Art journal courage : fearless mixed media techniques for journaling bravely

332 Pages·2014·29.05 MB·English

Art Journal Courage
Fearless Mixed Media
Techniques for
Journaling Bravely
Dina Wakley
Cincinnati, Ohio
createmixedmedia.com
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Dedication
To Reed and “the fellas”—Curtis, Cole and Carter. They are joy.
Contents
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What Is Art Journal Courage?
Chapter 1
Tools and Materials
Writing Tools
Paint and Brushes
Mixed-Media Play
Tools
Chapter 2
Courage to Express
Writing Exercise: Today in a List
Writing Exercise: Mind Map
Writing Exercise: Stream of Consciousness
Writing Exercise: Prompts
Writing Exercise: Your Handwriting
Chapter 3
Courage to Draw
Technique: Tracing to Train Your Hand
Technique: Drawing Simple Shapes
Technique: Drawing Faces
Technique: Painting the Portrait
Chapter 4
Courage to Include You
Taking Self-Portrait Photos
Technique: Create a Stencil of You
Technique: Altering Photos
Technique: Painting Over a Photograph
Technique: Using Your Silhouette
Chapter 5
Courage to Include You
Know Your Media
The Layering Pyramid
Have a Media and Technique Tool Kit
Technique: Layering Method
Technique: Fixing Overwrought Layers by Isolating and Reducing
Chapter 6