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Current events have us all scrambling for outlets for our anxiety and uncertainty. The things we took for granted, the guideposts of our day are mostly gone. Using your creativity is a well proven method of calming those feelings. Mixed media gives us the opportunity to be freely creative, to colour outside the lines, to break the rules of how art should be done. I'm not saying completing a complete canvas using strictly oil paints is not rewarding, but for me there is nothing that clears my mind more than playing with textures, colours, finishes and even materials.
One of the first steps to immerse yourself in mixed media is to start an art journal. Don't go out and buy a special book, we all have old notebooks and better still old hardcover texts that can be used.
Commit to doing one page every day for a month. I suggest using random pages in no particular order so that your book does not become lopsided. Put things that inspire you onto each page of the journal, whether it is a quote, a song lyric or even just a colour swatch that reminds you of the sky on a particularly special day.
I have included several examples of a mixed media journal which you can explore further on the Stampington site. Find a style that resonates with you and start. Do not wait for the perfect time. Start today! As we have learned over the last year, we are not ever guaranteed what tomorrow may bring.
Another great resource for Art journaling is the downloadable issue of
