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This week I’ve been in a creative rut. Not going to lie. I’ve hated almost everything that I’ve touched. But I think the trick when you get stuck is to keep going. You have to just push through that icky-nothing-is-working phase. One of my no-fail methods of getting rid of bad ju-ju is to turn to my art journal and set myself a specific task. I particularly like to experiment with something unfamiliar when I’m in a creative rut.
Why?
Well, I find that working with something unfamiliar forces me to let go of my usual tricks. It helps me let go of expectations. It makes me pay attention. It’s good for me.
This week I decided to sit down and play with PanPastels in my art journal. I’ve used them before. I like them a lot. But I’m not 100% comfortable with them. Mostly I use them to shade or add a bit of color. I wanted to make them “the main event.” So I sat down to play, with no expectations.
I know that I’ve mentioned this before, but I think of my art journals as more of a place to experiment than a place for finished artwork. Sharing them can therefore be difficult as I often feel that they’re kind of a mess. Nonetheless, here are my experiments…..
(P.S.: Besides the PanPastels, I allowed myself to also use a china marker.)
I started with a face:
And then I decided that she was clinging too much to reality. I wanted to push her and add some color and panache.
The whole time I was working on her I was itching to have a brush in my hand. So I decided for my next page to play with adding water and Matte Medium to the Pan Pastels to see what would happen.
Interesting results. I think I may have ruined some of the PanPastel cakes by sticking a wet brush directly on them.
Finally, I decided to take an old unfinished journal page that was kicking around…
…and see what would happen if I added PanPastels on top.
I think the results are fantastic! I love the transparency of PanPastels. It’s amazing how easily they changed the mood of this page.
I have to admit that I was still feeling quite un-creative until I wrote this post. But looking back at these pages, I find myself thinking, “Hmmm…they’re not as bad as I thought.” And that is making me feel ready to tackle some projects on my “to do” list. The creative energy is rushing back in. I’m not sure if it was the unfamiliar product, the letting go of expectations, the writing of this blog post, a bit of time and distance — maybe it’s all these things. But I’m so happy to be feeling ready to create!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. Check out my PanPastel fingers:
Amazing work with the pan pastels!
Amazing work with the pan pastels!
Amazing work with the pan pastels!
Amazing work with the pan pastels!
Amazing work with the pan pastels!
I’m still on the fence with Pan Pastels. The powdery mess doesn’t produce as much joy as a wet painty mess. Perhaps I just need to play more.
I’m still on the fence with Pan Pastels. The powdery mess doesn’t produce as much joy as a wet painty mess. Perhaps I just need to play more.
I’m still on the fence with Pan Pastels. The powdery mess doesn’t produce as much joy as a wet painty mess. Perhaps I just need to play more.
I’m still on the fence with Pan Pastels. The powdery mess doesn’t produce as much joy as a wet painty mess. Perhaps I just need to play more.
I’m still on the fence with Pan Pastels. The powdery mess doesn’t produce as much joy as a wet painty mess. Perhaps I just need to play more.
Haven’t tried the pan pastels yet…love what you’ve done with them here…so just maybe I’ll pick some up soon :0)
Haven’t tried the pan pastels yet…love what you’ve done with them here…so just maybe I’ll pick some up soon :0)
Haven’t tried the pan pastels yet…love what you’ve done with them here…so just maybe I’ll pick some up soon :0)
Haven’t tried the pan pastels yet…love what you’ve done with them here…so just maybe I’ll pick some up soon :0)
Haven’t tried the pan pastels yet…love what you’ve done with them here…so just maybe I’ll pick some up soon :0)
great stuff jen! and i really love all the “permissions” you gave me in your post. i have really been working on expanding myself on the mixed media front but sometimes i get discouraged. the pressure to “finish” something rather than just experiment and be ok with it. the “debate” i keep running into about whether an art journal HAS to contain words to or it doesn’t count. and sometime (alot of times) i am not doing a piece that comes from some deep emotional state i am struggling with. i just REALLY love colors and i really LOVE getting messy!
great stuff jen! and i really love all the “permissions” you gave me in your post. i have really been working on expanding myself on the mixed media front but sometimes i get discouraged. the pressure to “finish” something rather than just experiment and be ok with it. the “debate” i keep running into about whether an art journal HAS to contain words to or it doesn’t count. and sometime (alot of times) i am not doing a piece that comes from some deep emotional state i am struggling with. i just REALLY love colors and i really LOVE getting messy!
great stuff jen! and i really love all the “permissions” you gave me in your post. i have really been working on expanding myself on the mixed media front but sometimes i get discouraged. the pressure to “finish” something rather than just experiment and be ok with it. the “debate” i keep running into about whether an art journal HAS to contain words to or it doesn’t count. and sometime (alot of times) i am not doing a piece that comes from some deep emotional state i am struggling with. i just REALLY love colors and i really LOVE getting messy!
great stuff jen! and i really love all the “permissions” you gave me in your post. i have really been working on expanding myself on the mixed media front but sometimes i get discouraged. the pressure to “finish” something rather than just experiment and be ok with it. the “debate” i keep running into about whether an art journal HAS to contain words to or it doesn’t count. and sometime (alot of times) i am not doing a piece that comes from some deep emotional state i am struggling with. i just REALLY love colors and i really LOVE getting messy!
great stuff jen! and i really love all the “permissions” you gave me in your post. i have really been working on expanding myself on the mixed media front but sometimes i get discouraged. the pressure to “finish” something rather than just experiment and be ok with it. the “debate” i keep running into about whether an art journal HAS to contain words to or it doesn’t count. and sometime (alot of times) i am not doing a piece that comes from some deep emotional state i am struggling with. i just REALLY love colors and i really LOVE getting messy!
This is great! Maybe you could sand the top layer of the pastels you wet. I am always messing things up like that. I bet it is fine.
This is great! Maybe you could sand the top layer of the pastels you wet. I am always messing things up like that. I bet it is fine.
This is great! Maybe you could sand the top layer of the pastels you wet. I am always messing things up like that. I bet it is fine.
This is great! Maybe you could sand the top layer of the pastels you wet. I am always messing things up like that. I bet it is fine.
This is great! Maybe you could sand the top layer of the pastels you wet. I am always messing things up like that. I bet it is fine.
love the pages – especially the face. the shading is awesome. Can you use pan pastels on canvas or are they for paper only?
love the pages – especially the face. the shading is awesome. Can you use pan pastels on canvas or are they for paper only?
love the pages – especially the face. the shading is awesome. Can you use pan pastels on canvas or are they for paper only?
love the pages – especially the face. the shading is awesome. Can you use pan pastels on canvas or are they for paper only?
love the pages – especially the face. the shading is awesome. Can you use pan pastels on canvas or are they for paper only?
Hi Julie, first of all, I love your work! I haven’t played with pan pastels, but they seem to be the craze now and I just watched a Prima class last night where Sharon was using a new set from Colorfin, much like the ones in your pics.
Secondly, I did it!!! I finally did my first Art Journal entry. I took a pic and created a Flickr acct, but don’t understand where you want us to link it! I’m looking for the Linky link at the end of the post but don’t see it.
Hi Julie, first of all, I love your work! I haven’t played with pan pastels, but they seem to be the craze now and I just watched a Prima class last night where Sharon was using a new set from Colorfin, much like the ones in your pics.
Secondly, I did it!!! I finally did my first Art Journal entry. I took a pic and created a Flickr acct, but don’t understand where you want us to link it! I’m looking for the Linky link at the end of the post but don’t see it.
Hi Julie, first of all, I love your work! I haven’t played with pan pastels, but they seem to be the craze now and I just watched a Prima class last night where Sharon was using a new set from Colorfin, much like the ones in your pics.
Secondly, I did it!!! I finally did my first Art Journal entry. I took a pic and created a Flickr acct, but don’t understand where you want us to link it! I’m looking for the Linky link at the end of the post but don’t see it.
Hi Julie, first of all, I love your work! I haven’t played with pan pastels, but they seem to be the craze now and I just watched a Prima class last night where Sharon was using a new set from Colorfin, much like the ones in your pics.
Secondly, I did it!!! I finally did my first Art Journal entry. I took a pic and created a Flickr acct, but don’t understand where you want us to link it! I’m looking for the Linky link at the end of the post but don’t see it.
Hi Julie, first of all, I love your work! I haven’t played with pan pastels, but they seem to be the craze now and I just watched a Prima class last night where Sharon was using a new set from Colorfin, much like the ones in your pics.
Secondly, I did it!!! I finally did my first Art Journal entry. I took a pic and created a Flickr acct, but don’t understand where you want us to link it! I’m looking for the Linky link at the end of the post but don’t see it.
Love your pages but did you cover up the portrait because she was beautiful!!!!
Love your pages but did you cover up the portrait because she was beautiful!!!!
Love your pages but did you cover up the portrait because she was beautiful!!!!
Love your pages but did you cover up the portrait because she was beautiful!!!!
Love your pages but did you cover up the portrait because she was beautiful!!!!
yes, you can use them on canvas
yes, you can use them on canvas
yes, you can use them on canvas
yes, you can use them on canvas
yes, you can use them on canvas
I love the effects you got! I’ve been hankering to get some Pan Pastels but used the excuse I didn’t want to go downtown Houston to get them. I think you’ve pushed my motivation up a notch and I may have to trek on down to Texas Art supply this weekend!
Deb M
I love the effects you got! I’ve been hankering to get some Pan Pastels but used the excuse I didn’t want to go downtown Houston to get them. I think you’ve pushed my motivation up a notch and I may have to trek on down to Texas Art supply this weekend!
Deb M
I love the effects you got! I’ve been hankering to get some Pan Pastels but used the excuse I didn’t want to go downtown Houston to get them. I think you’ve pushed my motivation up a notch and I may have to trek on down to Texas Art supply this weekend!
Deb M
I love the effects you got! I’ve been hankering to get some Pan Pastels but used the excuse I didn’t want to go downtown Houston to get them. I think you’ve pushed my motivation up a notch and I may have to trek on down to Texas Art supply this weekend!
Deb M
I love the effects you got! I’ve been hankering to get some Pan Pastels but used the excuse I didn’t want to go downtown Houston to get them. I think you’ve pushed my motivation up a notch and I may have to trek on down to Texas Art supply this weekend!
Deb M
I’m interested in pastel, I love the softness and shadowy effects that can come up, though I worry about offsetting the particles to my opposite page when the book is closed. I’d be looking for a way to set the color on the page…
I’m interested in pastel, I love the softness and shadowy effects that can come up, though I worry about offsetting the particles to my opposite page when the book is closed. I’d be looking for a way to set the color on the page…
I’m interested in pastel, I love the softness and shadowy effects that can come up, though I worry about offsetting the particles to my opposite page when the book is closed. I’d be looking for a way to set the color on the page…
I’m interested in pastel, I love the softness and shadowy effects that can come up, though I worry about offsetting the particles to my opposite page when the book is closed. I’d be looking for a way to set the color on the page…
I’m interested in pastel, I love the softness and shadowy effects that can come up, though I worry about offsetting the particles to my opposite page when the book is closed. I’d be looking for a way to set the color on the page…
Love how it all turned out! I used pan pastels on a face I did in my journal but it ended up a big mess, nowhere near your fantastic portrait. I think I may need to give it another shot and practice a bit (or alot)! Thanks for always sharing your work, I enjoy visiting your blog daily for inspiration 🙂
Love how it all turned out! I used pan pastels on a face I did in my journal but it ended up a big mess, nowhere near your fantastic portrait. I think I may need to give it another shot and practice a bit (or alot)! Thanks for always sharing your work, I enjoy visiting your blog daily for inspiration 🙂
Love how it all turned out! I used pan pastels on a face I did in my journal but it ended up a big mess, nowhere near your fantastic portrait. I think I may need to give it another shot and practice a bit (or alot)! Thanks for always sharing your work, I enjoy visiting your blog daily for inspiration 🙂
Love how it all turned out! I used pan pastels on a face I did in my journal but it ended up a big mess, nowhere near your fantastic portrait. I think I may need to give it another shot and practice a bit (or alot)! Thanks for always sharing your work, I enjoy visiting your blog daily for inspiration 🙂
Love how it all turned out! I used pan pastels on a face I did in my journal but it ended up a big mess, nowhere near your fantastic portrait. I think I may need to give it another shot and practice a bit (or alot)! Thanks for always sharing your work, I enjoy visiting your blog daily for inspiration 🙂
I need to play with mine more – I love the pigmentation on them.
I need to play with mine more – I love the pigmentation on them.
I need to play with mine more – I love the pigmentation on them.
I need to play with mine more – I love the pigmentation on them.
I need to play with mine more – I love the pigmentation on them.
HEre is my question about the Pan Pastels…I have bought some and used them only a few times because of the residue…color will rub off…Did you use hairspray or some kind of fixative to “SET” the colors. I liked using them for a super quick background when I wanted a sky/grass but don’t like how they rub off. I appreciate your input. Thanks!!
HEre is my question about the Pan Pastels…I have bought some and used them only a few times because of the residue…color will rub off…Did you use hairspray or some kind of fixative to “SET” the colors. I liked using them for a super quick background when I wanted a sky/grass but don’t like how they rub off. I appreciate your input. Thanks!!
HEre is my question about the Pan Pastels…I have bought some and used them only a few times because of the residue…color will rub off…Did you use hairspray or some kind of fixative to “SET” the colors. I liked using them for a super quick background when I wanted a sky/grass but don’t like how they rub off. I appreciate your input. Thanks!!
HEre is my question about the Pan Pastels…I have bought some and used them only a few times because of the residue…color will rub off…Did you use hairspray or some kind of fixative to “SET” the colors. I liked using them for a super quick background when I wanted a sky/grass but don’t like how they rub off. I appreciate your input. Thanks!!
HEre is my question about the Pan Pastels…I have bought some and used them only a few times because of the residue…color will rub off…Did you use hairspray or some kind of fixative to “SET” the colors. I liked using them for a super quick background when I wanted a sky/grass but don’t like how they rub off. I appreciate your input. Thanks!!
Thanks, Mary.
Thanks, Mary.
Thanks, Mary.
Thanks, Mary.
Thanks, Mary.
So cool! I love the translucency, too. I think one of my first exposures to PanPastel was when you used them in your Stencil 101 class. Such a cool technique, and the ability to erase them seems to offer a unique way to play with color and voids. My hold back is in choosing just a couple colors to start with, not splurging on a whole palette. I want them ALL! 🙂
So cool! I love the translucency, too. I think one of my first exposures to PanPastel was when you used them in your Stencil 101 class. Such a cool technique, and the ability to erase them seems to offer a unique way to play with color and voids. My hold back is in choosing just a couple colors to start with, not splurging on a whole palette. I want them ALL! 🙂
So cool! I love the translucency, too. I think one of my first exposures to PanPastel was when you used them in your Stencil 101 class. Such a cool technique, and the ability to erase them seems to offer a unique way to play with color and voids. My hold back is in choosing just a couple colors to start with, not splurging on a whole palette. I want them ALL! 🙂
So cool! I love the translucency, too. I think one of my first exposures to PanPastel was when you used them in your Stencil 101 class. Such a cool technique, and the ability to erase them seems to offer a unique way to play with color and voids. My hold back is in choosing just a couple colors to start with, not splurging on a whole palette. I want them ALL! 🙂
So cool! I love the translucency, too. I think one of my first exposures to PanPastel was when you used them in your Stencil 101 class. Such a cool technique, and the ability to erase them seems to offer a unique way to play with color and voids. My hold back is in choosing just a couple colors to start with, not splurging on a whole palette. I want them ALL! 🙂
Pan Pastels have become my “go to” art supply. I love that they have such a transparent feeland they are so much easier to use than their original counterparts (especially for blending.) I often lay down dress pattern tissue on my canvas or page, to give me a starting point, but then I immediately hit it with the Pans!
Pan Pastels have become my “go to” art supply. I love that they have such a transparent feeland they are so much easier to use than their original counterparts (especially for blending.) I often lay down dress pattern tissue on my canvas or page, to give me a starting point, but then I immediately hit it with the Pans!
Pan Pastels have become my “go to” art supply. I love that they have such a transparent feeland they are so much easier to use than their original counterparts (especially for blending.) I often lay down dress pattern tissue on my canvas or page, to give me a starting point, but then I immediately hit it with the Pans!
Pan Pastels have become my “go to” art supply. I love that they have such a transparent feeland they are so much easier to use than their original counterparts (especially for blending.) I often lay down dress pattern tissue on my canvas or page, to give me a starting point, but then I immediately hit it with the Pans!
Pan Pastels have become my “go to” art supply. I love that they have such a transparent feeland they are so much easier to use than their original counterparts (especially for blending.) I often lay down dress pattern tissue on my canvas or page, to give me a starting point, but then I immediately hit it with the Pans!
Use a fixative when you’re through. 😀 I love the one Krylon makes.
Use a fixative when you’re through. 😀 I love the one Krylon makes.
Use a fixative when you’re through. 😀 I love the one Krylon makes.
Use a fixative when you’re through. 😀 I love the one Krylon makes.
Use a fixative when you’re through. 😀 I love the one Krylon makes.
Use a fixative and you’ll be fine. I do it all the time, including all through my recent entry to Sketchbook Project 2012. You can still add other elements/mediums after the fixative is dry. Use workable fixative if you plan to come back and work with the pans later. 😀
Use a fixative and you’ll be fine. I do it all the time, including all through my recent entry to Sketchbook Project 2012. You can still add other elements/mediums after the fixative is dry. Use workable fixative if you plan to come back and work with the pans later. 😀
Use a fixative and you’ll be fine. I do it all the time, including all through my recent entry to Sketchbook Project 2012. You can still add other elements/mediums after the fixative is dry. Use workable fixative if you plan to come back and work with the pans later. 😀
Use a fixative and you’ll be fine. I do it all the time, including all through my recent entry to Sketchbook Project 2012. You can still add other elements/mediums after the fixative is dry. Use workable fixative if you plan to come back and work with the pans later. 😀
Use a fixative and you’ll be fine. I do it all the time, including all through my recent entry to Sketchbook Project 2012. You can still add other elements/mediums after the fixative is dry. Use workable fixative if you plan to come back and work with the pans later. 😀
I really like how the face turned out with the non traditional skin tones. Thanks for showing your journal. Have a wonderful weekend.
I really like how the face turned out with the non traditional skin tones. Thanks for showing your journal. Have a wonderful weekend.
I really like how the face turned out with the non traditional skin tones. Thanks for showing your journal. Have a wonderful weekend.
I really like how the face turned out with the non traditional skin tones. Thanks for showing your journal. Have a wonderful weekend.
I really like how the face turned out with the non traditional skin tones. Thanks for showing your journal. Have a wonderful weekend.
Where you see the little frog, go ahead and enter your link. Im not sure why its displaying that way instead of a list, but Im looking into it.
Where you see the little frog, go ahead and enter your link. Im not sure why its displaying that way instead of a list, but Im looking into it.
Where you see the little frog, go ahead and enter your link. Im not sure why its displaying that way instead of a list, but Im looking into it.
Where you see the little frog, go ahead and enter your link. Im not sure why its displaying that way instead of a list, but Im looking into it.
Where you see the little frog, go ahead and enter your link. Im not sure why its displaying that way instead of a list, but Im looking into it.
I didnt cover up the portrait. These are three separate pages. 🙂
I didnt cover up the portrait. These are three separate pages. 🙂
I didnt cover up the portrait. These are three separate pages. 🙂
I didnt cover up the portrait. These are three separate pages. 🙂
I didnt cover up the portrait. These are three separate pages. 🙂
what do you use to apply the pan pastels? Just your fingers?
what do you use to apply the pan pastels? Just your fingers?
what do you use to apply the pan pastels? Just your fingers?
what do you use to apply the pan pastels? Just your fingers?
what do you use to apply the pan pastels? Just your fingers?
You use the Sofft Tools: http://shrsl.com/?~218w
You use the Sofft Tools: http://shrsl.com/?~218w
You use the Sofft Tools: http://shrsl.com/?~218w
You use the Sofft Tools: http://shrsl.com/?~218w
You use the Sofft Tools: http://shrsl.com/?~218w
So much fun to watch how you work and what you are thinking as you try new ideas! I enjoy your blog so much!
So much fun to watch how you work and what you are thinking as you try new ideas! I enjoy your blog so much!
So much fun to watch how you work and what you are thinking as you try new ideas! I enjoy your blog so much!
So much fun to watch how you work and what you are thinking as you try new ideas! I enjoy your blog so much!
So much fun to watch how you work and what you are thinking as you try new ideas! I enjoy your blog so much!
I love working with pan pastels. They are fantastic!
I love working with pan pastels. They are fantastic!
I love working with pan pastels. They are fantastic!
I love working with pan pastels. They are fantastic!
I love working with pan pastels. They are fantastic!
haven’t tried pan pastels yet, but they look like a lot of fun!
haven’t tried pan pastels yet, but they look like a lot of fun!
haven’t tried pan pastels yet, but they look like a lot of fun!
haven’t tried pan pastels yet, but they look like a lot of fun!
haven’t tried pan pastels yet, but they look like a lot of fun!
I love what you did with the portrait. If that was your first face in pan pastel I am truly impressed. I am just a baby in my pan pastel workings, but I really do love what they do. Thanks for your inspiration and I hope you didn’t ruin the pan with the water. Maybe just a little scraping will help?
I love what you did with the portrait. If that was your first face in pan pastel I am truly impressed. I am just a baby in my pan pastel workings, but I really do love what they do. Thanks for your inspiration and I hope you didn’t ruin the pan with the water. Maybe just a little scraping will help?
I love what you did with the portrait. If that was your first face in pan pastel I am truly impressed. I am just a baby in my pan pastel workings, but I really do love what they do. Thanks for your inspiration and I hope you didn’t ruin the pan with the water. Maybe just a little scraping will help?
I love what you did with the portrait. If that was your first face in pan pastel I am truly impressed. I am just a baby in my pan pastel workings, but I really do love what they do. Thanks for your inspiration and I hope you didn’t ruin the pan with the water. Maybe just a little scraping will help?
I love what you did with the portrait. If that was your first face in pan pastel I am truly impressed. I am just a baby in my pan pastel workings, but I really do love what they do. Thanks for your inspiration and I hope you didn’t ruin the pan with the water. Maybe just a little scraping will help?
I love the shades on the face. That adds depth and interest to the portrait. Beautiful.
I love the shades on the face. That adds depth and interest to the portrait. Beautiful.
I love the shades on the face. That adds depth and interest to the portrait. Beautiful.
I love the shades on the face. That adds depth and interest to the portrait. Beautiful.
I love the shades on the face. That adds depth and interest to the portrait. Beautiful.
I love your work! Can you give us some direction for using the Pan Paastels? I have some but don’t really know how to us them.
I love your work! Can you give us some direction for using the Pan Paastels? I have some but don’t really know how to us them.
I love your work! Can you give us some direction for using the Pan Paastels? I have some but don’t really know how to us them.
I love your work! Can you give us some direction for using the Pan Paastels? I have some but don’t really know how to us them.
I love your work! Can you give us some direction for using the Pan Paastels? I have some but don’t really know how to us them.
Love this, the writing and the art!! Thank you.
Love this, the writing and the art!! Thank you.
Love this, the writing and the art!! Thank you.
Love this, the writing and the art!! Thank you.
Love this, the writing and the art!! Thank you.
as always im amazed by your creativity.
i know the feeling off not beeing able to reach the result that you see in your mind, but just can’t seem to get on paper/canvas/page.
Have a lovely day!
as always im amazed by your creativity.
i know the feeling off not beeing able to reach the result that you see in your mind, but just can’t seem to get on paper/canvas/page.
Have a lovely day!
as always im amazed by your creativity.
i know the feeling off not beeing able to reach the result that you see in your mind, but just can’t seem to get on paper/canvas/page.
Have a lovely day!
as always im amazed by your creativity.
i know the feeling off not beeing able to reach the result that you see in your mind, but just can’t seem to get on paper/canvas/page.
Have a lovely day!
as always im amazed by your creativity.
i know the feeling off not beeing able to reach the result that you see in your mind, but just can’t seem to get on paper/canvas/page.
Have a lovely day!
you got some terrific results……i’m glad they helped you find your creative mojo again!! xox
you got some terrific results……i’m glad they helped you find your creative mojo again!! xox
you got some terrific results……i’m glad they helped you find your creative mojo again!! xox
you got some terrific results……i’m glad they helped you find your creative mojo again!! xox
you got some terrific results……i’m glad they helped you find your creative mojo again!! xox
“This week I’ve been in a creative rut… I’ve hated almost everything that I’ve touched… You have to just push through that icky-nothing-is-working phase.”
UGH. This could totally have been my own comment this week. Everything a struggle – and when you’re in it, pushing through can feel a little hard and pointless. So, thanks for the reminder. These pages are both beautiful. x
PS: I’ve never invested in Pan Pastels (tempting as they are) because I own some other great pastels (http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-artist-soft-pastels/) Can you offer any insight on how they compare?
“This week I’ve been in a creative rut… I’ve hated almost everything that I’ve touched… You have to just push through that icky-nothing-is-working phase.”
UGH. This could totally have been my own comment this week. Everything a struggle – and when you’re in it, pushing through can feel a little hard and pointless. So, thanks for the reminder. These pages are both beautiful. x
PS: I’ve never invested in Pan Pastels (tempting as they are) because I own some other great pastels (http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-artist-soft-pastels/) Can you offer any insight on how they compare?
“This week I’ve been in a creative rut… I’ve hated almost everything that I’ve touched… You have to just push through that icky-nothing-is-working phase.”
UGH. This could totally have been my own comment this week. Everything a struggle – and when you’re in it, pushing through can feel a little hard and pointless. So, thanks for the reminder. These pages are both beautiful. x
PS: I’ve never invested in Pan Pastels (tempting as they are) because I own some other great pastels (http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-artist-soft-pastels/) Can you offer any insight on how they compare?
“This week I’ve been in a creative rut… I’ve hated almost everything that I’ve touched… You have to just push through that icky-nothing-is-working phase.”
UGH. This could totally have been my own comment this week. Everything a struggle – and when you’re in it, pushing through can feel a little hard and pointless. So, thanks for the reminder. These pages are both beautiful. x
PS: I’ve never invested in Pan Pastels (tempting as they are) because I own some other great pastels (http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-artist-soft-pastels/) Can you offer any insight on how they compare?
“This week I’ve been in a creative rut… I’ve hated almost everything that I’ve touched… You have to just push through that icky-nothing-is-working phase.”
UGH. This could totally have been my own comment this week. Everything a struggle – and when you’re in it, pushing through can feel a little hard and pointless. So, thanks for the reminder. These pages are both beautiful. x
PS: I’ve never invested in Pan Pastels (tempting as they are) because I own some other great pastels (http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-artist-soft-pastels/) Can you offer any insight on how they compare?
Ive never tried the ones you linked to, so I dont have any insights. The only thing to know is that Pan Pastels are applied with tools rather than direct to paper.
Ive never tried the ones you linked to, so I dont have any insights. The only thing to know is that Pan Pastels are applied with tools rather than direct to paper.
Ive never tried the ones you linked to, so I dont have any insights. The only thing to know is that Pan Pastels are applied with tools rather than direct to paper.
Ive never tried the ones you linked to, so I dont have any insights. The only thing to know is that Pan Pastels are applied with tools rather than direct to paper.
Ive never tried the ones you linked to, so I dont have any insights. The only thing to know is that Pan Pastels are applied with tools rather than direct to paper.
I have never tried water with pan pastels. Always wanted to try. I have a few pan that are almost gone I think I will try it. Thanks for the inspirations.
I have never tried water with pan pastels. Always wanted to try. I have a few pan that are almost gone I think I will try it. Thanks for the inspirations.
I have never tried water with pan pastels. Always wanted to try. I have a few pan that are almost gone I think I will try it. Thanks for the inspirations.
I have never tried water with pan pastels. Always wanted to try. I have a few pan that are almost gone I think I will try it. Thanks for the inspirations.
I have never tried water with pan pastels. Always wanted to try. I have a few pan that are almost gone I think I will try it. Thanks for the inspirations.
You make me want to break out the pan pastels I ordered a while back and have yet to use! You’re a great motivator Julie! Love your results — stunning!
You make me want to break out the pan pastels I ordered a while back and have yet to use! You’re a great motivator Julie! Love your results — stunning!
You make me want to break out the pan pastels I ordered a while back and have yet to use! You’re a great motivator Julie! Love your results — stunning!
You make me want to break out the pan pastels I ordered a while back and have yet to use! You’re a great motivator Julie! Love your results — stunning!
You make me want to break out the pan pastels I ordered a while back and have yet to use! You’re a great motivator Julie! Love your results — stunning!
I really want to start art journaling, but am completely stumped! I feel like I’ve hit a wall and don’t know what to do first or where to start. It’s scarey. Please, Julie, help meeeeeee!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Peggy
I really want to start art journaling, but am completely stumped! I feel like I’ve hit a wall and don’t know what to do first or where to start. It’s scarey. Please, Julie, help meeeeeee!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Peggy
I really want to start art journaling, but am completely stumped! I feel like I’ve hit a wall and don’t know what to do first or where to start. It’s scarey. Please, Julie, help meeeeeee!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Peggy
I really want to start art journaling, but am completely stumped! I feel like I’ve hit a wall and don’t know what to do first or where to start. It’s scarey. Please, Julie, help meeeeeee!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Peggy
I really want to start art journaling, but am completely stumped! I feel like I’ve hit a wall and don’t know what to do first or where to start. It’s scarey. Please, Julie, help meeeeeee!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Peggy
There are lots of great tips on getting started if you read through the Art Journal Every Day posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-j.html as well as the Art Journaling Week posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-journaling-week.html There are also a ton of great classes that are free or low cost. Do a quick google search and youll come up with a lot of great resources! Have fun!
There are lots of great tips on getting started if you read through the Art Journal Every Day posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-j.html as well as the Art Journaling Week posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-journaling-week.html There are also a ton of great classes that are free or low cost. Do a quick google search and youll come up with a lot of great resources! Have fun!
There are lots of great tips on getting started if you read through the Art Journal Every Day posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-j.html as well as the Art Journaling Week posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-journaling-week.html There are also a ton of great classes that are free or low cost. Do a quick google search and youll come up with a lot of great resources! Have fun!
There are lots of great tips on getting started if you read through the Art Journal Every Day posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-j.html as well as the Art Journaling Week posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-journaling-week.html There are also a ton of great classes that are free or low cost. Do a quick google search and youll come up with a lot of great resources! Have fun!
There are lots of great tips on getting started if you read through the Art Journal Every Day posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-j.html as well as the Art Journaling Week posts: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/art-journaling-week.html There are also a ton of great classes that are free or low cost. Do a quick google search and youll come up with a lot of great resources! Have fun!