studio — but the artistic people who read those pages are ...
All About Doodling: Add Personality to Your Art With Just a Pen + FREE Printable Worksheets (Post)When was the last time you picked up a pen and allowed your mind to quietly zoom out of focus as you doodled on the page (tablecloth, napkin?) in front of you? Much like the act of coloring, doodl ...
10 Unique Found Objects for Mixed-Media Art (Post)Found object art began to take shape in 1912 when Picasso made his cubist constructions from various scavenged materials, adding such things as matchboxes and newspapers. ...
7 Custom-Built Studios for Your Vision Board (Post)Artists and makers who have created at their kitchen tables or in the cramped corners of rooms, or even those who have spent thousands of dollars renting a studio, have all dreamed of one day b ...
10 Surface Choices for Mixed-Media Art (Post)You may know canvas is a widely used base for mixed-media art. But as this art form encourages experimentation, what other surfaces can you use to bring your artistic vision to life? And whic ...
Junk Journaling Joy: How to Make Junk Journals Unique to You (Post)What is a junk journal? It is a one-of-a-kind, eclectic 'you' type of book. The beauty of a junk journal is that it can be anything you want it to be. Not only does junk journaling provide a creat ...
30 Art Journaling Tips From Mixed-Media Artists (Post)Art Journaling magazine always contains a wealth of advice from the artists who generously share their work within its pages. From practical tips to inspiring ideas and even motivational mess ...
7 Creative Spring Garden Ideas to Explore (Post)Gardening isn't just about putting seeds in the ground and waiting for them to sprout; it's a means of connecting with nature, a therapeutic activity, and an artistic endeavor. Whether you're just ...
35 Gardening Secrets (Post)Depending on where you live, you may soon be putting your garden to bed for the season or making adjustments so your plants can withstand the cooler temperatures. At the very least, this time o ...
The Beauty of Altered Books in Mixed-Media Art (Post)Picture a worn book, its weathered pages telling stories of a bygone era, now infused with a vibrant new identity. What was once a vessel of literature has turned into a canvas for creativity. Alt ...
8 Habits that Spark Artistic Creativity (Post)Creativity is the soul of art, the essence that breathes life into every brush stroke, every word on the page, and every note in the composition. Yet, no matter how creative you are, everyone eventua ...
Pressed Flower Art: What to Press and What Not to Press (Post)Knowing that flowers only bloom for a brief period adds to their transience. We naturally want to retain their beauty by pressing flowers and turning them into artwork. Practicing to press fl ...
12 Creative Collage Ideas to Explore (Post)Did you know the term "collage" comes from the French word "coller," which means "to glue"? Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, two instrumental figures in the Cubist movement, coined the wor ...
The Differences Between 6 Types of Mixed-Media Art (Post)As artists push the boundaries of traditional mediums, new avenues of creativity open up. Mixed-media art has emerged as a testament to this boundless creativity. It's the fusion of diverse materi ...
8 Tips on Designing a Home Art Studio (Post)Whether you’re a professional or aspiring artist, having a dedicated space to express your artistic talents is vital. Your art studio is most likely where you'll spend a lot of time, yet designing ...
Watercolor Techniques: Wet on Dry vs. Wet on Wet (Post)Watercolor painting holds a mesmerizing charm with its transformative nature. Artists, over time, have developed various methods to transform paint from a solid block into a graceful watery blend ...
9 Unique Art Journaling Ideas for Creative Exploration (Post)What seamlessly blends artistry, writing, and personal reflection? Art journaling goes beyond creating aesthetically pleasing pages. As a form of self-expression with multiple therapeutic b ...
Our Favorite Plant-Filled Spaces (Post)It's no secret that adding plants to your indoor space can offer a host of benefits. By releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, plants naturally freshen up the air around us, and they're kn ...
45 Ways to Jump-Start Your Creativity (Post)Photo by Deeana Garcia At times, it can be difficult to get our creative juices flowing! That's why we asked a variety of artists how they jump-start their creativity. We were so insp ...
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