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Resources from the presentation “Investigation and Creativity with Process Journals”


Created by @GrundlerArt & @therealartsyamy


My former high school teaching partner (she taught Art II and I taught Art I) and friend Amy Semifero (@therealartsyamy) of almost twenty years introduced me to journaling back in 2002. She used it as a life management tool and I was fascinated. When I started journaling it was by sketching everyday life, then during a personal spiritual journey my journaling really took off..... I was sold. Back then we infused sketchbooks in our art classrooms and I recently shared a blog on my curricular evolution from sketchbook to process journals, journaling is more meaningful and personal to students. She and I now regularly present on process journals around Texas, most recently at the Texas Art Education Assoc. Conference and we will also be presenting at NAEA in March. We are often asked about our go-to resources, materials and who to follow, so we sat down and created an initial list to share and here it is.............


Video of our Presentation


Creative Sprint by Noah and Mica Scalin


The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron


Journal Sparks: Fire Up Your Creativity with Spontaneous Art, Wild Writing, and Inventive Thinking by Emily K. Neuburger


365 Days of Art: A Creative Exercise for Every Day of the Year by Lorna Scobie


Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself by Sabrina Ward Harrison


The True and the Questions: A Journal by Sabrina Ward Harrison


1000 Journals Project by Someguy and Kevin Kelly


Wide Open: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Journaling on the Edge by Randi Feuerhelm-Watts


Creative Block: Get Unstuck, Discover New Ideas. Advice & Projects from 50 Successful Artists by Danielle Krysa


Caffeine for the Creative Mind: 250 Exercises to Wake Up Your Brain by Stefan Mumaw


The Journal Junkies Workshop: Visual Ammunition for the Art Addict by Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler


Journal Fodder 365: Daily Doses of Inspiration for the Art Addict by Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler


Art Journal Freedom: How to Journal Creatively With Color & Composition by Dina Wakley


Art Journal Courage: Fearless Mixed Media Techniques for Journaling Bravely by Dina Wakley


Carve, Stamp, Play: Designing and Creating Custom Stamps by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer


Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are by Danny Gregory


Artist's Journal Workshop: Creating Your Life in Words and Pictures by Cathy Johnson


365 Days of Art: A Creative Exercise for Every Day of the Year by Lorna Scobie

Syllabus: Notes from an Accidental Professor by Lynda Barry


What It Is Hardcover by Lynda Barry






 

Articles



https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-sketchbook-ideas



https://www.grundlerart.com/post/changing-up-curriculum-sketchbooks-visual-journals-and-process-journals


 

Favorite Journals


Make your own- a lot of us work in schools in which asking students to purchase art supplies is not an option. If that is the case we recommend you make your own. We most often use cardstock, copy paper, a large capacity stapler (small investment for a big payoff) and duct tape. Here is an image.



Mixed Media

CRAFTERS WORKSHOP Dylusions Dyan Reaveley's Creative Journal, 5 by 8-Inch

Ranger DYJ34100 Dylusions Dyan Reaveley's Creative Journal, 11.375 by 8.25-Inch






Drawing

Minimalism Art | Classic Notebook Journal, Size: 5" X 8.3", A5, Yellow, Plain/Blank Page, 192 Pages, Hard Cover/Fine PU Leather, Inner Pocket,...










No Bleed (for markers)

Crescent Creative Products 5.5 8.5-Inch RENDR Hardbound Sketchbook, 5.5" x 8.5"

Crescent Creative Products RENDR Lay-Flat Soft Cover Sketchbook, 8.5-Inch by 11-Inch






General

Speedball 721511 Travelogue Artist Drawing Journal, Ivory Black

Travelogue Drawing Book, Pocket Portrait 5-1/2 x 3-1/2, Vermilion Red Artist Journal










 

Favorite “Always Using” Journal Supplies


Uhu Glue Stick


Tim Holtz Scissors


Travel Watercolor Brushes


Inktense Watercolor Pencils


Pentel Fude Pens


Micron Pens


Washi Tape


 

Hashtags to Follow

#artjournal

#artjournalpage

#artjournaling

#artjournaleveryday

#mixedmediajournal

#sketchwalker

#urbansketching

#traveljournal

#traveljouranling

#visualjournal

#visualjournaling

#ibjournal


People to Follow on Instagram

@emscottart

@drmodler

@speckx

@thepaperpilgrim

@shesjournal

@journalbean

@josielewisart

@notechef4u

@joyfulartjournaling

@lizsteelart

@momlovespaper

@birgit_koopsen

@urbansketchers

@gelliarts

@journalwithpurpose

@illustratedjournal

@documented.journey

@art.journal.girl


Wishing you love and creativity,

(as well as journaling fun)

Laura

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