Why I Art Journal

Journaling thoughts to page

All week I was trying to decide

exactly what my blog post would be this week,

sometimes the ideas just don't come to me.

I took some quiet time in the studio this morning,

and created an art journal page ...

I had fixed myself a hot cup of Tazo Passion Tea

and the teabag was so juicy and full of color,

I wondered how it would look in my mixed media journal.

I just brushed the tea bag across the page

and let it dry,

I love the results, don't you?

Funny how Passion tea is a deep red when brewed,

but as it hit the page and dried,

it turned this gorgeous purple shade.

So I gave myself a moment to think about the word

"Passion"

and the thoughts kept coming.

Inspired by a little tea light, quiet in the room 

and my thoughts,

I filled the page

I realized then I knew what I would write
on the blog today!

Art Journaling is such a beautiful expression of self

I am filling the pages with inspiration,

different art techniques and ideas,

words, poems and mandalas.

I love looking back over previous journals,

with the dates (I always date my work)

to reflect on where I have come from.

There are so many art journal e courses

out there on the internet,

and I have participated in so many,

and learned so much from

incredible artists.

I have taught Art Journaling

at my own Artful Spirit Workshops,

and the response is always

that of delight and wonder.

Do yourself a favor,

find yourself a wonderful art journal,

(my favorite is the Canson Mixed Media Journal)

start with one page,

experiment with all types of art supplies,

ideas and techniques.

Get yourself a copy of

Art Journaling Magazine

by Somerset Studio,

have fun and LET GO!

Have a beautiful Wednesday,

it is for me ...

for Wednesdays are always Annabelle Lily days

and blogging here at Gentle Threads.

Each one of you, my friends and supporters

are a small and gentle thread in my life,

interwoven to complete a beautiful experience.

I am truly thankful you have come to visit with me today!

Donna Lee