True Colors

The art journaling book that started it all!

Reflective. Explosive. Playful. Heartfelt. Monochromatic. Riotous. No rules. No boundaries. No wonder the 16 extraordinary color journals – black, white and all the colors in between–burst out of their covers and into our imaginations.

Fifteen amazing artists wanted to see what they could do with a single color scheme. Each artist contributed a journal cover in her chosen palette and a page in each journal. The finished works are filled with page after page of techniques and mediums, including stamping, painting, sketching, fabric art, metalwork, transfers and layered texturing – a wide spectrum of artistry and skill.

"…after seeing the color journals, my own art will never be quite the same." – Linda Blinn, Editor: Mélange

Now Somerset Studio® brings you the remarkable artwork from this project. "True Colors" features hundreds of photographs showcasing each journal and the spectacular effects created within a narrow prism of color. In addition, the artists share their stories about their own creative process and the inspiration behind the colorful pages.