Art Journaling Made Easy: Simple Composition, Tips & Techniques (YouTube Video!)

Are you looking for a simple yet effective way to kickstart your creative journey? In this blog post, we'll dive into a foundational art journaling concept: composition. Join me in my latest YouTube video as I demonstrate how to create a visually appealing art journal page using Shady Designs products.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this idea is sure to inspire your creativity.

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Video Highlights:

• Simple Starting Point: Discover how to begin your art journal page with a basic layout or shape to provide a solid foundation for your design.

• Shady Designs Magic: Watch as I incorporate Shady Designs stamps & Shady Designs stencils to add texture, patterns, and focal points to my page.

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow along as I demonstrate the techniques used to create a balanced and visually pleasing composition.

• Tips & Tricks: Learn valuable tips for art journaling beginners, including how to use colour theory, negative space, and layering techniques effectively.

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Watch the video!

I do hope you find great value in the video content and please subscribe to my YouTube channel for more art journaling inspiration and tutorials. Click on the photo below or in case that link does not work, click HERE. 

Video chapters:

00:10 - 14:25 creating the background using inks & Shady Design stencils

14:26 - 18:30 adding stamping 

18:31 - 21:35 adding colour to the stamped images

21:36 - 22:53 upscaling the design

22:54 - 24:11 adding finishing touches.

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How it began with the aperture & mask

Finished design from the YouTube video

Close up of the imagery

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What I did next?

As I said in my YouTube video, I believed it needed something else to link the art journal pages. I couldn't decide what, so I walked away and looked with fresh eyes on another day. Can you see what I have added?

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I hope you can join me on this art journaling adventure and explore the endless possibilities of creative expression. Remember, there are no rules in art journaling, so feel free to experiment and have fun!

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Until next time, take care,

Lou

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