Shin-Bijutsukai a Japanese design magazine that was published in the early 1900’s edited by illustrator and designer Korin Furuya. The magazine was published monthly and issues were bound together which have since been turned into free ebook. Copies are available as a free ebook provided by the Smithsonian Libraries, downloadable …
After using Inktense pencils for a few years I asked myself: ‘do they fade?’ Textile practitioners often use Derwent’s Inktense product range to colour small areas of fabric. The range has been popular since their release a few years ago. This product take-up is mainly because Inktense pencils work well …
Zentangles are doodles. If you have not discovered this drawing fad just google them. That said I think they are fun. It is relaxing create patterns and to generate ideas for stitching. I found this Video which I thought readers would enjoy. I have become fascinated with these little doodles …
Caatje of Caatje’s Artsy Stuff has written a really good series of articles on keeping an art journal that anyone who is interested in the subject should not miss. The last article in the series is excellent with many resourses listed and lots of useful advice given. Make a cuppa …
In this video Milliande demonstrates the process of how to create a collage in an art journal. Along the ay she chats about her process, what she thinks about planing, covers a few techniques and offers tips about materials, and the design process.
This video demonstrates using alcohol to create special effects with acrylic paint. This technique makes an interesting background on visual journal pages.
This instructional video takes you through the process of creating a representational collage filmed by Suzets Studio
