Feeling the art journal love again

It’s taken a while but I’m getting the urge to create at least in my art journal.

In fact, this was the second page I created on Sunday afternoon.

While searching through my stash I found some watercolor color experiments. The colors spoke to me in that fall sort of feel.

The lined page to the left was a shiny paper from junk mail. I didn’t want to cover the lines but at the same time didn’t like the shine. I used some glimmer mists to knock it back.

Yesterday was a rough day for me. I was very emotional which is not my usual state of being. I’m a very stoic person…I’m Norwegian raised in the mid-west. It takes a lot to crack my shell.

I did what I like to call a mind dump on my page. I like to write very messy and somewhat layer the words. This makes it difficult to read. This is purposeful. I need to get it out but I don’t want to go back and relive it later when I’m paging through my journal.

I saved this label from a beer my neighbor shared. (using as my drink reference as well…it’s a twofer) The beer was really interesting. You could taste a hint of orange and copious amounts of honey. I’m not sure I loved it but I did love the label.

It’s not my favorite page in the journal but it served its purpose.

Today is a work day of course with some grocery shopping on the way home.

What are you doing today?
13 Thoughts on Feeling the art journal love again
    mae
    27 Sep 2022
    2:31pm

    The watercolor of 3 flowers is very lovely. I llike the washed feel where you were very sparing with the brush.

    best…mae at maefood.blogspot.com

    Valerie-Jael
    27 Sep 2022
    10:40am

    Lovely art journaling, you have been busy. Happy T Day, Valerie

    Nicole/DVArtist
    27 Sep 2022
    11:57am

    Your journal pages are beautiful. Have a lovely day today.

    C J
    27 Sep 2022
    2:57pm

    I enjoyed seeing your journal. I’ve done underwriting in a journal when I need to get something out, but don’t want others to see it. Your write in the journal and then paint and decorate over the writing. Happy T Day

    Carola Bartz
    27 Sep 2022
    2:57pm

    Lovely journal pages. Happy T day.

    Divers and Sundry
    27 Sep 2022
    3:59pm

    I especially like your watercolor flowers. The colors are so appealing. It’s hard when these times hit and seem almost overwhelming. I hope you’ve regained your stoic preference :) Happy T Tuesday

    Jo - Let's Art Journal
    27 Sep 2022
    4:29pm

    What beautiful journal pages! I always love your art and the way you’ve layered those prices together is perfect 😊. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    27 Sep 2022
    7:39pm

    Late to the party, I’m afraid. I love the journal pages, especially the flowers and the mind dump. I’ve never done that, but I know some do it all the time. I especially love the bees in the beer label. It’s a great label and a wonderful way to celebrate T with us this Tuesday, dear friend. I hope you are feeling better now.

    Kate Yetter
    27 Sep 2022
    6:43pm

    I really like your journal pages. The “mind dump” page is a great idea! I actually like the page with the beer label. I think it balances out the page across from it.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate0

    Erika N
    27 Sep 2022
    6:38pm

    This is a great journal Halle. It’s fun not to do something for awhile and then find it again, isn’t it? I think doing that can really make you love it even more. I hope you had a great T day Halle. Hugs-Erika

    Sharon Madson
    27 Sep 2022
    7:42pm

    I have used the messy writing technique before. I like your journal. I hope you are feeling more like yourself by now. Thank you for sharing. Happy T Day.

    deb
    27 Sep 2022
    2:22pm

    Art Journaling had to grow on me.. and it has.. Love seeing yours.. So far i like creating a journal with a theme.. Currently that is bees! I hope you are feeling better and more your stoic self.. Big hugs and Happy T day! deb

    Lisca
    28 Sep 2022
    10:56am

    What a great journal. Being creatives helps when you have something on your mind. The word dump is an excellent idea. I hope it made you feel better.
    Happy T-Day,
    Lisca

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