Here is a fun project that is perfect for Halloween! It works for kids of all ages and you can make an amazing work of art that is far beyond what you thought possible.
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 Two pages from Bruce's journal. Note the temperature in the lower right. Recently, I began journaling, but not in the traditional way. I am a visual person. I tend to learn best with visual cues, and as an artist, I am constantly working and using the visual language of design. So, when I decided to begin journaling, I did it in a visual way. I had the idea that I would write a book using watercolor paint as my words. In short, I adopted a style of using dashes and marks of watercolor to stand in for the words and sentences of a book. It's a creative and fun way to go about journaling. To do this, I first mark out time each day to sit down at the table and paint. This is important to do or it just won't happen. I find, I must have some set schedule. However, it need not be a long time. I tell myself to sit for ten minutes and work. Often, that ten minutes will become thirty or even an hour, but I demand of myself at least those ten. Next, I think back on my day and go over the feeling or mood that I carried from it. Was it a good day? What were some of the conversations that I had? What did I work on? What was one highlight and what was one lowlight. Then I begin to paint. I just let the feeling of the day come out. If you are creating a visual journal of your own, don't feel that you need to paint abstractly, as I do. Just paint whatever you want and remember a journal is only for your eyes. No one else is going to judge you on your artwork.. It's a private thing, so just be creative. Here are some examples from my first journal using this technique: |
Bruce and Marla at Garth Brooks Concert!
Author: Bruce BlackWelcome to Life Reimagined! I am a professional artist and long time art teacher, Over twenty-two years teaching and still going! I have painted all my life and love to inspire others to reach their creative potential. I hope this blog brings you inspiration! Archives
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