If you have been thinking about starting an art journal but don't know how, or if you've been feeling too insecure to play with the art supplies you've already got - this video IS FOR YOU!

First of all, you are NOT alone, but... you ARE missing out on some serious FUN!

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If you can hang with me for an hour - grab a coffee and get ready to be inspired...

If you're in a hurry, here are some timestamps to help you out :)

0:30 Who is this video for?

1:50 What is the Art Journal Challenge?

3:00 What is Art Journaling?

7:00 Karen's Interview with Monette Satterfield, Admin for the largest Facebook Group for art journalers on Facebook!   / artjournalingforbeginners  
Link to join Karen's Facebook Group (to share art journal challenge pages):   / awesomeartschool  

12:15 Meet My Newest Art Studio Member + His Advice

14:00 WHY we should Art Journal (it's a great way to start your art journey if you're totally new to this!!)

14:26 What kind of art journal should you get? Anything goes! If you're stuck, I've got 4 ideas for you. Plus I'll show you how to art journal from an old book and how to make an art journal from scratch (scroll down the those mixed media tutorials!)

16:19 What art supplies do you need to start Art Journaling?

18:06 Bob Ross quotes to help us conquer our artist fears! We all have them & we can overcome them together!

21:20 Karen's Kick-in-the-Pants suggestions to encourage you to BREAK THAT BLANK PAGE!

25:49 Karen's interview with 5 year old Zaya! Hear her advice for how to deal with artsy mistakes (you're gonna love it - she calls them "happy little accidents" but has no clue who BOB even is!! LOL)

29:45 Let's get to it! HOW to art journal for beginners with Fun, Quick and Easy Way #1 to break a blank page (Duct Tape and Gesso and Background)

31:50 How to pick a color palette for a painting or art journal background (much more on this in #5)

33:40 Fun, Quick and Easy Way#2 to break a blank page (Collage and Paint/Ink)

38:28 Fun, Quick and Easy Way #3 to break a blank page (Masking Tape and Paint Background)

46:10 Fun, Quick and Easy Way #4 to break a blank page (Acrylic Painting Idea - Best choice for Perfectionists!)

50:57 Fun, Quick and Easy Way #5 to break a blank page (Spray Paint and Stencils!)

59:00 Links to additional resources like...

😍How to make an art journal from an old book (SO FUN & cheap!)
http://bit.ly/cerealboxjournal

💪How to make an art journal from scratch (out of CEREAL BOXES!)
http://bit.ly/artinoldbooks

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