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Blog Series: Art Journaling Week Day 1

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Welcome to my Blog Series – Art Journaling August Inspiration Day 1.

Over the next five days, I will share with you five art journal pages. These pages all have the following common threads –

  • photographic ephemera as the focal point

  • layers created with table scraps (stuff left on my desk after finishing bigger projects – giving them new life instead of discarding them)

  • the page is completed in 30 minutes or less

I’m listing the supplies I used. Feel free to choose from your stash. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely.

If you do create some pages along with me, please use the hashtag #mousaha and tag me on Instagram @mou.saha.studio and on Facebook @MouSahaStudio.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Frameworks Die – Crosshatch

Sizzix Bigz Die – Heartfelt

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Set – Brights

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Set – Pastels

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Ice Layers – Bubbles

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Goldfaber Aqua pencils

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Collapsible Water cup

Embellishments –

Other: old book, paper towel, thread, found bits

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Sneak Peek & A Giveaway!

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So far, I have been sharing my practice from other lessons at 21 Secrets Summer 2018 Workshop. Today, I want to share sneak peeks from the class I’ll be teaching as part of the Just Add Water Workshop series. There will be lots of watercolor play involved. Class is self-paced, very few supplies needed and the 35 minute lesson is divided into three videos. I had a great time filming the lesson and I think you’ll enjoy it too!

And the best part… I am giving away ONE Summer Studios bundle (includes Just Add Water and The Great Outdoors) to ONE lucky winner!

To enter the giveaway, tell me about your creative plans for the summer in your comment to this post. You have till July 6th to enter. I’ll announce the winner on July 7th right here.

Good luck!

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21 Secrets – Exploding with Colors

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Intuitive painting is a new thing for me. And I’m painting after such a long time.

These people hardly have any defined features which makes capturing their moods through expressions rather hard. So I chose colors to create a patchwork of emotions which is true for any relationship as far as my understanding of such things go.

This exploration began with a 21 Secrets Just Add Water class for me. You can check the classes out here.

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21 Secrets Summer Workshop – Just Add Water

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I can’t stop playing with the things I learned in the 21 Secrets Just add Water class so far! I have to say that I’m beginning to explore some materials I played with in a certain way so far and it’s interesting to take it to a different direction and to find it to be more versatile. I have strayed from the original techniques and materials. It’s like learning the alphabet which is the same for everyone speaking a certain language but then writing your own unique story with it.

You can see my first page using the Oil and Water technique here. I see a difference between that first page and this one. I’ll share more pages as I go.

If you want to sign up, You still have a few days left but hurry because registration is about to close!

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 4

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Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 4. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes, on the surface, things look the same old, same old. But nothing could be farther from the truth than thinking that things are static. There’s a transformation happening far beneath the surface. It just hasn’t manifested itself yet. Sometimes, you need to dive deeper to get a glimpse of the mystery that will manifest someday.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die – Sand & Sea

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set

– Iridescents

– Manhattan

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Mandala Art

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium 

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Whipped Spackle

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine, thread

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 3

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Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 3. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes, I’m simply physically tired because ‘artist’ is not my only role in life. I’m a mother and a wife among other things, each of which is demanding and fulfilling in it’s own way. At times, when I really want to drop everything and create, I still have to do laundry, dishes, make lunches, clean up after the dog, offer emotional support to my teenage daughter, hear my tween son vent about unfairness and push my three-year-old in the swing. All of these make me who I am AND contribute to my art. It has taught me to cherish the most valuable thing – TIME – with others and with self.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die – Tea Time

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set – Iridescents

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern

– Primary

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel, sewing machine thread

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 2

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Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 2. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes, I just can’t justify diverting funds to buying all the new goodies that call my name oh so seductively. I end up dedicating that money to buying new pointe ballet shoes for my oldest who squeals out, “Mommy, I love you!” or buy a new toy for my youngest whose face would light up so sweetly because she was not even expecting it. These little moments of joy marinate in me and seep into my art which I have learned to modify to work with things I have at hand. The most important skill is to learn HOW to play.

Supplies*:

Sizzix Thinlits Die – Paper-Cut Bird

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set

– Iridescents

– Highlighter

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern 

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pen – BLACK

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium 

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 1

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Welcome to my Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration Day 1. I am sharing an image of my art journal page, my thoughts behind the page and my supply list.

Sometimes for me, creativity flows in abundance and sometimes it’s a tiny trickle. Whatever it is, I have learned to embrace it and wait for the next tide to come in. 

Supplies*:

Sizzix Bigz Die – Pipeline

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mix and Match Set

– Metallics 

– Iridescents

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Texture Luxe Texture Paste – Gold

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens Lettering Set – Modern 

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big White Pen

Other: Watercolor paper, paint brush, water cup, paper towel

*Some are affiliate links. All contents, words and images are copyright of Mou Saha.

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Blog Series – Summer Art Journaling June Inspiration

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Just a heads up… starting Monday, June 25th, I’ll be posting an art journal page each day for a week here on my blog. My goal is simply to offer you some inspiration during these sluggish hot days so you can brush up on your creativity and not completely fall off the crafting wagon. 

I’ll list the supplies I used. You choose from what you have and/ or want to use.

You don’t have to make the pages to look like mine if you decide to play. I want to give you some starting points and not directions, so you can explore freely. 

Be sure to stop by from Monday to Friday for a new piece each day.

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