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I love to use big bold words in my art journal. Fancy lettering or stamping is a great focal point and when I'm stuck, it's an easy way to get arting without a lot of thought or focus.
Sometimes the text I use is something someone has said to me that is rattling in my brain, like this recent one:
Or this one:
Sometimes it's a statement about current events, like this one:
That one was a global event, these two are more personal:
It could be as simple as the date, like this one:
Often it's an idea or thought I'm mulling over, like this one:
Or this one:
I also love to use quotes I find on Pinterest, like this one:
Or these two:
Song lyrics are always a good choice:
Or sometimes I simply offer up a caption:
Do you use big bold words in your journal?
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I use small bold letters and words in my art journal.
Some of those pages are particularly cool.
50 points down on your cholesterol is awesome!
I use small bold letters and words in my art journal.
Some of those pages are particularly cool.
50 points down on your cholesterol is awesome!
I use small bold letters and words in my art journal.
Some of those pages are particularly cool.
50 points down on your cholesterol is awesome!
I use small bold letters and words in my art journal.
Some of those pages are particularly cool.
50 points down on your cholesterol is awesome!
I use small bold letters and words in my art journal.
Some of those pages are particularly cool.
50 points down on your cholesterol is awesome!
I love big letters. Think I’ll try it next time on a art journal page. Thanks for sharing,
I love big letters. Think I’ll try it next time on a art journal page. Thanks for sharing,
I love big letters. Think I’ll try it next time on a art journal page. Thanks for sharing,
I love big letters. Think I’ll try it next time on a art journal page. Thanks for sharing,
I love big letters. Think I’ll try it next time on a art journal page. Thanks for sharing,
This is an inspiration, Julie. Big letters look totally cool on your pages. I would love to try in my next journal page
This is an inspiration, Julie. Big letters look totally cool on your pages. I would love to try in my next journal page
This is an inspiration, Julie. Big letters look totally cool on your pages. I would love to try in my next journal page
This is an inspiration, Julie. Big letters look totally cool on your pages. I would love to try in my next journal page
This is an inspiration, Julie. Big letters look totally cool on your pages. I would love to try in my next journal page
Sure words are wonderful – thanks to your lettering class at The Ink Pad way back when the journaling club was going. Your lettering class introduced me to the notion of huge cursive writing and drop shadows (in color) which I now use and love. Sometimes only one or two words – never filling the page, but just enough to make the point.
Sure words are wonderful – thanks to your lettering class at The Ink Pad way back when the journaling club was going. Your lettering class introduced me to the notion of huge cursive writing and drop shadows (in color) which I now use and love. Sometimes only one or two words – never filling the page, but just enough to make the point.
Sure words are wonderful – thanks to your lettering class at The Ink Pad way back when the journaling club was going. Your lettering class introduced me to the notion of huge cursive writing and drop shadows (in color) which I now use and love. Sometimes only one or two words – never filling the page, but just enough to make the point.
Sure words are wonderful – thanks to your lettering class at The Ink Pad way back when the journaling club was going. Your lettering class introduced me to the notion of huge cursive writing and drop shadows (in color) which I now use and love. Sometimes only one or two words – never filling the page, but just enough to make the point.
Sure words are wonderful – thanks to your lettering class at The Ink Pad way back when the journaling club was going. Your lettering class introduced me to the notion of huge cursive writing and drop shadows (in color) which I now use and love. Sometimes only one or two words – never filling the page, but just enough to make the point.
What a super eye candy post… love these big words!
What a super eye candy post… love these big words!
What a super eye candy post… love these big words!
What a super eye candy post… love these big words!
What a super eye candy post… love these big words!
i do a lot of bold block letters on top of my journal.. love your hands… think I need to do that.
i do a lot of bold block letters on top of my journal.. love your hands… think I need to do that.
i do a lot of bold block letters on top of my journal.. love your hands… think I need to do that.
i do a lot of bold block letters on top of my journal.. love your hands… think I need to do that.
i do a lot of bold block letters on top of my journal.. love your hands… think I need to do that.
Yes, I too love the power of words and try to use them more in my journal … I’m on a goal to discover my own handwriting as well … beautiful pages Julie as always!
Yes, I too love the power of words and try to use them more in my journal … I’m on a goal to discover my own handwriting as well … beautiful pages Julie as always!
Yes, I too love the power of words and try to use them more in my journal … I’m on a goal to discover my own handwriting as well … beautiful pages Julie as always!
Yes, I too love the power of words and try to use them more in my journal … I’m on a goal to discover my own handwriting as well … beautiful pages Julie as always!
Yes, I too love the power of words and try to use them more in my journal … I’m on a goal to discover my own handwriting as well … beautiful pages Julie as always!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pages again. Just love your lettering, especially how you’ve done the shadowing.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pages again. Just love your lettering, especially how you’ve done the shadowing.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pages again. Just love your lettering, especially how you’ve done the shadowing.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pages again. Just love your lettering, especially how you’ve done the shadowing.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful pages again. Just love your lettering, especially how you’ve done the shadowing.
Thx for post!
Thx for post!
Thx for post!
Thx for post!
Thx for post!
Dear Susan, I had a look at your blog, and it was just what I neded. The Lord is so gracious to us. I have wondered how to art journal my feelings for Him so you were a good inspiration for me. Thanks for your words about big mountains, because I am a bit like you in that I can worry for ages, I stead of looking to Him. Then the mountain seems humongous. I have 4 kids, adults now, and boy, do I have problems. I just pray for peace about it all. Would love to talk to you more. Be Blessed, from Viv
Dear Susan, I had a look at your blog, and it was just what I neded. The Lord is so gracious to us. I have wondered how to art journal my feelings for Him so you were a good inspiration for me. Thanks for your words about big mountains, because I am a bit like you in that I can worry for ages, I stead of looking to Him. Then the mountain seems humongous. I have 4 kids, adults now, and boy, do I have problems. I just pray for peace about it all. Would love to talk to you more. Be Blessed, from Viv
Dear Susan, I had a look at your blog, and it was just what I neded. The Lord is so gracious to us. I have wondered how to art journal my feelings for Him so you were a good inspiration for me. Thanks for your words about big mountains, because I am a bit like you in that I can worry for ages, I stead of looking to Him. Then the mountain seems humongous. I have 4 kids, adults now, and boy, do I have problems. I just pray for peace about it all. Would love to talk to you more. Be Blessed, from Viv
Dear Susan, I had a look at your blog, and it was just what I neded. The Lord is so gracious to us. I have wondered how to art journal my feelings for Him so you were a good inspiration for me. Thanks for your words about big mountains, because I am a bit like you in that I can worry for ages, I stead of looking to Him. Then the mountain seems humongous. I have 4 kids, adults now, and boy, do I have problems. I just pray for peace about it all. Would love to talk to you more. Be Blessed, from Viv
Dear Susan, I had a look at your blog, and it was just what I neded. The Lord is so gracious to us. I have wondered how to art journal my feelings for Him so you were a good inspiration for me. Thanks for your words about big mountains, because I am a bit like you in that I can worry for ages, I stead of looking to Him. Then the mountain seems humongous. I have 4 kids, adults now, and boy, do I have problems. I just pray for peace about it all. Would love to talk to you more. Be Blessed, from Viv
LOVE your bold words! Have you done a mini class on this yet??
LOVE your bold words! Have you done a mini class on this yet??
LOVE your bold words! Have you done a mini class on this yet??
LOVE your bold words! Have you done a mini class on this yet??
LOVE your bold words! Have you done a mini class on this yet??
There is a Getting Started with Lettering Class: http://balzerdesigns.com/GettingStarted.html#lettering
There is a Getting Started with Lettering Class: http://balzerdesigns.com/GettingStarted.html#lettering
There is a Getting Started with Lettering Class: http://balzerdesigns.com/GettingStarted.html#lettering
There is a Getting Started with Lettering Class: http://balzerdesigns.com/GettingStarted.html#lettering
There is a Getting Started with Lettering Class: http://balzerdesigns.com/GettingStarted.html#lettering
Your bold words concept is very inspiring. You are my favorite artist to follow, because your work and words gives me freedom to not judge myself and just allow myself to make art.
On a slightly different note, I LOVE the quote about you can do ANYthing but not EVERYthing. I think too often, I am trying to do everything and wondering why I (seem) to be getting nothing done, but when I calm down and examine it I am getting something done.
Paula
Your bold words concept is very inspiring. You are my favorite artist to follow, because your work and words gives me freedom to not judge myself and just allow myself to make art.
On a slightly different note, I LOVE the quote about you can do ANYthing but not EVERYthing. I think too often, I am trying to do everything and wondering why I (seem) to be getting nothing done, but when I calm down and examine it I am getting something done.
Paula
Your bold words concept is very inspiring. You are my favorite artist to follow, because your work and words gives me freedom to not judge myself and just allow myself to make art.
On a slightly different note, I LOVE the quote about you can do ANYthing but not EVERYthing. I think too often, I am trying to do everything and wondering why I (seem) to be getting nothing done, but when I calm down and examine it I am getting something done.
Paula
Your bold words concept is very inspiring. You are my favorite artist to follow, because your work and words gives me freedom to not judge myself and just allow myself to make art.
On a slightly different note, I LOVE the quote about you can do ANYthing but not EVERYthing. I think too often, I am trying to do everything and wondering why I (seem) to be getting nothing done, but when I calm down and examine it I am getting something done.
Paula
Your bold words concept is very inspiring. You are my favorite artist to follow, because your work and words gives me freedom to not judge myself and just allow myself to make art.
On a slightly different note, I LOVE the quote about you can do ANYthing but not EVERYthing. I think too often, I am trying to do everything and wondering why I (seem) to be getting nothing done, but when I calm down and examine it I am getting something done.
Paula