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Choosing an Art Journal for Your Creative Practice
Choosing the right art journal for your creative practice may seem overwhelming. There are so many types of journals available it can be hard to know where to start. Today I’m sharing a few things to consider when choosing an art journal for your creative practice. I’ll also share some of my favorite art journals that I use for my projects. Whether you are drawing, stamping, painting, or collaging, there are a variety of art journals that will work for you. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Choosing an Art Journal When…
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5 Beginner Friendly Acrylic Painting Techniques
If you are new to acrylic painting, it can be hard to know where to start. Today I am sharing 5 beginner friendly acrylic painting techniques to help you get going. These techniques and tips are easy ways to improve your acrylic painting skills and help you gain confidence. The acrylic painting techniques that I’m sharing are appropriate for both the art journal and canvas projects. Learning to Paint with Acrylics Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. When I started learning to paint with acrylics, it was challenging and frustrating. I was…
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Mixed Media Textures Using Brushos
Are you looking for ways to add texture into your art journal? Try this fun and easy technique creating mixed media textures using Brushos. Brusho Crystal Colours are a vibrant watercolor pigment powder that is often used for watercolor painting. My favorite way to use them is in mixed media projects and today I will share with you how I like to use them in my art journal pages. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Brusho Crystal Colours If you are looking for an introduction into Brusho Crystal Colours, check out this…
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Distress Embossing Glaze Techniques for the Art Journal
I love when new colors of Distress Embossing Glaze are released, these beautiful bright colors are perfect for spring! Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite embossing glaze techniques and how to use these glazes to create beautiful resists. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Distress Embossing Glazes If you haven’t heard of Distress embossing glazes, this is a unique embossing product. These translucent embossing powders are so versatile because they can be layered and color mixed unlike traditional embossing powders. The Distress embossing glazes are also…
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Creating Mixed Media Tissue Paper
If you are looking to personalize your art journal projects, creating mixed media tissue paper is a fun way to get unique colors and textures. Creating mixed media tissue paper is easy and only requires a few materials. In this tutorial I will share with you three different techniques for getting a variety of different textures with mixed media tissue paper. What Type of Tissue Paper to Use? There are a variety of tissue papers that you can use for this technique. From tissue paper used for gift wrapping to acid-free tissue paper used for protecting and storing works of art. I am using acid-free, PH neutral tissue paper but…
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Art Journaling with Tissue Paper Collage
Tissue paper collage is a fun way to add layers and textures to your art journal pages. You can get a variety of printed tissue papers or purchase plain tissue paper to alter with inks, stamps and paints. The possibilities for tissue paper collage are endless and it’s a great way of personalizing your journal. For today’s project and tutorial I am using Dina Wakley collage tissue paper. The papers are printed in both black and white which provides versatility on how you can apply them in your projects. Why Use Tissue Paper? I love tissue paper collage because of the translucent quality of the medium. It can be layered…
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Art Journaling with Napkins
Have you ever tried adding napkins to your art journal? Art journaling with napkins is such a fun and easy technique to add pattern and design to your page. Especially if you are new to art journaling, this is an easy technique to get you creating full pages in no time! Today we will be discussing what napkins to use and how to prepare them for use in your art journal. I will also demonstrate how to attach the napkins and different techniques for creating napkin art in your journal. Why Napkins? Why would you start art journaling with paper napkins? Because they are an easy way to add…
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Loosen Up with Contour Drawing and Painterly Effects
Do you ever struggle with drawing and getting overwhelmed by the details? Contour drawing is a great way to loosen up your drawing practice. Today I will share with you how to create a contour drawing and how to create painterly effects using watercolor paints. What is Contour Drawing? Contour drawing is the practice of drawing an outline of the subject using one continuous line. When contour drawing you do not take your pen off the page as you draw. The benefit of contour drawing is that it defines the basic shape by creating a line drawing. If you tend to get stuck in the details when drawing, this technique…
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Mixed Media Art Journal Collage: Finding Intention at Christmas
An art journal technique I love to use in my pages is mixed media art journal collage. I love mixing a variety of paper types and designs to create a unique look to my art journal pages. Today I am sharing a Christmas art journal page using collage, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This page is about finding intention during the Christmas season. Finding Intention at Christmas I believe that every art journal page needs to start with an intention. That intention may be trying out a product or a technique. It may be based on an idea or a quote that you want to explore. This week’s art journal…
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Must Have Mixed Media Supplies for the Art Journal
With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to share with you the must have mixed media supplies for the art journal. Depending on what and how you like to create, your essential mixed media art supplies may be different. Here are my recommendations for mixed media supplies for the art journal. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Mixed Media Art Journal There are a variety of different journals that I use in my creative practice. When choosing a journal, I look for a journal with smooth paper that can take wet…
The Art of Self-Care
