Raw Art Journaling

Meaning in life is made, not found. In a raw-art journal, you don't need to know how to draw; you don't need to know how to write well. You don't need worry about messing up techniques you've never attempted before inside your raw-art journal. You just need to be you because raw art is you and it thrives on creative play, on experimentation and even on making mistakes. Raw Art Journaling will teach you how to embrace your art, confront negative self-talk (a.k.a., your gremlin) and make meaning with your words and with your art. Inside Raw Art Journaling you'll discover how to: • Write meaningful thoughts with a single sentence • Create thought-provoking poems through found poetry • Uncover images hidden in your photos • Make personal meaning with the simplest of lines • Finally feel free to make mistakes • Use clever techniques to keep your secrets secret Quiet your gremlin, grab your permission slip (it's on page 19) and start making meaning in your own raw-art journal today!

Dear Inner Critic, meet your inner heroes! As a creative person, you are familiar with the critic--that nagging presence in your head that is always trying to point out your shortcomings. But there is hope: Your inner heroes are also always with you at your worktable. Through the creation of your personal Inner Hero Creative Art Journal (a series of loose-leaf cards, each with a new mixed-media technique), you will invite an inner conversation that will illuminate your best self. Your inner Scribe, Tarot Reader, Alchemist, Gardener and Wise Woman each long to be introduced to your inner critic and to show you a positive and more supportive perspective. Those who wish to step up to their inner critic will soon hear a gentler voice. • Overcome negative self-talk--Each chapter introduces a variety of ideas and exercises to release your inner heroes. • Discover a new format--Loose-leaf watercolor pages become art-journaled cards you will use over and over again to make meaning of your journey. • Mixed media techniques--Discover art-making techniques using inks, photos, watercolors, fabric, eggshells and more to use in your own art journaling. • Additional online content--Links to downloadable worksheets and inspiring variations are sprinkled throughout the book. Step out of the critic's shade and into the warmth and comfort of your own creative light.

Sketch. Doodle. Embellish. Repeat. Drawing can be anything you want, especially in your art journal. So if you think you can't draw, well, Doodle, Draw, Journal: An Art Journaling Workbook is here to prove you wrong. And to provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to make sure everything YOU draw (or doodle) represents YOU. Featuring step-by-step demos from some of your favorite authors, you'll learn how to draw cool, stylized faces, decorative borders, graffiti and more. Much more. Plus, you?ll find more than 75 pages of gently textured space to work so you can truly make this book your own. Doodle, Draw, Journal includes: 18 demonstrations for drawing techniques such as silhouettes, flourishes, contours and faces. Oodles of doodling prompts so you're never left drawing a blank. Ample space for you to doodle, draw and journal right inside this book. Contributing artists include: Traci Bautista, author of Collage Unleashed and Doodles Unleashed. Randi Feuerhelm-Watts, author of Wide Open. The Journal Fodder Junkies, authors of Journal Fodder 365 and The Journal Junkies Workshop. Quinn McDonald, author of Raw Art Journal. Melanie Testa, author of Dreaming from the Journal Page. Diana Trout, author of Journal Spilling. Violette, author of Journal Bliss. So go doodle. Go draw. Go journal your magnificent life.

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Rise up and CREATE! No borders, no boundaries: truth, journaled wherever you find it. Grab your mess kit - we're starting a Journal Revolution. Overthrow your inner critic's tyranny of fear and rules, and discover fresh techniques and inspiration to rant, whisper, beg, stomp or sing your truths. Celebrate your rough edges with a revolutionary new approach to art journaling, as you learn to vividly express your uncensored emotions and boldly record your deepest secrets. Each chapter pulses with honest humor, art and writing guidance, and easy ways to create vibrant, edgy art. Once you've been through basic training, you'll practice these Tactical Maneuvers with dynamic projects such as Feel The Beat: Your Life Soundtrack personalized CD covers, retro-looking Fauxlaroid pictures worth a thousand words, and framed canvas Writings on the Wall. Along the way, Sound Off! exercises help you trek confidently into new territory. Featuring a bonus gallery of art by Rosie O'Donnell and members of the Art Army, Journal Revolution will have you marching to the beat of your most creative drummer, knowing that everything in your life really is part of "the journal."

So, What's Your Story? You know you've got one! And Mixed Media Storytelling Workbook: Art Journaling Inspiration, Words and Prompts is here to help you tell it and turn it into a personal and meaningful work of art. No matter where you are in your journey, this art journaling workbook is the perfect companion. With twenty techniques, projects and words of wisdom from some of our best-selling authors, it is easier than ever to find the inspiration you need. Plus, you'll have plenty of space for adding photos, collages and more in the 75+ lightly textured pages here, in your book. So what are you waiting for? Document your story for yourself, or the world! Inside this Workbook: Dozens of tips, prompts and techniques to help you create your story. Advice and encouragement from eight of our favorite authors. More than eighty pages for you to tell your tale in the most artful way possible--your way! Contributors include: Traci Bautista, author of Collage Unleashed and Doodles Unleashed. Randi Feuerhelm-Watts, author of Wide Open. The Journal Fodder Junkies (Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler), authors of Journal Fodder 365 and The Journal Junkies Workshop. Liz Lamoreux, author of Inner Excavation. Quinn McDonald, author of Raw Art Journaling. Diana Trout, author of Journal Spilling. Violette, author of Journal Bliss. We all have a story to tell. Isn't it time you told yours?

The Outsider Art Sourcebook? is an indispensable guide to the world of Outsider Art, essential for all enthusiasts and collectors in the field, as well as a fascinating introduction to the different facets of the genre.