The painted art journal
Subtitle: 24 projects for creating your visual narrative
By: Jeanne Oliver
Publisher: North Light Books
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781440351785
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Mixed media (Art); Creative ability; Diaries; Authorship; Technique; Interactive art; Scrapbook journaling
Description: Take a mixed-media journey to the very heart of your creativity! Tell your story as only you can, through a series of guided projects that culminate in a beautiful, autobiographical art journey worthy of passing along to future generations. Twenty-four inventive, step-by-step prompts help you to: set the scene for making art, draw inspiration, shape your story and express yourself through mixed-media techniques. This book is all about digging deeper, honoring your life, and coming away with a truer understanding of yourself and your art.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Tools and basic supplies; title: The story; title: Creative rituals; title: Gathering your story elements; title: Alternative journal options; title: Creating a portable studio; title: Seeing your story in color; title: Mark making and symbolism; title: Creating your timeline; title: Gathering a poem; title: Composition 101; title: Your DNA; title: Gathering your story; title: Secret thoughts; title: Class photo; title: Cast of characters; title: Portraits; title: Beyond the journal.