Inspiration Over Manipulation Art Journal Project
The idea of inspiration over manipulation has been on my mind this week and I wanted to share this art journal project with you. The concept of inspiration over manipulation is something I learned from the book Start with Why by Simon Sinek which I did a book review on last week.
I really like the concept of inspiration over manipulation. It’s about how we can make the choice to live our lives in a way that allows us to inspire others over manipulating others. I think it’s a great reminder to live authentically and in a way that shows respect for others and for their values and beliefs.
The Art Journal Project
This week I started with a page in my journal that had bleed through from the other side. I love working with watercolor paper in my journal but often the color will bleed through the page. I used this as an opportunity, it was already the start of a background. The technique I wanted to focus on this week was how to use embossing ink and powder through stencils. As with all my art journal projects, I couldn’t resist throwing in a few more techniques. This page also includes stamping and water coloring images, adding tissue paper with gloss medium and creating a hand written title for the page.
The Tutorial
To see the full tutorial of this project, please see the video below.
Project Supply List
- Dina Wakley Media Journal
- Ranger Emboss It Dabber Clear
- Embossing Powers: Emerald Creek Era Powders Hammered Metal, Stampendous Fran-tage Aged Marine
- Tim Holtz Collection Latticework Stencil
- Martha Stewart Embossing Heat Tool
- Crafter’s Companion 80lb Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
- Tim Holtz Stamper’s Anonymous Crazy Birds Stamps CMS212
- Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor: Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Dioxazine Purple, Purple Lake, Turquoise, Cerulean Blue Hue, Prussian Blue, Viridian Hue, Chinese White, Burnt Sienna, Ivory Black, Burnt Umber
- Mission Watercolor Permanent Deep Red
- EK Success Scissors
- Zots Small Glue Dots
- Acrilex Gloss Medium
- StazOn Black Ink Pad
- Tim Holtz Ideaology Tissue Wrap Composer
- Pipette
- da Vicini Cosmotop Spin watercolor brushes and water container
- Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
- Copic Sketch Marker BOO Blue Frost
- Sakura Gelly Roll Pen Moonlight XPGB #429 Green
Any Questions?
I would love to hear if you have found this video useful. If you have, please feel free to leave a comment below or contact me directly. Let me know if you have any questions, it would love to know how I can help you find some creative self-care this week.
