Connect
← Return to Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?
Discussion
Journaling - The Write Stuff For You?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (476)Comment receiving replies
@gingerw and @artscaping Well ladies my depression is so bad that I do not think clearly or come up with creative ideas as I once did, but this gave me something else to focus on. I also had to not be critical of myself in this process.
First thought, where or how to start? In my collages I think of background first which in this case was watercolors. Next what's the theme or centerpiece and looked into my collection of stuff like magazine pics or sayings that I cut out years ago. It's been years since I've done anything artistic I needed this to be simple. I've recently heard about doodling and tried that with black colored pencil on top of the watercolor. Selected the poem as centerpiece, added gems, then Japanese stickers, found some dried leaves and this unique colored thread that delicately frames the poem. Was fun to go through my stuff.
So no high expectations except " To Try" something artistic and see what happens? I learned to be easier maybe kinder to myself and managed to do something positive. Took about 2-3 hours of my day. Was reminded to put a date on my work. Will try this again.
Thanks for your encouragement...greatly appreciated. Hope this information of my process is helpful.
P.S. - Tried new things like gesso, watercolor pen brushes and watercolors which is all new to me and never took art classes.
Judy
Replies to "@gingerw and @artscaping Well ladies my depression is so bad that I do not think clearly..."
@marjou Dating your work is important. If you are doing journaling by writing, also, some people incorporate the artwork into their writing journal. I have a friend who gets fairly sturdy paper, and by the time she has mostly filled a book, the pages might be warped from watercolors, or bled through if she was real enthusiastic, etc. You get the idea.
I really appreciate you sharing your process. Learning something about yourself in the process was exciting, and a nice gift, wasn't it? In weeks or months to come you might revisit the feelings you had this time, and create something new again!
Ginger
"To try" on 9/8/2020. @marjou Here is your first step and you have quite brilliantly documented how you felt and the steps of gathering information and materials and then it seems like your work of art just happened. Art reflects who you are in many ways. Experiencing self-compassion and a dose of loving-kindness meant just for you is quite admirable on your first art journal. Let's not forget about it and all the positive thoughts and sensations you experienced.
And so....my dear.......are we going to be receiving another page in the journal now that you have the key to the door and a desire to create.
May you be content and at ease.
Chris
Connect
When I read your post I thought of two attributes that you have:
Courage and
Creativity: (Collages, Watercolors)
Two qualities to be admired.
I wish I had at least a little of each!
Courage: some time
Watercolors, oils: help!
You are gifted.