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!
You may recall that I recently asked Art Journal Every Day participants to share the story of why they art journal. Today, Christine Langemeyer is going to share her story!
Hi, I’m Christine Langemeyer. I’m Dutch but live in the Cotswolds in the UK.
I have been journaling for around five years. I started when I had a big flare up (I suffer with a condition called Fybromyalgia) I spent two months in bed and started drawing, pouring my emotions and feelings onto paper. I found a way to process all the things I pushed away for years, to accept that I had a chronic condition and I that I had to accept my limitations.
I am still journalling because it give me peace and it helps me cope with my condition. I journal everyday. On a good day I prepare lots of backgrounds in my pain/energy journal. I work every day with just fine liners or sharpies and write about my pain and energy, my sadness or frustrations (an idea taken from the mini course in Journal Girl’s blog).
I also have a positive-story-a-day journal. I use photo’s and scrapbook papers, stamps etc to write something positive. And on bad days I look at it and it helps me stay positive.
And finally I have a journal where I write and draw about day to day things – my girls, life etc
Journaling is very sympathetic to the pacing that helps me through the day as I can do it in little bits here and there.
I was bought up with craft. My mother was a weaver, spinner and knitter. I used to do spinning, knitting, textiles, felting, paper work, book making and silver smithing. I used to teach craft in a school before I got ill. But after my flare up I had to give most of it up. So my creative outlet is now in my journals and they give me peace and identity.
I use You Tube for all that I learned in the last few years as I can’t rally go out. I learned alot from other artists like yourself and follow all your blogs.
My must have supply –
- black fine liners, sharpies and white marker.
- water colour (Rembrandt)
- acrylic paint
- rubbers and lino cutters – I love making stamps
- good brushes and good paper.
My advice to people who wanted to start journalling – keep it simple. I started with an old diary and a few fine liners and slowly built up my techniques and supplies.
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About Christine
I’m a full time mother of three lovely teenage girls. My partner runs a community craft workshop with a good friend of mine. Due to my conditions I have to lay down and rest. My workshop is my bed. I paint, draw and do all my art from there. I’m blessed with a fantastic family and friends and the time and energy to be an artist.
Thank you for your sharing! I like your posts very much,they are interesting and meaningful!
Thank you for your sharing! I like your posts very much,they are interesting and meaningful!
Thank you for your sharing! I like your posts very much,they are interesting and meaningful!
Thank you for your sharing! I like your posts very much,they are interesting and meaningful!
Thank you for your sharing! I like your posts very much,they are interesting and meaningful!
Hi Christine, I was sick and in bed last year because of Pulmonary embolism. I would do my journaling in bed too! I had a lot of materials strewn around my bed and on a table near my bed. It made being sick more agreeable! Hope you feel better! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti
Hi Christine, I was sick and in bed last year because of Pulmonary embolism. I would do my journaling in bed too! I had a lot of materials strewn around my bed and on a table near my bed. It made being sick more agreeable! Hope you feel better! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti
Hi Christine, I was sick and in bed last year because of Pulmonary embolism. I would do my journaling in bed too! I had a lot of materials strewn around my bed and on a table near my bed. It made being sick more agreeable! Hope you feel better! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti
Hi Christine, I was sick and in bed last year because of Pulmonary embolism. I would do my journaling in bed too! I had a lot of materials strewn around my bed and on a table near my bed. It made being sick more agreeable! Hope you feel better! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti
Hi Christine, I was sick and in bed last year because of Pulmonary embolism. I would do my journaling in bed too! I had a lot of materials strewn around my bed and on a table near my bed. It made being sick more agreeable! Hope you feel better! Patsy from HeARTworks and papemelroti
Thank you for sharing, Christine…I, too suffer from FMS (a result of two severe spinal cord injuries) so I can totally relate to much of what you said here. Since I have had this chronic condition for so many years now, and have found medication that eases the pain, I don’t journal from bed. I’m a fighter. I won’t let FMS keep me from journaling, painting, drawing and making all of the paper crafts I love. And, it sounds like you’re the same. I hope your flare-ups ease with time. God bless.
Thank you for sharing, Christine…I, too suffer from FMS (a result of two severe spinal cord injuries) so I can totally relate to much of what you said here. Since I have had this chronic condition for so many years now, and have found medication that eases the pain, I don’t journal from bed. I’m a fighter. I won’t let FMS keep me from journaling, painting, drawing and making all of the paper crafts I love. And, it sounds like you’re the same. I hope your flare-ups ease with time. God bless.
Thank you for sharing, Christine…I, too suffer from FMS (a result of two severe spinal cord injuries) so I can totally relate to much of what you said here. Since I have had this chronic condition for so many years now, and have found medication that eases the pain, I don’t journal from bed. I’m a fighter. I won’t let FMS keep me from journaling, painting, drawing and making all of the paper crafts I love. And, it sounds like you’re the same. I hope your flare-ups ease with time. God bless.
Thank you for sharing, Christine…I, too suffer from FMS (a result of two severe spinal cord injuries) so I can totally relate to much of what you said here. Since I have had this chronic condition for so many years now, and have found medication that eases the pain, I don’t journal from bed. I’m a fighter. I won’t let FMS keep me from journaling, painting, drawing and making all of the paper crafts I love. And, it sounds like you’re the same. I hope your flare-ups ease with time. God bless.
Thank you for sharing, Christine…I, too suffer from FMS (a result of two severe spinal cord injuries) so I can totally relate to much of what you said here. Since I have had this chronic condition for so many years now, and have found medication that eases the pain, I don’t journal from bed. I’m a fighter. I won’t let FMS keep me from journaling, painting, drawing and making all of the paper crafts I love. And, it sounds like you’re the same. I hope your flare-ups ease with time. God bless.
I am beyond inspired by Christine’s story and beautiful art. Your drawings and doodlings are beautiful, evocative and rich with feeling. . My oldest daughter not only keeps a detailed written journal but also a happy journal. Every day she writes about something that made her happy. Throughout her adolescence, it really helped her to look at iit when she was down. I hope you have a flare down very soon. Thank you Julie for bringing Christine to your blog.
I am beyond inspired by Christine’s story and beautiful art. Your drawings and doodlings are beautiful, evocative and rich with feeling. . My oldest daughter not only keeps a detailed written journal but also a happy journal. Every day she writes about something that made her happy. Throughout her adolescence, it really helped her to look at iit when she was down. I hope you have a flare down very soon. Thank you Julie for bringing Christine to your blog.
I am beyond inspired by Christine’s story and beautiful art. Your drawings and doodlings are beautiful, evocative and rich with feeling. . My oldest daughter not only keeps a detailed written journal but also a happy journal. Every day she writes about something that made her happy. Throughout her adolescence, it really helped her to look at iit when she was down. I hope you have a flare down very soon. Thank you Julie for bringing Christine to your blog.
I am beyond inspired by Christine’s story and beautiful art. Your drawings and doodlings are beautiful, evocative and rich with feeling. . My oldest daughter not only keeps a detailed written journal but also a happy journal. Every day she writes about something that made her happy. Throughout her adolescence, it really helped her to look at iit when she was down. I hope you have a flare down very soon. Thank you Julie for bringing Christine to your blog.
I am beyond inspired by Christine’s story and beautiful art. Your drawings and doodlings are beautiful, evocative and rich with feeling. . My oldest daughter not only keeps a detailed written journal but also a happy journal. Every day she writes about something that made her happy. Throughout her adolescence, it really helped her to look at iit when she was down. I hope you have a flare down very soon. Thank you Julie for bringing Christine to your blog.
What a inspiring post…I know the ravages of Fibro and I think Christine haas found a healing way to deal with it all! The pages are lovely!
What a inspiring post…I know the ravages of Fibro and I think Christine haas found a healing way to deal with it all! The pages are lovely!
What a inspiring post…I know the ravages of Fibro and I think Christine haas found a healing way to deal with it all! The pages are lovely!
What a inspiring post…I know the ravages of Fibro and I think Christine haas found a healing way to deal with it all! The pages are lovely!
What a inspiring post…I know the ravages of Fibro and I think Christine haas found a healing way to deal with it all! The pages are lovely!
I can certainly relate about the difficulty of having to accept the limitations pain and chronic conditions (I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis six years ago and it turned my entire world inside out!)
It can be so difficult to find the creative energy, but it is such a wonderful thing when you do.
Keep it up Christine! You’re not alone.
I can certainly relate about the difficulty of having to accept the limitations pain and chronic conditions (I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis six years ago and it turned my entire world inside out!)
It can be so difficult to find the creative energy, but it is such a wonderful thing when you do.
Keep it up Christine! You’re not alone.
I can certainly relate about the difficulty of having to accept the limitations pain and chronic conditions (I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis six years ago and it turned my entire world inside out!)
It can be so difficult to find the creative energy, but it is such a wonderful thing when you do.
Keep it up Christine! You’re not alone.
I can certainly relate about the difficulty of having to accept the limitations pain and chronic conditions (I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis six years ago and it turned my entire world inside out!)
It can be so difficult to find the creative energy, but it is such a wonderful thing when you do.
Keep it up Christine! You’re not alone.
I can certainly relate about the difficulty of having to accept the limitations pain and chronic conditions (I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis six years ago and it turned my entire world inside out!)
It can be so difficult to find the creative energy, but it is such a wonderful thing when you do.
Keep it up Christine! You’re not alone.
You are Brave and Courageous, Christine. I have so much admiration for those who refuse to stop in the face of chronic illness. Bless You! thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
You are Brave and Courageous, Christine. I have so much admiration for those who refuse to stop in the face of chronic illness. Bless You! thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
You are Brave and Courageous, Christine. I have so much admiration for those who refuse to stop in the face of chronic illness. Bless You! thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
You are Brave and Courageous, Christine. I have so much admiration for those who refuse to stop in the face of chronic illness. Bless You! thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
You are Brave and Courageous, Christine. I have so much admiration for those who refuse to stop in the face of chronic illness. Bless You! thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Christine, I am so proud I got to see your beautiful work. I have RA and Fybromylgia also all 18 points and more..it is mean. keep making pretties.
hugs,
susan salyer
Christine, I am so proud I got to see your beautiful work. I have RA and Fybromylgia also all 18 points and more..it is mean. keep making pretties.
hugs,
susan salyer
Christine, I am so proud I got to see your beautiful work. I have RA and Fybromylgia also all 18 points and more..it is mean. keep making pretties.
hugs,
susan salyer
Christine, I am so proud I got to see your beautiful work. I have RA and Fybromylgia also all 18 points and more..it is mean. keep making pretties.
hugs,
susan salyer
Christine, I am so proud I got to see your beautiful work. I have RA and Fybromylgia also all 18 points and more..it is mean. keep making pretties.
hugs,
susan salyer
Christine, thank you so much for sharing your art and your story. So very inspiring. Love that you have a positive story a day journal. I really do believe that art saves us in many ways. God Bless. Sara
Christine, thank you so much for sharing your art and your story. So very inspiring. Love that you have a positive story a day journal. I really do believe that art saves us in many ways. God Bless. Sara
Christine, thank you so much for sharing your art and your story. So very inspiring. Love that you have a positive story a day journal. I really do believe that art saves us in many ways. God Bless. Sara
Christine, thank you so much for sharing your art and your story. So very inspiring. Love that you have a positive story a day journal. I really do believe that art saves us in many ways. God Bless. Sara
Christine, thank you so much for sharing your art and your story. So very inspiring. Love that you have a positive story a day journal. I really do believe that art saves us in many ways. God Bless. Sara
Christine, how I do admire you — you keep on in spite of your physical limitations, and you create beautiful work. So many people would just give up and stare out the window. You are indeed an example to us all. You live in such beautiful country — how I love the Cotswolds! I now live in the desert, and would love a glimpse of that tranquil area of country! Keep on journaling, and keep on keeping on!
Christine, how I do admire you — you keep on in spite of your physical limitations, and you create beautiful work. So many people would just give up and stare out the window. You are indeed an example to us all. You live in such beautiful country — how I love the Cotswolds! I now live in the desert, and would love a glimpse of that tranquil area of country! Keep on journaling, and keep on keeping on!
Christine, how I do admire you — you keep on in spite of your physical limitations, and you create beautiful work. So many people would just give up and stare out the window. You are indeed an example to us all. You live in such beautiful country — how I love the Cotswolds! I now live in the desert, and would love a glimpse of that tranquil area of country! Keep on journaling, and keep on keeping on!
Christine, how I do admire you — you keep on in spite of your physical limitations, and you create beautiful work. So many people would just give up and stare out the window. You are indeed an example to us all. You live in such beautiful country — how I love the Cotswolds! I now live in the desert, and would love a glimpse of that tranquil area of country! Keep on journaling, and keep on keeping on!
Christine, how I do admire you — you keep on in spite of your physical limitations, and you create beautiful work. So many people would just give up and stare out the window. You are indeed an example to us all. You live in such beautiful country — how I love the Cotswolds! I now live in the desert, and would love a glimpse of that tranquil area of country! Keep on journaling, and keep on keeping on!
your work is beautiful Christine….you are an inspiration. wishing you happy days filled with art!
your work is beautiful Christine….you are an inspiration. wishing you happy days filled with art!
your work is beautiful Christine….you are an inspiration. wishing you happy days filled with art!
your work is beautiful Christine….you are an inspiration. wishing you happy days filled with art!
your work is beautiful Christine….you are an inspiration. wishing you happy days filled with art!
What an inspiring post! Your work is beautiful, Christine!
What an inspiring post! Your work is beautiful, Christine!
What an inspiring post! Your work is beautiful, Christine!
What an inspiring post! Your work is beautiful, Christine!
What an inspiring post! Your work is beautiful, Christine!
Hello Christine and thanks for sharing your art journaling with us. I especially like that you have 3 different journals. I did some journaling when I was at home depressed a number of year ago and I found it helped me to keep track of the days and my mood. Such a healing thing to do.
Hello Christine and thanks for sharing your art journaling with us. I especially like that you have 3 different journals. I did some journaling when I was at home depressed a number of year ago and I found it helped me to keep track of the days and my mood. Such a healing thing to do.
Hello Christine and thanks for sharing your art journaling with us. I especially like that you have 3 different journals. I did some journaling when I was at home depressed a number of year ago and I found it helped me to keep track of the days and my mood. Such a healing thing to do.
Hello Christine and thanks for sharing your art journaling with us. I especially like that you have 3 different journals. I did some journaling when I was at home depressed a number of year ago and I found it helped me to keep track of the days and my mood. Such a healing thing to do.
Hello Christine and thanks for sharing your art journaling with us. I especially like that you have 3 different journals. I did some journaling when I was at home depressed a number of year ago and I found it helped me to keep track of the days and my mood. Such a healing thing to do.
Thank you everyone for you’re lovely reactions you have no idea how good it feel to read all comments thank you love to you all christine
Thank you everyone for you’re lovely reactions you have no idea how good it feel to read all comments thank you love to you all christine
Thank you everyone for you’re lovely reactions you have no idea how good it feel to read all comments thank you love to you all christine
Thank you everyone for you’re lovely reactions you have no idea how good it feel to read all comments thank you love to you all christine
Thank you everyone for you’re lovely reactions you have no idea how good it feel to read all comments thank you love to you all christine