If you're new to Art Journal Every Day, there is a short introduction here. All of the previous posts can be found archived here. There is a flickr group for sharing right here. Remember, it's just ten minutes of nourishing your creative self every day! No need to finish anything or even like it. If you've done some art journaling this week and you've blogged about it, or put it on flickr, please leave a link in the linky list at the end of this post. Thanks!
I get a lot of question about what supplies are needed when getting started with art journaling. The great news is that nothing is truly "needed." It's really up to you as to what you want to use. That said, today I thought I'd share what I'd bundle up and give to a beginning art journaler!
- Journal: There are lots and lots of different kinds of blank journals on the market. This one happens to be my all time favorite. The paper in it is fabulous. I love the binding — truly lies flat and takes a beating. And there's a very convenient plastic pocket inside the back cover for stashing ephemera or notes.
- Black Pen: There are so many different great black pens on the market. The Scarlet Lime pen happens to be my current fave. I use it every single day. It's super dark and writes over paint without any issue.
- Watercolor Set: You need some kind of colorants to start with and this set of watercolor paints is relatively inexpensive, has a great color range, and comes with a mixing palette and a water brush! So easy to grab and go!
- Black Ink Pad: The Archival ink pads are my fave. They're waterproof and permanent and dry relatively quickly. They also easily print on top of acrylic paint and unlike StazOn, they stay on your stamp and don't contaminate later prints.
- Alphabet & Number Stamps: Other than stamps I've carved myself, this happens to be my most used stamp set in the world. I love the size and the basic typewriter font! Plus you get the numbers too! So many alphabet sets don't include them, which makes me crazy!
That's it! Short and simple. I think it's good to start with a few supplies and explore what you like before investing in a ton of new stuff.
Now here's my question for you: What five additional supplies would you add to this grouping of basics to complete your own personal art journaling kit?
I'd love to feature some of the answers during next weeks' Art Journal Every Day post! If you're interested in being featured, e-mail me (balzerdesigns AT gmail DOT com) with a photo & description of your five additional supplies, a photo of a favorite art journal page, and your full name. If you have a blog or flickr stream, feel free to include that too! I hope you'll play along!
Here is this week's linky list:
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I can think of lots of things– are you sure you want us to email you? No wonder you have thousands of emails! (will do) Here is my list: white gel pen, white brush pen, washi tape, adhesive, paint pens
I can think of lots of things– are you sure you want us to email you? No wonder you have thousands of emails! (will do) Here is my list: white gel pen, white brush pen, washi tape, adhesive, paint pens
I can think of lots of things– are you sure you want us to email you? No wonder you have thousands of emails! (will do) Here is my list: white gel pen, white brush pen, washi tape, adhesive, paint pens
I can think of lots of things– are you sure you want us to email you? No wonder you have thousands of emails! (will do) Here is my list: white gel pen, white brush pen, washi tape, adhesive, paint pens
I can think of lots of things– are you sure you want us to email you? No wonder you have thousands of emails! (will do) Here is my list: white gel pen, white brush pen, washi tape, adhesive, paint pens
Glue stick, ephemera, scissors or ruler (for cutting), markers, colored pencils, and a bag to hold it all in.
Glue stick, ephemera, scissors or ruler (for cutting), markers, colored pencils, and a bag to hold it all in.
Glue stick, ephemera, scissors or ruler (for cutting), markers, colored pencils, and a bag to hold it all in.
Glue stick, ephemera, scissors or ruler (for cutting), markers, colored pencils, and a bag to hold it all in.
Glue stick, ephemera, scissors or ruler (for cutting), markers, colored pencils, and a bag to hold it all in.
Neocolor2 watercolor crayons or Derwent intense, white Sharpie paint pen, micron pigment pen or faber castell pen, clear glaze pen, metallic paint pen..I like gold.
Neocolor2 watercolor crayons or Derwent intense, white Sharpie paint pen, micron pigment pen or faber castell pen, clear glaze pen, metallic paint pen..I like gold.
Neocolor2 watercolor crayons or Derwent intense, white Sharpie paint pen, micron pigment pen or faber castell pen, clear glaze pen, metallic paint pen..I like gold.
Neocolor2 watercolor crayons or Derwent intense, white Sharpie paint pen, micron pigment pen or faber castell pen, clear glaze pen, metallic paint pen..I like gold.
Neocolor2 watercolor crayons or Derwent intense, white Sharpie paint pen, micron pigment pen or faber castell pen, clear glaze pen, metallic paint pen..I like gold.
Mechanical pencil with eraser, glue stick, 6 inch ruler, cute carrying bag, water brush. Fun.
Mechanical pencil with eraser, glue stick, 6 inch ruler, cute carrying bag, water brush. Fun.
Mechanical pencil with eraser, glue stick, 6 inch ruler, cute carrying bag, water brush. Fun.
Mechanical pencil with eraser, glue stick, 6 inch ruler, cute carrying bag, water brush. Fun.
Mechanical pencil with eraser, glue stick, 6 inch ruler, cute carrying bag, water brush. Fun.
using oil pastels, collage from magazines and rubber stamps trying to get dylusions spray ink. Thanks for the link up have a great weekend.
using oil pastels, collage from magazines and rubber stamps trying to get dylusions spray ink. Thanks for the link up have a great weekend.
using oil pastels, collage from magazines and rubber stamps trying to get dylusions spray ink. Thanks for the link up have a great weekend.
using oil pastels, collage from magazines and rubber stamps trying to get dylusions spray ink. Thanks for the link up have a great weekend.
using oil pastels, collage from magazines and rubber stamps trying to get dylusions spray ink. Thanks for the link up have a great weekend.
Tombow markers, pencil, eraser, collage papers/deli paper geli prints
Are you still planning to do a class on art journaling and teach us how to make the awesome journals, adding cool deli paper pages, etc….. been eagerly waiting! Hoping that is still in the works!!
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Tombow markers, pencil, eraser, collage papers/deli paper geli prints
Are you still planning to do a class on art journaling and teach us how to make the awesome journals, adding cool deli paper pages, etc….. been eagerly waiting! Hoping that is still in the works!!
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Tombow markers, pencil, eraser, collage papers/deli paper geli prints
Are you still planning to do a class on art journaling and teach us how to make the awesome journals, adding cool deli paper pages, etc….. been eagerly waiting! Hoping that is still in the works!!
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Tombow markers, pencil, eraser, collage papers/deli paper geli prints
Are you still planning to do a class on art journaling and teach us how to make the awesome journals, adding cool deli paper pages, etc….. been eagerly waiting! Hoping that is still in the works!!
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Tombow markers, pencil, eraser, collage papers/deli paper geli prints
Are you still planning to do a class on art journaling and teach us how to make the awesome journals, adding cool deli paper pages, etc….. been eagerly waiting! Hoping that is still in the works!!
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Yep. Working on it right now.
Yep. Working on it right now.
Yep. Working on it right now.
Yep. Working on it right now.
Yep. Working on it right now.
Hmmm…five things. White Signo pen, dictionary (for ripping up), some type of glue, black soot distress ink, makeup sponges or blending tool.
Hmmm…five things. White Signo pen, dictionary (for ripping up), some type of glue, black soot distress ink, makeup sponges or blending tool.
Hmmm…five things. White Signo pen, dictionary (for ripping up), some type of glue, black soot distress ink, makeup sponges or blending tool.
Hmmm…five things. White Signo pen, dictionary (for ripping up), some type of glue, black soot distress ink, makeup sponges or blending tool.
Hmmm…five things. White Signo pen, dictionary (for ripping up), some type of glue, black soot distress ink, makeup sponges or blending tool.
I would definitely add stencils, structure paste, 3 paint markers, 3 spray ink colors (notthe same colors as the pencils), scraps of paper including old book pages.
I would definitely add stencils, structure paste, 3 paint markers, 3 spray ink colors (notthe same colors as the pencils), scraps of paper including old book pages.
I would definitely add stencils, structure paste, 3 paint markers, 3 spray ink colors (notthe same colors as the pencils), scraps of paper including old book pages.
I would definitely add stencils, structure paste, 3 paint markers, 3 spray ink colors (notthe same colors as the pencils), scraps of paper including old book pages.
I would definitely add stencils, structure paste, 3 paint markers, 3 spray ink colors (notthe same colors as the pencils), scraps of paper including old book pages.
Love this post!
Love this post!
Love this post!
Love this post!
Love this post!
Black Pitt artist big brush pen for shading, matte medium for sealing/adhering, gift card for spreading/mark making, white pen, Lyra 2B water soluble graphite pencil. Thanks for a great start to our simple set of supplies, of course we can go wild for a full studio full of supplies including paints, sprays, gelli plate, neocolour II water soluble crayons, inktense watercolours, paint brushes & utensils, and on and on.
Black Pitt artist big brush pen for shading, matte medium for sealing/adhering, gift card for spreading/mark making, white pen, Lyra 2B water soluble graphite pencil. Thanks for a great start to our simple set of supplies, of course we can go wild for a full studio full of supplies including paints, sprays, gelli plate, neocolour II water soluble crayons, inktense watercolours, paint brushes & utensils, and on and on.
Black Pitt artist big brush pen for shading, matte medium for sealing/adhering, gift card for spreading/mark making, white pen, Lyra 2B water soluble graphite pencil. Thanks for a great start to our simple set of supplies, of course we can go wild for a full studio full of supplies including paints, sprays, gelli plate, neocolour II water soluble crayons, inktense watercolours, paint brushes & utensils, and on and on.
Black Pitt artist big brush pen for shading, matte medium for sealing/adhering, gift card for spreading/mark making, white pen, Lyra 2B water soluble graphite pencil. Thanks for a great start to our simple set of supplies, of course we can go wild for a full studio full of supplies including paints, sprays, gelli plate, neocolour II water soluble crayons, inktense watercolours, paint brushes & utensils, and on and on.
Black Pitt artist big brush pen for shading, matte medium for sealing/adhering, gift card for spreading/mark making, white pen, Lyra 2B water soluble graphite pencil. Thanks for a great start to our simple set of supplies, of course we can go wild for a full studio full of supplies including paints, sprays, gelli plate, neocolour II water soluble crayons, inktense watercolours, paint brushes & utensils, and on and on.
Hmmm…I think you have nailed it Julie.
However, if you want more I would add a pencil, sharpener, rubber and the willingness to accept imperfection.
I predominantly hand letter so stamps and ink pad are not for me. In their place I would have another thicker black pen (posca) and possibly a grey for shadowing.
Hmmm…I think you have nailed it Julie.
However, if you want more I would add a pencil, sharpener, rubber and the willingness to accept imperfection.
I predominantly hand letter so stamps and ink pad are not for me. In their place I would have another thicker black pen (posca) and possibly a grey for shadowing.
Hmmm…I think you have nailed it Julie.
However, if you want more I would add a pencil, sharpener, rubber and the willingness to accept imperfection.
I predominantly hand letter so stamps and ink pad are not for me. In their place I would have another thicker black pen (posca) and possibly a grey for shadowing.
Hmmm…I think you have nailed it Julie.
However, if you want more I would add a pencil, sharpener, rubber and the willingness to accept imperfection.
I predominantly hand letter so stamps and ink pad are not for me. In their place I would have another thicker black pen (posca) and possibly a grey for shadowing.
Hmmm…I think you have nailed it Julie.
However, if you want more I would add a pencil, sharpener, rubber and the willingness to accept imperfection.
I predominantly hand letter so stamps and ink pad are not for me. In their place I would have another thicker black pen (posca) and possibly a grey for shadowing.
HI Julie, I am just new to your blog thingy, just found myself here ten minutes ago, haha, but I art journal and instagram everyday. I would have added Prismacolour coloured pencils, white fine tip sharpie paint pen (has to be a sharpie), skin color (of course that is not a color!) in matte acrylic, Liquetex Matte medium and definitely alphabet letters and numbers. Also last but not least by a long mile is watercolours in any form Tablet or tube.
HI Julie, I am just new to your blog thingy, just found myself here ten minutes ago, haha, but I art journal and instagram everyday. I would have added Prismacolour coloured pencils, white fine tip sharpie paint pen (has to be a sharpie), skin color (of course that is not a color!) in matte acrylic, Liquetex Matte medium and definitely alphabet letters and numbers. Also last but not least by a long mile is watercolours in any form Tablet or tube.
HI Julie, I am just new to your blog thingy, just found myself here ten minutes ago, haha, but I art journal and instagram everyday. I would have added Prismacolour coloured pencils, white fine tip sharpie paint pen (has to be a sharpie), skin color (of course that is not a color!) in matte acrylic, Liquetex Matte medium and definitely alphabet letters and numbers. Also last but not least by a long mile is watercolours in any form Tablet or tube.
HI Julie, I am just new to your blog thingy, just found myself here ten minutes ago, haha, but I art journal and instagram everyday. I would have added Prismacolour coloured pencils, white fine tip sharpie paint pen (has to be a sharpie), skin color (of course that is not a color!) in matte acrylic, Liquetex Matte medium and definitely alphabet letters and numbers. Also last but not least by a long mile is watercolours in any form Tablet or tube.
HI Julie, I am just new to your blog thingy, just found myself here ten minutes ago, haha, but I art journal and instagram everyday. I would have added Prismacolour coloured pencils, white fine tip sharpie paint pen (has to be a sharpie), skin color (of course that is not a color!) in matte acrylic, Liquetex Matte medium and definitely alphabet letters and numbers. Also last but not least by a long mile is watercolours in any form Tablet or tube.