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Art Journaling 101 - Gathering Supplies « Kristal NortonKristal Norton. If you went around asking every art journaler what their must have supplies were, you would get a wide variety of responses. You just need to discover what works best for you. The trick is to start off with what you have and what you can find for free, then slowly build from there. When you’re ready to try a new supply, I would recommend only purchasing one (not a whole set), or a cheaper version.

That way, you can experiment with it and decide whether its right for you before spending a bunch of money. With that said, here is my list of basic supplies you may want to consider for your art journal: Surfaces Last week we discussed what you should consider when choosing an art journal, but you can use just about any surface if you don’t have an actual journal handy!

Gesso Gesso is basically a primer to get your surface ready to add paint. Paint + Other Color Media There is a huge range of color media to try out… too many to cover them all here. My second favorite would have to be watercolors. Kindness Ideas. Loading 350 Kindness Ideas... Donate! Do some early spring cleaning today and fill some boxes with gently used toys, clothes, and books to bring to a local donation center. If you've already cleaned house recently, think about donating your time or money to a cause that is dear to your heart this week. Make it a priority to do it today! Organize a Teddy Bear Drive Did you know there are many children in your community without homes, whose families can't afford to buy them toys? Anonymous Only My good friend died not long ago. Build a House Help build a house for someone in need with Habitat for Humanity. Let Your Teacher Know You Appreciate Him or Her “Teachers appreciate being appreciated, for teacher appreciation is their highest award.” - William Prince Return Emails Promptly Returning emails promptly is a great way to show someone respect.

Be Polite Online Remember to be respectful of others when you are on the internet. Make Time for Silly Conserve Energy Become an Organ Donor Tip Big Start Now! Tuesday Tips & Techniques. Daisy yellow prompts. Art Journalist » List Love: 101 List Prompts For Your Art Journals. Advertisement I love making lists. They’re easy to make, they help you stay organized, and they make for a great addition in any art journal.

Whether you want to make an entire book of lists, or just include a list on an art journal page or two, you’ll find these list prompts to help inspire you to create! We’ve made a list of lists you can make and incorporate into your journaling projects. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 48. 49. 50. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101.

I hope you enjoy this “list of lists” and it will help inspire you to create some great lists in your journals! Art Journalist » 365 One Word Art Journal Prompts. Sometimes all you need to get going in your art journal is one word to inspire you. I like using one word journal prompts, as they can be tied into just about any theme or journal rather easily.

And with one word, there’s a lot of freedom to do just about anything – you can interpret that one word any way you’d like! To help you get started, here is a list of 365 one word journal prompts to jump start your creativity. You can either pick any word that fits your creative mood, or you can go day by day down the list. 1. Happiness 2. I hope you enjoy this list of 365 one word journal prompt ideas and of course don’t forget to share this with others as well as check out our other Art Journal Prompts. Advertisement The following two tabs change content below. Hey there! The 52 Lists Project. Tuesday Tips, Christmas Edition: Daily Planner Worksheet [Free PDF Download] | jessicamullen.com. Welcome to Tuesday Tips, a weekly collection of ways to practice positive thinking. This week I have a holiday gift to share with you!

Introducing: the Daily Planner Worksheet PDF download! Download it here. A few months ago I was contacted by a woman wanting to collaborate on a daily planner for life designers and conscious creators. Combined with her requests and inspiration, and my own experience with day planners, I created this Daily Planner Worksheet. It’s designed to help you consciously influence your current reality to better reflect the reality you prefer.

This worksheet includes: A column for pre-paving your day with creative prompts to help you quickly decide the path you’re taking.A column to practice appreciation of yourself and your reality. This worksheet is a culmination of practices I’ve been experimenting with the past 6 months. Previous article: Tuesday Tips: 6 Ways to Float Blissfully Through the Holidaze. Worksheets | jessicamullen.com. Your attention creates, so it’s fun to train your attention to create the things you want. The easiest way to train your attention is by keeping it simple: stay focused on your breath. The longer you practice keeping your focus on a single object (or thought), the more control you have over the mind. The more control you have over the mind, the less negative thoughts you think that muck up your life, and the more positive awareness you have of the depth, light and love in life.

When you’re just coasting along in life, training your attention through meditation and conscious breathing keeps your focus muscles strong. But say something big didn’t go your way, and now you are dealing with disappointment, anger, or self-doubt. 1. Across the bed, my cat was itching away at some kind of allergic reaction. I checked my email. I know that I’ve been caring what other people think. 2. What I’m afraid others think or say about me: “Failure! What I know to be true: “I’m not afraid to fail. 3. 4. Ru-moleskine.livejournal. Киты слышат друг друга из океана в океан. Жаль, люди так не могут.Но это ничего, ведь иногда большое видится только на расстоянии. ( КИТЫ (большие и тяжелые)Свернуть )

100 Excellent Art Therapy Exercises for Your Mind, Body, and Soul. January 9th, 2011 Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. " It's no surprise, then, that many people around the world use art as a means to deal with stress, trauma and unhappiness – or to just find greater peace and meaning in their lives. If you're curious about what art therapy has to offer, you can try out some of these great solo exercises at home to help nurse your mind, body and soul back to health. If you like the experience, you can also seek out professional art therapy treatment in your area. Emotions Deal with emotions like anger and sadness through these helpful exercises. Draw or paint your emotions. Relaxation Art therapy can be a great way to relax. Paint to music. Happiness Art can not only help you deal with the bad stuff, but also help you appreciate and focus on the good.

Draw your vision of a perfect day. Portraits Often, a great way to get to know yourself and your relationships with others is through portraits. Collaging Self.