I just released my semester-long visual journal, junk journal course. With this lesson pack you get one lesson a week complete with handouts, demo videos, and more. Get visual journal ideas, sketchbook activities, and more. Check out details on what you get with this...
How to Select an Altered Book or Visual Journal
Read tips on selecting a visual journal book that can withstand collaging, painting, & more when creating a visual journal or altered book.
Art Class Projects: Bookbinding & Sketchbooks
Do you need engaging art class projects? Teach your students about book binding and save money by having them make their own sketchbooks! Sketchbooks are a great way for art teachers to save money from their budget while having students gain valuable art practice....
Visual Journal Page 55: Bedtime Bear
When I realized what visual journal page I was blogging about today I was equal parts heart warmed and melancholy. This visual journal page is for my Kody Bear who lived a long 13.5 years, but went on to puppy heaven two and a half years ago. Kody Bear was sweet,...
Mod Podge Image Transfer, Page 53
Check out how I create a mod podge image transfer and use them collaged in my visual journal. Supplies, how-to, and more are included.
Page 41: Watercolor Splatters
A visual journal page about a car accident and an interview with watercolor splatters are used to add drama. Read the details in the post!
Painted Pumpkins Tutorial
Learn three ways to add an artistic twist to your fall pumpkin decor with painted pumpkins. Perfect for all-level art classes, DIYs, & more.
Gelli Printing Ideas From a Self Taught Printmaker
This year I taught myself how to create gelli prints a few days before I started teaching it to students. I had been interested in trying it for a couple of years, especially after seeing a demo of it at the New York NAEA conference in 2017. When it came time to plan...
Visual Journal Page 37: Foggy Mornings
A visual journal page about my morning commute, which often involved fog drifting between silhouetted trees. Learn how I created this visual journal page.
Visual Journal Collage, Page 36
Read about visual journal collage tips, techniques, and how tos. This page is created using old book pages, watercolor, and colored pencil.