7 Tips to Start an Art Journal

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How to start a new art journal and begin creating right away! Follow me as I share some tips on how I get past the fear of a blank page.
#artjournal #naturejournal #watercolorpainting
Some of my Favorite Materials:
Strathmore 48 Sheet Watercolor Art Journal, 8.5 by 5.5", 5.5"x8.5", 24 , White a.co/d/3VaMLPA
Derwent Line Makers - Sepia Set of 3 Pens (Nibs 0.1mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm) (2305561) a.co/d/bANGrlT
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Palette Pocket Set, 12 Half Pans w/ Brush a.co/d/bxFmgfm
Uni-ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen - White - Pack of 3 a.co/d/16rD2J9
Princeton Snap Paintbrush Set, White a.co/d/idQKhTC
Princeton SNAP BRUSH WHITE TAKLON ROUND 12 a.co/d/9qINpOL
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack a.co/d/jiZrRuq
Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Special Black Ink 60ml for Dip Pen, Calligraphy, Lettering, Illustration, Drawing, Inking Art, Cartooning, Professional Quality, Made in Japan a.co/d/8Q1Gnfp
Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder(T-40) + Zebra Comic G Model Chrome Pen 10 Nibs(PG-6C-C-K) x2 Set a.co/d/8Pcni2E
Westcott 10561 Acrylic Clear Ruler, 6 in a.co/d/7F9PMJm
Derwent Inktense Paint 12 Pan Palette #1 a.co/d/b34KES0
Rohrer&Klingner Ink sketchINK,Thea' 50ml a.co/d/97Aj1ck
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@Hildi. Ай бұрын

I‘m glad I found your channel. Your way of painting and teaching is beautiful, inspiring and calming.

@mynaturediaries4402 Ай бұрын

So glad you are enjoying it! Thanks so much 😊

@sarahlucas1999 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely first page and great tips too. I'm looking forward to seeing how you fill this one :)

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah! Always appreciate your encouragement and kind comments😊❤️

@loriminor7253 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos and all things nature. My husband and I are setting up our yard to be an edible landscape and will be keeping a journal of our progress including watercolor art in it. And it’s because of watching your videos that we got the idea, so thank you so much!

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I love the edible landscape AND journaling it too! What a great idea😊 So thankful that you have been inspired to create in multiple ways…Thanks for your kind words ❤️

@amyvetter1830 Ай бұрын

a beautiful page. I like the circle layout and your title

@mynaturediaries4402 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate your encouragement 😊🌸

@timbrant1538 8 ай бұрын

I am a bird artist, I enjoy sketches & nature journalling in small blank books first to document ideas. Your work is lovely.

@mynaturediaries4402 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! So glad you are drawing and nature journaling as well…thanks again for watching!

@susancook1617 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful, thank you for sharing 😊

@mynaturediaries4402 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 😊❤️

@user-hj5fx9np8c 5 ай бұрын

I love the way you explain your ideas so clearly and simply. And I’m so happy to find someone who draws first in pencil.

@mynaturediaries4402 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Yes, drawing in pencil first is a great way for me to WANT to paint😊😀!

@suzannestevens8257 2 ай бұрын

Your tips are very encouraging and have ironed out my thoughts. Thank you very much for sharing them! Your voice has a soothing, relaxing quality too. I love your layouts. 🌻🌺🌼

@mynaturediaries4402 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad! I really appreciate you watching and for your kind words 😊❤️

@susanstrickland6550 3 ай бұрын

Started a nature journal after watching your videos. Would like to know what product you are using. How you decide your layouts too. You have a Lovely soft speaking voice which is very nice to listen to.😊

@mynaturediaries4402 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I have a list of items used in the description of each video. Also I have future videos that will talk more about my layouts!

@karenhoulding7038 8 ай бұрын

Your videos are visually so calming with the tea, flower & rock decor, dip pen! I'm inspired to plan my layout with ruled lines for text and experiment with zoom in circles or squares. Thanks for sharing your tips!

@mynaturediaries4402 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and so glad you enjoy the videos…experimenting with the layouts makes journaling a creative experience. Thanks for watching and commenting! ☺️

@mendyhand3895 3 ай бұрын

What a great first page! I’m going to start with “Spring in Georgia”. Lots of pollen on the way! Thanks SO much for your inspiration! Your channel is great! 🙏🏻👍🖌🎨🍂

@mynaturediaries4402 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate it and thanks so much for watching! Sounds like your first page will be awesome 😊

@CherylSStone Ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@mynaturediaries4402 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@michellepietersen6827 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@mynaturediaries4402 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊!

@annelark5981 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@suzanneboily5224 8 ай бұрын

Love this so so much! Amazing!❤❤

@mynaturediaries4402 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching ☺️!

@ruthjames9278 6 ай бұрын

Just love your work and approach and the advice is great for any artist

@mynaturediaries4402 6 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it…Thanks for watching 😊

@toddroberts142 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊!

@susannenemet4647 10 ай бұрын

Wonder work that you do. Thanks for sharing.

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and for watching 😊😊😊

@Royalizzieadventures 9 ай бұрын

This is wonderful nature colours :)

@mynaturediaries4402 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and for watching too😊

@teamirina3587 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@andreatorraca8755 10 ай бұрын

So pretty 🥰

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 !!

@andreatorraca8755 10 ай бұрын

Love the layout….

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

So glad you like it…will definitely do this layout again ❤️😊

@AndreeaEremiaArt 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video. thanks for the tips😊😊😊

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 😃

@idanoack3921 10 ай бұрын

Your layouts are beautiful. What inspires them?

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I look at a LOT of sketchbooks online on YT and more recently Pinterest. It’s a great way to feel motivated and to try maybe one thing I see that I like,,,so many beautiful artists out there 😊 Thanks again for watching!

@verozana7619 8 ай бұрын

Tes videos sont de super source d inspiration 👏👍

@mynaturediaries4402 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jacquelineartz4277 10 ай бұрын

❤

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@peterdavies4524 10 ай бұрын

Helpful advice. Like the idea of setting a year deadline, it really helps motivation. You’ve encouraged me to have a go. How many pages do you complete per week in general? You deserve more subscribers!

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

This book is used for You Tube so I generally did 2 entries a month. I went over my year deadline on my last journal by a few months. I actually started this channel to keep me motivated to journal. I have other Nature diaries that I also journal in so maybe one spread a week? Thanks so much for commenting and watching 😊

@ChantelleArts 10 ай бұрын

you've covered some really interesting points here! I've used the strathmore mixed media sketchbook and I wonder if you have, how does it compare to the watercolour one? i'm curious 🤔

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

I never have used it but have looked at them and the mixed media paper is lighter. Since I mostly use watercolor, I have found this paper better at holding more water. It’s definitely not as nice as Arches but much more affordable. I think mixed media would be fine for light washes of watercolor….this paper just gives me more options! Thanks for watching 😊❤️

@user-vk5ye3or4g 10 ай бұрын

☺️🥀 The leaves are fragrant when dried. 🥀☺️

@mynaturediaries4402 10 ай бұрын

😊

@GeneSanford-vr5ii 9 ай бұрын

Where did you find the page clips that hold the pages flat? Thank you!

@mynaturediaries4402 9 ай бұрын

I actually found these at Walmart but I also use the inexpensive binder clips that you can find at any office supply store. You should also be able to find them online😊

@GeneSanford-vr5ii 9 ай бұрын

@@mynaturediaries4402 Thank you!

@NitikaRawat 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I am a begineer. I haven't had much experience with colors and painting. Please guide how can I start -any small steps?

@mynaturediaries4402 9 ай бұрын

Hi and so excited for you on your art journaling! I have a video on the Basics of starting a Nature Journal which can help with the materials and supplies needed. (Whether it’s an art journal or nature journal) My biggest advice would be to start with just a few quality art supplies. Also, you can practice drawing your subject on a separate piece of paper, and then transfer that image or trace it into your art journal. Use this like a coloring page to paint with watercolors. Keep everything simple to build up confidence! I have lots of examples in my videos as well…the main thing to do is to get started and ENJOY the process!! Hope this helps! 😊😊😊

@NitikaRawat 9 ай бұрын

@@mynaturediaries4402 thank you 😊 I’ll keep you updated about my progress 💕💗🌟