It's a journal where thoughts, experiences and emotions of every day life are communicated through art. Some people use writing alongside their art in a diary like fashion, others use imagery alone, or mostly imagery with either a quote, meaningful sentence or simple word to convey thoughts or messages. Art journals are also often used as a type of relaxation therapy, or healing process for many people.
Once again you have created a beautiful piece of work. 95 percent of the art journals I see are a hot mess. You are one of the rare exceptions. Your sense of color and design outshines the vast majority of what I have seen. Brilliant.
Well I'm almost done and boy is this fun! I don't have all the same stuff so I improvised. Used Ranger gold glitter to add to my paint. Cut a diamond out of an old cling-on stamp using more paint and then overlaid Liquitex Iridescent medium. And the best one is cutting diamonds for the little squares with a pair of edger scissors. Also had to use molding paste for my homemade diamond stencil. It looks fabulous! Only catch is I used gloss mod podge. I'm thinking I need to modge podge the entire page at the end.
Enjoyed watching the blend or colors in the background. The charcoal pencil adds the bold soft outlines needed on the page, Great video and thanks for taking thetime to create it.
I love this! I haven't attempted a mixed media page yet but this has really given me the incentive to try. Your work is amazing, and I absolutely love this phrase ... it really speaks to me because this is exactly what I've done. And now it's time to learn to be me again. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. :)
I so appreciate that you hold materials up to the camera long enough for them to be legible, even with time lapse! So many (most) youtubers forget about that. Love the page and all your work.
This is the first video of yours I watched. I'm just starting out on this new adventure been wanting to do journaling but not a fan of all the writing. so when I saw art journaling I was thrilled. Your video has inspired me and I was wondering are you putting some water before painting with the paint first. You do awesome art work.
Hola Rachel. He visto su último vídeo sin ningún problema. Me parece un trabajo fantástico, como todos. Sin duda es usted la inspiración de muchos de nosotros. Gracias por sus enseñanzas.
I been watching your videos re: journaling for the past two days. Your art work evokes many emotions in me...mostly smiles..always thoughtful. I thank you for sharing. I am 70 years old and still learning and you have awaken the desire in me to start creating again.
I miss you! I hope you will do more videos soon. You were the first mixed media person I found on the web and still my favorite. With your inspiration I've done a few projects myself. I pretty much already had most of the supplies. It was a natural transition . You really have changed my life.
Your art is beautiful, and I appreciate how you display your products before using them so we can see brands, colors, and makers. I bought the Lumiere Halo Blue Gold because of this video, and it is gorgeous! Would you please tell me how you created the book-page hearts? Did you use a series of punches, or nested dies?
Earlier, I was ranting on about how jealous I was of someone living their dreams while I haven't achieved anything lately. Kind of put me depressing mood. Then, I stumbled upon this video.. Strange how it seems as if though I was meant to see this message. It definitely motivated me to keep going & work harder. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork
I watched this a couple of hours ago and forgot to comment. This was the first video of yours that I watched...it's just incredible. This is truly inspiring work! TFS Hugs. Maggie
I could not sleep tonight and stumbled onto your Video. I too am an artistic Person. I made art journals the whole time my Son grew up (18 now) I am just about to start an art journal on things I liked or like in my life. I clay model all the time. I am so excited to have found your Channel!!! Soooo looking forward to watching all of your older Videos and hope for new ones, cheers!
THANKS SO MUCH! This phase will hang as a banner on the wall in my studio for 2014. Thanks so much. I will email you a picture when I finish the banner.
It is a ground and a primer. It allows paints to spread more easily, and absorb less into the page. It can also be used like a white paint to blend and lighten areas of a painting. When used with other water based mediums, it can be used to create resist effects too. Hope that helps :-)
I loved watching this process. It was very inspiring and I picked up a lot of creative journal ideas to apply. Thank you so much for sharing. I loved your page!!!!!
FANTASTIC!! and very creative! I LOVE all your work, it makes me feel so good just to watch your videos! Thank You for sharing all these BEAUTIFUL creations, they all get 'thumbs up from me. =)
I always comment on videos if I like them. But I've never told anyone that they are talented. You my dear are talented. I love the way you accent every little piece you add. Thanks for all the videos.
Oh Rach! The irony IS that I did put my life on hold to watch you live out your dream in creating this wonderful work of art! You are a Master! And it was well worth the time I gave up to watch your talent at work. Yes! Well worth it! Thanks so much for sharing and sparking my soul's inspiration to create. Thank you for being such a wonderful and blessing of a teacher! ;-)
It doesn't matter how old one of your video's is, I still get inspired!! Been sitting for 3 weeks, because of knee replacement surgery, and this just caught my eye. I am so looking forward to doing this one. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
As always, your work is so inspiring. Love the way that charcoal pencil makes the hearts and the page pop. Just love to watch you work. Amazing! Thanks for all you do
I love all your creations. I totally agree with your quote. You make me believe is a simple page to do but im sure is because your the best doing art jurnal. I love your work
I really love this journal entry. not only the message, but the art and all the different mediums you used! just beautiful and inspiring and very educational. Thanks!
You can use whatever you want. Many people use watercolour paper, but that can be expensive if you don't really need it. Heavy cardstock is a good choice if using a lot of different mediums, and you can bind it yourself when your pages are finished. However, you can buy journals specifically for journaling - the journal shown here is a Moleskine Sketch (look for the one with a purple label) It has card stock pages instead of paper. Strathmore Visual Journals are also a good choice. :-)
Rachel, I remain forever in awe of your talent and creativity. Your projects never disappoint! I love the colors, the relative simplicity and the message on this journal page. Thank you so much for sharing your time and artistic creations. You inspire me.
Hi Demi, I used Ranger Glue & Seal (matt finish) to glue down the book page, then swtiched to soft gel medium to glue down the text as it needed something stronger - regular gel medium would have been better (stronger again), but I was all out of that. The "white suff" was gesso, but you can achieve the same effect with white acrylic paint, just dilute it to how you like it. hope that helps :-)
I use gel medium, it's great stuff and it does not leave things crunchy, lol It dries almost like a flexible plastic. You can get either matt or gloss finishes. I like the Golden brand, but it is more expensive than others, so shop around. It comes in different types - I like soft gel medium for most applications as it gives you a little longer drying time. Regular gel is better for heavier jobs, but dries very quickly.
Oh! I'm surprised to see this is from 2012, I found it in my watch later list and assumed it was from last year, seemed pretty appropriate for 2020! This is absolutely beautiful, got me right in the feels!
I love your message - it's really a good one for me today - and I also love the way you make your several elements pop out of the page but still being integrated - lovely!
Thanks for another wonderful video, Rach. You are one of the most talented mixed media artists on the web! I love how your work comes together into a unified whole. The colour of this particular piece is great, and I really like how you get the hearts to "float" with the charcoal shadows. Building up the layers gives a wonderfully dimensional feel, and the touch of metallics really makes it. Fantastic! What an inspiration you are.
So many elements I would never have thought of. Simple but effective. Great message there also. I laughed at myself sitting...watching you live out 'my' dream. Good kick up the behind for me to get creative. Thank You!!
Hello, Thank you for this video. I followed your steps and made my own version with a few of my own changes. I love the out come i have. I started art journaling just two weeks ago. Thank you fir your amazing inspiration.
I just did this page in my altered heart journal. I didn't have any brains so I used yellow orca and a different stencil. Will be using different words with you same technique. The pages came out really nice. Looking forward to more of your videos.
This is Beautiful !!! I Love your attention to detail. The charcoal outline is an AMAZING EFFECT . And the gold around each word is stunning !!! I will be adding that to my Art Journaling. Thanks for the inspiration !!!
Hi, I don't usually seal charcoal in my art journal and it seems to stay put. That said, it doesn't get handled too much. If I needed to add more paint etc, or the piece was on canvas, I woud usually seal with a matt spray varnish.
Finally! Some one that actually handmade a page that wasn't a bunch of store bought papers! Very pretty!
Thank you. I actually find it really difficult to create with pre made papers, so I rarely use them in any of my projects :-)
It's a journal where thoughts, experiences and emotions of every day life are communicated through art. Some people use writing alongside their art in a diary like fashion, others use imagery alone, or mostly imagery with either a quote, meaningful sentence or simple word to convey thoughts or messages. Art journals are also often used as a type of relaxation therapy, or healing process for many people.
Yes Thankyou. And people use makeup and clothing n jewellery . Love Art forever
finally found someone that uses their hand for blending!
Morgan Taylor I do it too with my drawing and such! Haha😂😂
@@HessTheGhost ...and Maremi Small Art, too! 💐
Once again you have created a beautiful piece of work. 95 percent of the art journals I see are a hot mess. You are one of the rare exceptions. Your sense of color and design outshines the vast majority of what I have seen. Brilliant.
The world needs more people like you!
Creative, interesting and amazing!
Presi Tinista Thank you, that's very kind :-)
I'm one of them Thank you.
I would put my life on hold every time to watch this artist produce such exquiste pieces!
Well I'm almost done and boy is this fun! I don't have all the same stuff so I improvised. Used Ranger gold glitter to add to my paint. Cut a diamond out of an old cling-on stamp using more paint and then overlaid Liquitex Iridescent medium. And the best one is cutting diamonds for the little squares with a pair of edger scissors. Also had to use molding paste for my homemade diamond stencil. It looks fabulous! Only catch is I used gloss mod podge. I'm thinking I need to modge podge the entire page at the end.
''Don't put your life on hold to watch someone else live their dreams''. Thank you for that.
Enjoyed watching the blend or colors in the background. The charcoal pencil adds the bold soft outlines needed on the page, Great video and thanks for taking thetime to create it.
Thank you Linda for your kind comment :-)
The most obvious thing is that you see where you want this to go. I love it.
I still can't get over how beautiful this page is!
soul eater soul Evans fan011111119000222233 Awww, thanks very much. it's always nice to hear my work has inspired people :-)
I love the visual depth of this piece!
I'm 15 and u have inspired me to start an art journal. damn ur talented
I agree, I am inspired also..just came across your channel and looked at a couple of uploads..love your work😍
You're still the queen of all things art and I so admire your seemingly endless talent. Many thanks for the inspiration and for sharing!
That's very kind. Thank you very much :-)
Thank you so much for the wonderful inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson video. I can't wait for more ♥
@RachO113 This is one of my favorite Art Journal Pages ever. Words to live by!
Thank you :-)
Beautiful work. I am just starting art journaling. Love this, something to aspire too
Thank you :-)
Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing a part of you with us.
I'm going to try this. Video is very inspiring.
I love this! I haven't attempted a mixed media page yet but this has really given me the incentive to try. Your work is amazing, and I absolutely love this phrase ... it really speaks to me because this is exactly what I've done. And now it's time to learn to be me again. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. :)
Thank you :-)
I so appreciate that you hold materials up to the camera long enough for them to be legible, even with time lapse! So many (most) youtubers forget about that.
Love the page and all your work.
This is the first video of yours I watched. I'm just starting out on this new adventure been wanting to do journaling but not a fan of all the writing. so when I saw art journaling I was thrilled. Your video has inspired me and I was wondering are you putting some water before painting with the paint first. You do awesome art work.
Hola Rachel. He visto su último vídeo sin ningún problema. Me parece un trabajo fantástico, como todos. Sin duda es usted la inspiración de muchos de nosotros. Gracias por sus enseñanzas.
Wow! This is so beautiful. :)
I been watching your videos re: journaling for the past two days. Your art work evokes many emotions in me...mostly smiles..always thoughtful. I thank you for sharing. I am 70 years old and still learning and you have awaken the desire in me to start creating again.
Love the quote considering I'm sitting here watching you living my dreams lol. Beautiful page :)
Thanks :-)
I miss you! I hope you will do more videos soon. You were the first mixed media person I found on the web and still my favorite. With your inspiration I've done a few projects myself. I pretty much already had most of the supplies. It was a natural transition . You really have changed my life.
And here I am watching you live yours. Lol, good message.
Kharin Muhammad lol, Thanks :-)
You are my all time favorite artist too watch, love your work
I love your background music! Happy New Year!
I LOVE how you give us such a good look at the labels of the products you are using!
it looks amazing I wish I was as talented as you awsome job
+Niani Johnson Thanks very much :-)
Absolutely love everything you do. I go back and look at all your videos for inspiration and instruction. You are incredible!
Your art is beautiful, and I appreciate how you display your products before using them so we can see brands, colors, and makers. I bought the Lumiere Halo Blue Gold because of this video, and it is gorgeous! Would you please tell me how you created the book-page hearts? Did you use a series of punches, or nested dies?
Earlier, I was ranting on about how jealous I was of someone living their dreams while I haven't achieved anything lately. Kind of put me depressing mood. Then, I stumbled upon this video.. Strange how it seems as if though I was meant to see this message. It definitely motivated me to keep going & work harder. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork
I watched this a couple of hours ago and forgot to comment. This was the first video of yours that I watched...it's just incredible. This is truly inspiring work! TFS Hugs. Maggie
I could not sleep tonight and stumbled onto your Video. I too am an artistic Person. I made art journals the whole time my Son grew up (18 now) I am just about to start an art journal on things I liked or like in my life. I clay model all the time. I am so excited to have found your Channel!!! Soooo looking forward to watching all of your older Videos and hope for new ones, cheers!
THANKS SO MUCH! This phase will hang as a banner on the wall in my studio for 2014. Thanks so much. I will email you a picture when I finish the banner.
Great page. Love the colors and the idea of stamped words onto old book pages.
Thanks for sharing and the inspiration!
Loved your page design and your quote, even though I am not following it as I watch you create this inspiring journal page. ;-)
Thank you :-)
It is a ground and a primer. It allows paints to spread more easily, and absorb less into the page. It can also be used like a white paint to blend and lighten areas of a painting. When used with other water based mediums, it can be used to create resist effects too. Hope that helps :-)
I loved watching this process. It was very inspiring and I picked up a lot of creative journal ideas to apply. Thank you so much for sharing. I loved your page!!!!!
+Birdie Harms Thank you very much. Glad to hear you got some ideas from it :-)
Love how you just simply outline and layer to make things pop. Love your work. TFS. Jamie
FANTASTIC!! and very creative! I LOVE all your work, it makes me feel so good just to watch your videos! Thank You for sharing all these BEAUTIFUL creations, they all get 'thumbs up from me. =)
Thanks very much Mary :-)
I love that you write nice comments, even on other people's channels.
The irony of that quote
Cathy Doodley hahahaa yesss
*existential crisis intensifies*
haha
😂
I always comment on videos if I like them. But I've never told anyone that they are talented. You my dear are talented. I love the way you accent every little piece you add. Thanks for all the videos.
Thank you very much. That's very kind :-)
so amazing ! Will defiantly be coming back and subscribing your channel! Amazing....
+Arla Scott Thanks very much Arla :-)
+RachO113 you're amazing :)
Oh Rach! The irony IS that I did put my life on hold to watch you live out your dream in creating this wonderful work of art! You are a Master! And it was well worth the time I gave up to watch your talent at work. Yes! Well worth it! Thanks so much for sharing and sparking my soul's inspiration to create. Thank you for being such a wonderful and blessing of a teacher! ;-)
this was amazing...Now I wanna do something like this :3
Sani Lee Thank you :-)
@FrostyJava I totally agree with you, seeing these videos make me feel so inspired. I wanna go out and tell the world how amazing Rachel is!
love it tfs
Lee Readman Thanks :-)
It doesn't matter how old one of your video's is, I still get inspired!! Been sitting for 3 weeks, because of knee replacement surgery, and this just caught my eye. I am so looking forward to doing this one. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
OMG so beutiful :OO
Thank you :-)
As always, your work is so inspiring. Love the way that charcoal pencil makes the hearts and the page pop. Just love to watch you work. Amazing!
Thanks for all you do
AWESOME!!
Thank you :-)
I like watching your process it seems so organic. You've inspired me to play and step out of my comfort zone. Thank you!
I love all your creations. I totally agree with your quote. You make me believe is a simple page to do but im sure is because your the best doing art jurnal. I love your work
Thank you Wanda, much appreciated :-)
Yes, as soon as I find time - it is a lengthy process making them, and I just haven't been able to fit it in lately, but I will get there :-)
Not only is this work of art beautiful but it has a powerful message. Plz keep doing more art!
Crystal Modica Thanks :-)
I really love this journal entry. not only the message, but the art and all the different mediums you used! just beautiful and inspiring and very educational. Thanks!
You can use whatever you want. Many people use watercolour paper, but that can be expensive if you don't really need it. Heavy cardstock is a good choice if using a lot of different mediums, and you can bind it yourself when your pages are finished. However, you can buy journals specifically for journaling - the journal shown here is a Moleskine Sketch (look for the one with a purple label) It has card stock pages instead of paper. Strathmore Visual Journals are also a good choice. :-)
In love with your art work you gotta be proud of yourself my gosh!
Rachel, I remain forever in awe of your talent and creativity. Your projects never disappoint! I love the colors, the relative simplicity and the message on this journal page. Thank you so much for sharing your time and artistic creations. You inspire me.
very gorgeous page! I am amazed at how much you use your fingers and still have such clean looking hands!
Hi Demi, I used Ranger Glue & Seal (matt finish) to glue down the book page, then swtiched to soft gel medium to glue down the text as it needed something stronger - regular gel medium would have been better (stronger again), but I was all out of that. The "white suff" was gesso, but you can achieve the same effect with white acrylic paint, just dilute it to how you like it. hope that helps :-)
I use gel medium, it's great stuff and it does not leave things crunchy, lol It dries almost like a flexible plastic. You can get either matt or gloss finishes. I like the Golden brand, but it is more expensive than others, so shop around. It comes in different types - I like soft gel medium for most applications as it gives you a little longer drying time. Regular gel is better for heavier jobs, but dries very quickly.
just watching this put me in a better place....thanks for sharing
You DO mix the media, Rach! Love watching you work.
Oh! I'm surprised to see this is from 2012, I found it in my watch later list and assumed it was from last year, seemed pretty appropriate for 2020!
This is absolutely beautiful, got me right in the feels!
Great to see another of your fantastic art works! Thanks for sharing.
Your use of textures and materials is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful piece!
WOW!!!! This work is amazing, beautiful page, beautiful colors, everything incredibly beautiful
Desde El Bolsón Argentina, hermosos tus trabajos, hoy descubrí tu pagina, realmente bello, con afecto María Elena
I love how you cut the pages of text into hearts to put over the paint!
THAT IS SO CLEVER!!!
Gorgeous spread
Yes, no problem, my videos are there for inspiration :-) Thank you for asking though, very much appreciated!
I love your message - it's really a good one for me today - and I also love the way you make your several elements pop out of the page but still being integrated - lovely!
I am a newbie. I just recently discovered your channel. I love your work. I will be here often. Thanks for sharing.
+Brenda Stallings Thanks very much Brenda :-)
I want thank you, your journal spoke volumes to me, absolutely gorgeous, love Jani
I love watching you create! Your pages are all so interesting.
Thanks for another wonderful video, Rach. You are one of the most talented mixed media artists on the web! I love how your work comes together into a unified whole. The colour of this particular piece is great, and I really like how you get the hearts to "float" with the charcoal shadows. Building up the layers gives a wonderfully dimensional feel, and the touch of metallics really makes it. Fantastic! What an inspiration you are.
Beautiful! Love the colors you chose. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you very much :-)
Wow... I can't draw anything but your work makes me feel like I can do this kind of art. Its so beautiful.
Another mesmerizing video and gorgeous project. Honestly, I could watch hours of these. Thank you for sharing!
Fun! Lots of technique in one video! Thanks for sharing and showing me how to do this and the inspiration!
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it :-)
Love the video, the music and the inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Your talent is just awesome. I'm watching every one of your videos. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
You are like the Queen of Mixed Media! I love this!
So many elements I would never have thought of. Simple but effective. Great message there also. I laughed at myself sitting...watching you live out 'my' dream. Good kick up the behind for me to get creative. Thank You!!
Hello,
Thank you for this video. I followed your steps and made my own version with a few of my own changes.
I love the out come i have.
I started art journaling just two weeks ago. Thank you fir your amazing inspiration.
Hi Maria, That's wonderful to hear. I hope you have as much fun with it as I do :-)
every time I think it's done, it's beautiful.... you add some more wonder to your piece. thanks for sharing this x
Thank you :-)
I just did this page in my altered heart journal. I didn't have any brains so I used yellow orca and a different stencil. Will be using different words with you same technique. The pages came out really nice. Looking forward to more of your videos.
This is a very beautiful page and a very thoughtful quote! Thank you for sharing your talent and Ideas.
This is Beautiful !!! I Love your attention to detail. The charcoal outline is an AMAZING EFFECT . And the gold around each word is stunning !!! I will be adding that to my Art Journaling. Thanks for the inspiration !!!
Beautiful pages!
I use matt gel for journal pages. The stencil is made by Crafter's Workshop. It is called Mini Tile Texture :-)
Great to see you back with a video. Wonderful page. Love the colors, but I love what it says even more. SO TRUE!! TFS, Heather
This video is one of the first ones that got me interested in art journaling many years ago :) Thank you so much again!
Hi, I don't usually seal charcoal in my art journal and it seems to stay put. That said, it doesn't get handled too much. If I needed to add more paint etc, or the piece was on canvas, I woud usually seal with a matt spray varnish.
Another fantastic video from my favorite mixed media artist. Rach, you entertain me and inspire me. Thanks so much!