Color Play for Creative Self-Care

This week we’re playing with color for the pure pleasure of it. It’s incredibly therapeutic to just full an entire page with color. It’s also Step 1 of small art we’ll continue next week.

If you’re looking for an art journal to get started with my simple form of art journaling, click here for my top value-for-the-money recommendation. I use it in my prompt videos, and for the art journaling groups at the library where I work. I LOVE the paper. It works well with the dry, wet, and layered applications I use it for. If searching for something different than this three-pack, remember the paper needs to be heavyweight and preferably hot-press because although I love the texture of cold-press it’s really hard on markers and pens. This one is 140lb/300gsm.

ALSO USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Gel Press 5×7 gel plate
Bic Intensity permanent markers
So… the Crayola Basic 8 watercolor set seems to be getting more difficult to find on Amazon, so I should try out more alternatives to find one I like. So far, not so good.
Just about any inexpensive water spray bottle like this works for wetting watercolors. They’re also great for many other mixed media art-making.
I love these watercolor brushes, but they’re not worth spending money on if you’re not yet sure what direction reclaiming your creativity is going to most take you.

You can also click here to visit my slowly growing Amazon storefront to find more of my favorite art materials.

I typically buy my Liquitex Basics paints from Blick Art Materials, and I’d be happy to get you some more details.

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Learn more about my upcoming Seeking Solace Transparent Layers Collage Workshop here.

Thanks for the opportunity to remind you that taking time to make art is not a waste of time, and encourage you to reclaim your creativity and practice creative self-care.