How to start an art journal as a beginner (and stick to it!)

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How to start an art journal in 2024 (and stick to it!)
Have you ever wanted to start an art journal but felt intimidated? You're not alone! In this video, I'll explore art journaling and show you how easy it is to get started. I'll also bust four common myths about journaling and my practical tips and advice, perfect for beginners!
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00:00 Start an art journal
00:37 How to make time for art journaling
04:25 What supplies do you actually need?
07:24 Finding your style and inspiration
10:17 Tips for the blank page fear
14:55 Join a creative challenge!
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@DaisyMaeMoses 4 ай бұрын

I have the time since I retired 8 years ago and began art journaling. The moment I sit down to do some art journaling, I don’t get up the rest of the day and nothing else gets done. No cooking, no house cleaning, no shopping, no exercising, no appointment. I don’t even go outside to get the mail. I am annoyed at any interruption to my art journaling. I’m totally mesmerized and in a hypnotic art trance. I don’t think any of this is a bad thing.

@lisasremnant 4 ай бұрын

The same thing happens with me. 😅

@jhildebrand7447 4 ай бұрын

Same

@nattie3x 4 ай бұрын

This is me as well. I sometimes even forget to eat lol.

@debbiebreen6276 3 ай бұрын

OMG..I do the same as you, once I'm sitting comfy everything else going on in my house doesn't exist. The mail and the washing up can wait. It does put you into trance and it just relaxes me.

@kinimon6136 2 ай бұрын

Time just melts away.

@marilynmccormick3731 5 ай бұрын

I think one helpful tip is occassionally do some prep work as your art time. Maybe gesso a few pages one day so they are "ready to use". Or go through a few magazines and tear out whole pages containing pictures you like from magazines for a collage. On another day, go through the selected pages and tear out the photos from the pages. These activities can be done while drinking coffee or tea, and when you have a bit more time to do art, you will be able to get to it more easily with step 1 already done.

@MsArtistwannabe 5 ай бұрын

When I started art journaling I discovered I liked to do it first thing in the morning. I started getting up much earlier in the morning to make the time. It’s fourteen years now.

@pathepburn9900 3 ай бұрын

I'm 70, and have just got hooked on journaling/ decoupage, and as you say, it looks like it can be expensive if you buy all the gizmo's. So, iv'e decided to mix and match. Lol.. Thanks for the info in your video, it has really helped me. 🙂💜💐🇬🇧

@nuvoclassic Ай бұрын

I'm not an AJ 'beginner' - but your video is inspirational and helpful for old geezers/journalers like me too! P.S. I LOVE 'the blank page' - my secrets are washi tape and stream of consciousness scribbling! I also start all of my journals on the last page and work back of journal to front! For store bought journals, I buy wire-bound books - and tie on 10 or more 7" skinny ribbons on each coil.... Then I can fondle the spine while I create pages. 🙂

@sherylwickenheiser2582 5 ай бұрын

Love the bit about using what you have. Sometimes being limited makes you be more creative. Thanks. Happy New Year!

@ChantelleArts 5 ай бұрын

I love that you're using a vintage book to journal, it's a great idea to start with a pretty base rather than a blank page! awesome tips 😊

@saltydinonuggies1841 4 ай бұрын

This is a great video! Regular journaling doesn’t work for me because I’ve had a lot of people go through my journals and use it against me. It seems this year I’m trying to take better care of myself and art is a massive passion so I may as well at least try and different way to journal! I’m drawing daily anyways.

@MaAllen417 4 ай бұрын

When I art journal or mixed media journal I write first. Blank page you can scribble write, use a water color pencil etc.. then I use gesso and layer over or collage over so It isn't anyone's business what I wrote. One way I love is overwriting with large curly words start at the top and go over and over it. If you use water color pencils to journal then the gesso activates the watercolor and it makes for a non-white back ground.

@DaisyMaeMoses 4 ай бұрын

I use pictures of birds and flowers to populate my journals. I never write in my journals unless it is to name the bird, animal or flower. I thought this through and I knew it would go against me if I wrote real thoughts and feelings so I stick with the fluff.

@calvinguile1315 Ай бұрын

Supplies can be cheap, I search dollar stores, junk mail, water colors, markers etc. the more you get into it, the more you’ll collect. It’s all about your creativity, I started out with collage❤

@flamingo.and.co.26 5 ай бұрын

I asked for a small watercolor pallette and a few brushes for Christmas. Things I am not sure I will use a lot nor buy for myself

@carmenortiz5294 4 ай бұрын

I am so glad I ran into this video. I volunteer in a small art center in the US. Started with one day, now two. I'm almost 77 done art on and off. I'm also donating money to add programs, the first one: Art Journaling for Senior Citizens. Taking into account the two girls who are actual employees are young enough to be my grand daughters, guess who was elected to give the class. I checked other sites and this is my favorite, simple and no need to be a expert. I'm be watching plenty of your videos now before my first class starts in three weeks. I do have plenty of items, I just buy not use. Which one next?

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

Good luck with your classes!!

@carmenortiz5294 4 ай бұрын

@@megjournals Thanks you I going to need all the good luck I can get. lol

@nomadamarina4050 Ай бұрын

I do mu journal imperfect. I do what i want, if its not cute, i dont care, just writing or drawing relax my soul everyday uwu

@cricutologist32820 5 ай бұрын

Great advice Meg! You are very inspiring! I’m So excited for Junk Journal January!!!! Thanks for sharing your page with us! It’s so beautiful!

@PixieKDesigns 5 ай бұрын

Such good advice and tips. Thanks Meg ❤️

@suev4143 4 ай бұрын

So many ideas, thank you for sharing so generously.

@amydillardGypsySoul 5 ай бұрын

So pretty, Meg. I can't wait for the challenge in January!

@tonifrancis6945 5 ай бұрын

This is all such good advice, and very encouraging. Thank you.

@jessicasmith4532 5 ай бұрын

Like your reassuring videos re getting into creativity. It's really useful!

@DanielleBatog 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful encouragement and very helpful tips👍❤️

@wendywraight5788 5 ай бұрын

Your work is fabulous and your presentation style is soooooooo refreshing. Thank you!

@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful page spread and lovely pep talk about sticking with an art journal. Thanks so much. ☺️☺️☺️

@happydays2516 Ай бұрын

Hi Meg, new to art journaling and have watched a fair few channels on here but just love yours 😊👏🏻🤗✏️👩‍🎨📝. Subscribed and looking forward to learning a lot from you, so thank you, Jan 😊x

@Allisonstatman Ай бұрын

Love this !!!!!!!

@lucyfanning7496 5 ай бұрын

Great advice. Love your page. I will be participating in junk journal January.

@millennialscribbles 5 ай бұрын

These are great tips thanks for sharing 💚

@cdavis412 4 ай бұрын

Encouraging the process as you continue working is a super way to teach!

@allieeverett9017 4 ай бұрын

Wonderfully encouraging! Beautiful work...thank you.

@halloweengiraffe 5 ай бұрын

I haven't added to my art journal for a few weeks and this has definitely inspired me. Thank you!

@ChristinasPaperCreations 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Definitely does help

@sofie3154 5 ай бұрын

This was such an inspiring video. Thanks for sharing.

@aletabartimmo1611 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video was both helpful and fun to watch. Is the first of yours I've seen and the idea of using a pre-existing book is wonderful! I have an old math reference book I think I'll be doing this with for the feel I want❤❤

@glendadyar8975 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous artist!

@annwoleben5439 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful - thank you!

@rhodarapp3795 4 ай бұрын

Love the advice. New to making journals.

@labgirlreed 5 ай бұрын

Love the idea of monthly topics😊

@lericamims 4 ай бұрын

I love your work!

@tripletgirl2484 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@seriouslycarla 4 ай бұрын

Oufffff loved every second of this video ❤❤❤

@irenehook9722 4 ай бұрын

I love this Meg, great advice. Fantastic for mental health too, with no pressure. For me it has changed my life! I think your channel is so creative, informative, inspirational and friendly. I try to craft a little most days, like you say, I’ve collages a small corner on a page. Stopped gone back next time and the collage has changed into something else, with each little bit I add! I love it!

@poppykrause5857 5 ай бұрын

I can't wait for junk journal January to begin! 😊

@lericamims 4 ай бұрын

I really love this Meg. I watched it twice I agree with you. I make it my intention to create art. It is my mindfulness. I create because it is very healing for me!

@caynima 4 ай бұрын

You have a cool mindset for journaling :) and I'm so in love with your old book used as art journal.

@starlasell5698 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@jillymck51 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Im new to all this and your myth busting was everything I needed. Thank you. Just subscribed!❤

@CristinaLaiASMR 5 ай бұрын

This is amazing

@dorisandujar8277 3 ай бұрын

As a new subscriber and someone just entering into junk journaling I appreciate all of these tips. Thank you.

@emilyrogers3271 5 ай бұрын

Loved this video! I hope to find a bit of time to participate in your Jan challenge. Tfs.

@mykidsm0m 4 ай бұрын

First time on, loving the content and points youve made. Yiu have a new subscriber.❤

@siyonatheres 3 ай бұрын

I like using pressed flowers... So beautiful

@LizChadertonArt 4 ай бұрын

Such a positive film!

@debzehr3244 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. 💖💖💖

@user-jx6tr1cd5l 5 ай бұрын

Your page is (as always) a work of art. You create so effortlessly!!! I simply can't wait to get started on Junk Journal July!!!

@user-jx6tr1cd5l 5 ай бұрын

ughhhhh i meant Junk Journal JANUARY!!!! LOL!!!!

@ExiArts_HristoHvoynev 3 ай бұрын

Your journaling is pretty! ❤❤❤❤

@pyenygren2299 4 ай бұрын

1:52 Yes! Prepare a few things is important.

@420MILEHIGHCLUB-bw5lb 4 ай бұрын

Cool!!

@emilyhird2332 5 ай бұрын

Fab video thank you ❤Louise and Emily

@arcana_mystery 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I show some art journals on my channel.

@tinasteinborner7786 5 ай бұрын

Love the tips! The only other tip os buying what you can afford. Sometimes buying cheaper to start, especially seeing what works for you means cheaper products. Buy the better quality when you can. A great spread

@KonjikiKonjiki 2 ай бұрын

I am determined to get proficient at using my stash. I love working with colour, but find it exhausting to select and match them. Two references are really making a difference for me: Swatch This! book, and a small collection of Pantone chips of sets of four colours. I love making the most of a limited palette, both of those books are geared towards just that.

@Loretta_C 4 ай бұрын

Figure out why do you like what you like. I absolutely love this. My creative journey has been stifled by my recent move and I miss that part of my life. Your wonderful video and words came at the perfect time and I thank you with all my heart for that!

@suev4143 4 ай бұрын

Please don't be discouraged. Grab a piece of copy paper or the back of an envelope, a pen or pencil, and play. I stopped being creative for similar reasons and regretted it, and finally re-found my creativity.

@taniasmith9135 4 ай бұрын

Wow I love the page you have done. I'm from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and wanting to get started with this sort of thing

@CathSheard 4 ай бұрын

Hi fellow Kiwi

@PhoebesWorldProductions 5 ай бұрын

*nods*. This is a GREAT video. I agree with pretty much everything you were saying. 😃👍 Except, that I personally find it harder to create if the page already has something on it.... The Blank Page is better for me. But I still agree with the things you were saying for those who DO "Fear the blank page".

@JGalegria 4 ай бұрын

I think you mean "misconceptions" not myths and most of ths video is just about confidence. You're right, lot's of people probably start a journal and then put it aside for years before finding it later, but thinking you don't have enough time, skill or talent is a self belief or an excuse as is not having art supplies and the assumption or misconception is that journalng requires time and dedication and/or special materials or skills etc.. A myth is a lot bigger than a misconception. I just don't think journalng has reached mythic proportions in the world 😂 🌀💙💜🙏

@claudiaceva3025 4 ай бұрын

This was a great video to stumble upon because I'm planning on starting my art junk journal journey soon! If I may ask, what was the last set of things you were sticking on near the end? I tried to slow down the video to see the front of the booklet they came from, but all I was able to make out was the word "stickers."

@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 5 ай бұрын

I see a blank page and it gets me excited, I can hardly wait to do something with it.

@sandrawheeler2295 4 ай бұрын

This was so inspiring. Every time I go on holiday, I have great intentions to do this, but I always end up with the collected ephemera stuffed in a journal with the intention of "doing it later". We are off to France in three weeks and I WILL MAKE A TRAVEL JOURNAL!!! You make it look so easy and so achievable...who knew envelopes and serviettes could be so damn handy!! Cannot wait to see the flip through!! 🤗😊

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Enjoy your trip. You might enjoy another creator here - Jane the crazy, she does lots of travel stuff 🥰

@sandrawheeler2295 4 ай бұрын

@@megjournals Oh dear, I'm a little embarrassed because my comments were meant for another channel I subscribe to. I really do appreciate your kind response, given that you probably have no idea what I was talking about 😅Fortunately, my mistake lead me to discovering your channel, which I've subscribed to and now have lots of inspiring new videos to watch. Winning! 🤗💖

@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 4 ай бұрын

This isn so very amazing and informative.

@willareeneacealbertini975 4 ай бұрын

Sounds great on my phone.

@nancyfoley8198 Ай бұрын

Hi Meg. I enjoy your videos and books. Have you ever thought of authoring a book using the dialogs and photos from each of your videos? It would be fun to "pull you off" my shelf!!

@megjournals Ай бұрын

Maybe one day!🤗

@amybunner1158 5 ай бұрын

I love your kitty mug!!! Where did you get it from?

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's from B&M if you're in the UK☺️

@stacikspencer 5 ай бұрын

Do you do daily prompts for other months besides January and July for those of us who need a daily prompt every day of the year?

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

I'm afraid not! But there are lots of fab ones out there :)

@maryannwahba8015 5 ай бұрын

What was the white marker/pen that you circled with? Thank you!

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

A paint pen :)

@mom2triplets04 5 ай бұрын

What are you storing your rub ons in? Is it a 4 x 6 photo thing? I so need to get mine organized as they are all over the place.

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

Yes pretty much! It’s by MU but a photo album would do the same job! 😊

@maikeannamohr2119 2 ай бұрын

😍😍😍

@cjalto1265 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get the rub-ons?

@carolbeeding4270 5 ай бұрын

😍❤️

@mom2triplets04 5 ай бұрын

Are you using a regular pen to rub on the images or is that a special tool? I'm always misplacing the popsicle stick.

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

Yeah just the end of a pen lol, nothing fancy! 🤣

@amyb82941 4 ай бұрын

💜💜💜

@mariepemberton6750 5 ай бұрын

Hello New to this

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

Yay, thanks for stopping by! Hope you have fun with the challenge :)

@AzaleaLuna 5 ай бұрын

Is it just me or is the sound really low on this video. I've turned everything up and I'm on a PC with a headset. I wanted to let you know in case you need to fix it. Love your videos.

@megjournals 5 ай бұрын

It seems ok for me!

@annharper8342 5 ай бұрын

Was fine for me , maybe you have a head jack connection issue❤

@moonlampje79 5 ай бұрын

Fine for me too

@pixelzebra8440 5 ай бұрын

I literally just turned up my sound before I read this. They might just need to turn up the sound in editing

@naureenscreativecorner7354 5 ай бұрын

Fine with my headphones as well

@Idagramos 7 күн бұрын

I love your video but I could hardly hear you even when I raised the volume on my laptop to the max and the video itself. Perhaps you could speak closer into your mic. Thanks!

@carrissaoliver7766 3 ай бұрын

What are those sticker like things that you rubbed onto the page called?

@megjournals 3 ай бұрын

They’re called rub ons! I like the brand MU but there are lots out there :)

@julesm9081 5 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@smf1104 4 ай бұрын

What book are you journaling in? I love the size!!

@eileenhoney6426 4 ай бұрын

No sound issues on my iPad

@peteruk65 4 ай бұрын

I’ve done this with mash, baked beans and red sauce…looked a mess too, but at least it tasted great - no idea what he/she is trying to achieve?

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

I don’t think you’ve got the right video! 😅

@yasmingeorge5173 4 ай бұрын

It stressed me out watching you stick things in that nice old book 😲

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

Sorry!

@CathSheard 4 ай бұрын

Great tips, but oh my, your brushes are so clean; mine are a great deal less well cared for 🙄

@megjournals 4 ай бұрын

It’s because they’re new! 😅🤭

@janearthur5934 5 ай бұрын

I am on tablet wiith sound full blast and i have no headphones

@user-pj8qh8yp7o 4 ай бұрын

It's not a library journal from a beautiful fantasy world

@janearthur5934 5 ай бұрын

Its nnot you I can barely hear her either.

@Mallari2012 4 ай бұрын

Боюсь, что для меня это не выглядит творчеством. Уничтожение книги перечёркивает весть потенциальный психотерапевтический эффект от разрывания и хаотичного наклеивания бумажек😅.