Art Journal page - Life On Hold 

It's a journal where thoughts, experiences and emotions of every day life are communicated through art. Some people use writing alongside their art in a diary like fashion, others use imagery alone, or mostly imagery with either a quote, meaningful sentence or simple word to convey thoughts or messages. Art journals are also often used as a type of relaxation therapy, or healing process for many people.

finally found someone that uses their hand for blending!

Finally! Some one that actually handmade a page that wasn't a bunch of store bought papers! Very pretty!

I been watching your videos re: journaling for the past two days. Your art work evokes many emotions in me...mostly smiles..always thoughtful. I thank you for sharing. I am 70 years old and still learning and you have awaken the desire in me to start creating again.

The world needs more people like you! Creative, interesting and amazing!

I still can't get over how beautiful this page is!

@RachO113 This is one of my favorite Art Journal Pages ever. Words to live by!

You're still the queen of all things art and I so admire your seemingly endless talent. Many thanks for the inspiration and for sharing!

Well I'm almost done and boy is this fun! I don't have all the same stuff so I improvised. Used Ranger gold glitter to add to my paint. Cut a diamond out of an old cling-on stamp using more paint and then overlaid Liquitex Iridescent medium. And the best one is cutting diamonds for the little squares with a pair of edger scissors. Also had to use molding paste for my homemade diamond stencil. It looks fabulous! Only catch is I used gloss mod podge. I'm thinking I need to modge podge the entire page at the end.

Enjoyed watching the blend or colors in the background. The charcoal pencil adds the bold soft outlines needed on the page, Great video and thanks for taking thetime to create it.

Once again you have created a beautiful piece of work. 95 percent of the art journals I see are a hot mess. You are one of the rare exceptions. Your sense of color and design outshines the vast majority of what I have seen. Brilliant.

I would put my life on hold every time to watch this artist produce such exquiste pieces!

I'm 15 and u have inspired me to start an art journal. damn ur talented

Wow! This is so beautiful. :)

''Don't put your life on hold to watch someone else live their dreams''. Thank you for that.

Hola Rachel. He visto su último vídeo sin ningún problema. Me parece un trabajo fantástico, como todos. Sin duda es usted la inspiración de muchos de nosotros. Gracias por sus enseñanzas.

Thank you so much for the wonderful inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson video. I can't wait for more ♥

And here I am watching you live yours. Lol, good message.

I have been digging 10 years past as I’m on part-time retirement, my own business and came across this lovely piece

Oh Rach! The irony IS that I did put my life on hold to watch you live out your dream in creating this wonderful work of art! You are a Master! And it was well worth the time I gave up to watch your talent at work. Yes! Well worth it! Thanks so much for sharing and sparking my soul's inspiration to create. Thank you for being such a wonderful and blessing of a teacher! ;-)

Love the quote considering I'm sitting here watching you living my dreams lol. Beautiful page :)

I watched this a couple of hours ago and forgot to comment. This was the first video of yours that I watched...it's just incredible. This is truly inspiring work! TFS Hugs. Maggie

It doesn't matter how old one of your video's is, I still get inspired!! Been sitting for 3 weeks, because of knee replacement surgery, and this just caught my eye. I am so looking forward to doing this one. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

This video is one of the first ones that got me interested in art journaling many years ago :) Thank you so much again!

I love this! I haven't attempted a mixed media page yet but this has really given me the incentive to try. Your work is amazing, and I absolutely love this phrase ... it really speaks to me because this is exactly what I've done. And now it's time to learn to be me again. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. :)

This is the first video of yours I watched. I'm just starting out on this new adventure been wanting to do journaling but not a fan of all the writing. so when I saw art journaling I was thrilled. Your video has inspired me and I was wondering are you putting some water before painting with the paint first. You do awesome art work.

The most obvious thing is that you see where you want this to go. I love it.

Yes, as soon as I find time - it is a lengthy process making them, and I just haven't been able to fit it in lately, but I will get there :-)

I love your background music! Happy New Year!

Beautiful work. I am just starting art journaling. Love this, something to aspire too

No, I only sell through Etsy - anyone can set one up if you were interested in selling your own art.

Rachel, I remain forever in awe of your talent and creativity. Your projects never disappoint! I love the colors, the relative simplicity and the message on this journal page. Thank you so much for sharing your time and artistic creations. You inspire me.

FANTASTIC!! and very creative! I LOVE all your work, it makes me feel so good just to watch your videos! Thank You for sharing all these BEAUTIFUL creations, they all get 'thumbs up from me. =)

The irony of that quote

I LOVE how you give us such a good look at the labels of the products you are using!

I so appreciate that you hold materials up to the camera long enough for them to be legible, even with time lapse! So many (most) youtubers forget about that. Love the page and all your work.

it looks amazing I wish I was as talented as you awsome job

Loved your page design and your quote, even though I am not following it as I watch you create this inspiring journal page. ;-)

Earlier, I was ranting on about how jealous I was of someone living their dreams while I haven't achieved anything lately. Kind of put me depressing mood. Then, I stumbled upon this video.. Strange how it seems as if though I was meant to see this message. It definitely motivated me to keep going & work harder. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork

I always comment on videos if I like them. But I've never told anyone that they are talented. You my dear are talented. I love the way you accent every little piece you add. Thanks for all the videos.

THANKS SO MUCH! This phase will hang as a banner on the wall in my studio for 2014. Thanks so much. I will email you a picture when I finish the banner.

this was amazing...Now I wanna do something like this :3

No, I don't have another blog, I'm just really bad at keeping it updated lol I'll try and get to it soon :-)

Absolutely love everything you do. I go back and look at all your videos for inspiration and instruction. You are incredible!

I loved watching this process. It was very inspiring and I picked up a lot of creative journal ideas to apply. Thank you so much for sharing. I loved your page!!!!!

so amazing ! Will defiantly be coming back and subscribing your channel! Amazing....

I miss you! I hope you will do more videos soon. You were the first mixed media person I found on the web and still my favorite. With your inspiration I've done a few projects myself. I pretty much already had most of the supplies. It was a natural transition . You really have changed my life.

I love all your creations. I totally agree with your quote. You make me believe is a simple page to do but im sure is because your the best doing art jurnal. I love your work

Your art is beautiful, and I appreciate how you display your products before using them so we can see brands, colors, and makers. I bought the Lumiere Halo Blue Gold because of this video, and it is gorgeous! Would you please tell me how you created the book-page hearts? Did you use a series of punches, or nested dies?

love it tfs

Yes, no problem, my videos are there for inspiration :-) Thank you for asking though, very much appreciated!

It's very ironic the message you put in this journal entry. We all put our lives on hold for 17:07 to watch you live your dream. I loved every minute of it - and will probably watch it again a few more times. :) Very nice work.

AWESOME!!

OMG so beutiful :OO

As always, your work is so inspiring. Love the way that charcoal pencil makes the hearts and the page pop. Just love to watch you work. Amazing! Thanks for all you do

I love that you write nice comments, even on other people's channels.

So many elements I would never have thought of. Simple but effective. Great message there also. I laughed at myself sitting...watching you live out 'my' dream. Good kick up the behind for me to get creative. Thank You!!

I could not sleep tonight and stumbled onto your Video. I too am an artistic Person. I made art journals the whole time my Son grew up (18 now) I am just about to start an art journal on things I liked or like in my life. I clay model all the time. I am so excited to have found your Channel!!! Soooo looking forward to watching all of your older Videos and hope for new ones, cheers!

Such a beautiful art journal page with a powerful message. Thank you! I love all your details. They make such a difference. Thank you for sharing all the products you use. I love your channel. You are an inspiration AND motivator to many! Thank you. 😁💕💕💕💕💕

A heat gun for drying the pages. You can find these at all craft shops. I have 2 - The elongated shaped ones like I use on the video have a strong, directional heat & are best for quick drying where nothing will blow away, e.g. paint, regular embossing powders. The hair dryer shaped heat guns however, have a softer, more diffused heat and are better when working with UTEE which will blow away with the other tool, it can be used for the same purposes as the elongated tools, it just takes longer.

I really love this journal entry. not only the message, but the art and all the different mediums you used! just beautiful and inspiring and very educational. Thanks!

Another mesmerizing video and gorgeous project. Honestly, I could watch hours of these. Thank you for sharing!

Love how you just simply outline and layer to make things pop. Love your work. TFS. Jamie

Fun! Lots of technique in one video! Thanks for sharing and showing me how to do this and the inspiration!

I like watching your process it seems so organic. You've inspired me to play and step out of my comfort zone. Thank you!

@FrostyJava I totally agree with you, seeing these videos make me feel so inspired. I wanna go out and tell the world how amazing Rachel is!

every time I think it's done, it's beautiful.... you add some more wonder to your piece. thanks for sharing this x

The products are listed in the description :-)

That music though...loved the whole thing! Thank you!

Oh! I'm surprised to see this is from 2012, I found it in my watch later list and assumed it was from last year, seemed pretty appropriate for 2020! This is absolutely beautiful, got me right in the feels!

Beautiful coloring, I love the teal! The Italian music in the background is really cool!

LOVE THIS..... THE COLOR IS BEAUIFUL..... LOVE TEAL ... I COULD WATCH YOUR VIDOES ALL DAY .... THANKS!!!!

Not only is this work of art beautiful but it has a powerful message. Plz keep doing more art!

Hello, Thank you for this video. I followed your steps and made my own version with a few of my own changes. I love the out come i have. I started art journaling just two weeks ago. Thank you fir your amazing inspiration.

Desde El Bolsón Argentina, hermosos tus trabajos, hoy descubrí tu pagina, realmente bello, con afecto María Elena

In love with your art work you gotta be proud of yourself my gosh!

It's exquisite! One thing I don't understand is the people who actually click dislike ..It must take a special kind of hateful mind to Do that or definitely they may be modern day Rembrandts..

You are like the Queen of Mixed Media! I love this!

WOW!!!! This work is amazing, beautiful page, beautiful colors, everything incredibly beautiful

Beautiful! Love the colors you chose. Thanks for sharing this.

Another fantastic video from my favorite mixed media artist. Rach, you entertain me and inspire me. Thanks so much!

You DO mix the media, Rach! Love watching you work.

Wow... I can't draw anything but your work makes me feel like I can do this kind of art. Its so beautiful.

I have to say the saying you used in this video is amazing. It was perfect timing for me to watch it today....I need to start living my dreams! Thank you. Beautiful page, as always ☺

The journal I am using here is the Moleskine Sketch which has a purple label when buying. I might advise you though that if you use a lot of heavy, textural mediums in this journal, the binding does not hold up well. I've actually cut the spine on mine so that the pages are free to take as much room as they need, and will add a new spine once the journal is finished. The Moleskine sketch has lovely paper though - very smooth and cardstock thickness.

Love the video, the music and the inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

I am a newbie. I just recently discovered your channel. I love your work. I will be here often. Thanks for sharing.

Great page. Love the colors and the idea of stamped words onto old book pages. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration!

No, I haven't stopped making them, I've just been busy with other things lately.

Your talent is just awesome. I'm watching every one of your videos. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

This is amazing, and how the art could do things that change your mind. That's beautiful

I love how you cut the pages of text into hearts to put over the paint! THAT IS SO CLEVER!!!

Wow... i am speechless. It is the best thing i ever found on RU-vid

Thanks very much for this video; I'm just getting started and this is extremely helpful. I like the way you hold up the page after each step and at the end. After each step could be even longer for us visual types!! I like that you held up the supplies before/after using. I love your design and feel that I could actually do some of these things. Oh, and thanks for the tarantella!!!

I love watching you create! Your pages are all so interesting.

I love the visual depth of this piece!

Great to see you back with a video. Wonderful page. Love the colors, but I love what it says even more. SO TRUE!! TFS, Heather

It is a ground and a primer. It allows paints to spread more easily, and absorb less into the page. It can also be used like a white paint to blend and lighten areas of a painting. When used with other water based mediums, it can be used to create resist effects too. Hope that helps :-)

I want thank you, your journal spoke volumes to me, absolutely gorgeous, love Jani

I could watch videos like this all day. I love it :-)