Sneak Peak: Inside my Most Important Sketchbook

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Today I am sharing a sneak peek into my studio journal. This sketchbook is just one of the ways that I develop my ideas and think things through. I hope this insight into my process helps to spark some ideas for you!
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@jessicastrideart Год назад

I think it’s a great idea to have a creative book filled with your thoughts about your art and pages of experimenting. What a book of treasures!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

It does feel that way x

@sharonputman3633 Год назад

WOW ❤ I love your abstract art Louise. I’m a beginner at 80 I was inspired to try abstract painting when Covid shut down life as we know. What is mind mapping this is the first time I’ve heard of it! 😮

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

www.mindmapping.com/mind-map

@magdalenastonesart Год назад

I've just finished a long artist's mindset course with Cheryl Taves, and during that I developed a very similar way of using my sketchbook which... much to my delight... really, really suits me! It's a kind of sketchbook/scrapbook/notebook/journal combo, and I've found that the ever-changing nature of what turns up in its pages keeps me interested. There are no rules! Looking forward to seeing more of your studio journals in Art Tribe 🙂

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That sounds wonderful! It's funny how everyone has their own version of inspiration. ♥

@dianeoconnor8310 Год назад

I could never see the point in a sketchbook. I saw so many artists doing immaculate images in theirs, and when they came to doing a finished picture, the spontaneity was lost. But a journal is whole different ball game! When I finally understood what the difference was, I just fell in love with the whole idea, and I have several on the go.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I felt the same about sketchbooks in the past too - we just have to find the way that suits us

@caroletalktings Год назад

As I listen and watch, I think of waterfalls and dramatic water shapes in front of, or within, layers of colour from nature. I think of the sun, layers of sunshine, patchworked landscape, the sky changing from dark to light. I have a journal as part of a floral and abstract painting course, as I wanted to learn about creating floral shapes and building up layers.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

How interesting! I love that you can see all that :)

@merrypannstudio Год назад

Thank you Louise, this peek into your sketchbook with your explanation is really helpful and inspiring! Great ideas for how best to get the most from keeping an art journal! ❤ Love it, thank you again!! Merry x

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@laurienye7514 10 месяцев назад

I loved it, I think it is a great idea that you keep a creative journal, I think that is great to remember what you have have done and what you want to do. You journals are a gift.

@ThisPaintingLife 10 месяцев назад

So glad you enjoyed it Laurie and I very much feel the same way!

@sarigoldberg2499 Год назад

Louise, Thank you! I've been in a non-painting rut lately & I'm going to take your idea of a Studio Journal and start up again!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful!

@susanmerkel 10 месяцев назад

totally understand that💓🙈

@giovannascottart593 Год назад

Thanks for your generosity Louise. I recently opened my sketchbook at an Artist’s Talk event. Felt extremely vulnerable but it was well received. People now appreciate the depth of preparation for each piece or series. It’s not for everyone so thanks again for opening up.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks for sharing!! When people look in my books they say "Oh, so you CAN draw!" lol

@lindarobinson3130 Год назад

That was very inspiring , beats bits of loose paper floating about the studio for the house rabbit to eat !

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

haha - but think of the rabbit!

@lindasteger7207 Год назад

You, your art and your energy is as lovely as the sunbeams on the tip of a dove’s wing. Thank you!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@Happy2bwoman906 Год назад

I’ve just started using a sketchbook in a similar way… i like your idea of cutting or cropping paintings on paper to help me notice arrangements that i resonate with but haven’t started working directly with . Like reminders but also invitations ❤

@christydickerson575 Год назад

I never kept journals of any kind. I didn't want to admit what I might see. Thanks to you Louise I now have several journals going. Some for inspirations, some for exploration and a newer one where I continue to work on paintings until I feel they are finished. The other night I was working on exploring purples and when I finished I had too much paint to throw out, so I just let something out on the next page and it turned into a rant about the over turning of Roe vs Wade, mass killings and the turn to hatred in the US. It was painful, but at least I got it out for a bit and it's in my journal as a reminder of work that needs to be done. Each session with you gives me more freedom and confidence.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's so great to hear Christy x

@PaulWalesArt Год назад

I don't currently use a journal like the one demonstrated. I can absolutely see the value.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

It really has helped my work massively x

@aishasheikh9056 Год назад

You’ve always been my INSPIRATION!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks so much Aisha x

@mai_8j888 Год назад

Keeping a journal has only very recently become a practice for me. In the past I would buy hard covered blank books, hoping they would inspire me (they did not), or people would gift me hoping that I would take up doing art again, and except for the very occasional doodle, the journal books pretty much stayed empty. Although I've yet to start painting (what, wasting paint? ;)) in a journal, I am doing writing and sketching, perhaps in watercolour pencil, as a practice. As with with meditation, doing it daily, even if it's only for a few minutes. Watching your TY videos of what you put into journals has helped me understand the sort of things that would be included as subject material. I'm crediting you, Louise, for getting me to understand the importance of keeping an art journal. Thank you!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I am so happy to have helped!

@jeannettecotter3119 Год назад

The joy of orange into the light leaving the darkness behind! In love with this so much I am going to paint my front door orange!

@mai_8j888 Год назад

@@jeannettecotter3119 Orange is such a beautiful colour. Now you have inspired me to create using orange!

@anneforsythe9987 Год назад

Thanks Louise! I am looking forward to this Masterclass in February!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful!

@michelemarie4559 Год назад

You are single handedly responsible for my keeping a studio art journal! That and so much more. Thank you Louise!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@eliza479 Год назад

I so agree. I should have thought of keeping such a journal as I'm sure it would have helped me with the serious and lengthy creative block from which I only recently started to emerge. Does anyone else get this - periods where you get too scared to even try because you've convinced yourself that you are going to 'fail'?

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

YES! That is exactly where I have been. I taught a class about it this month in Art Tribe if you are a member. It has really helped me :)

@barbiebeckford2988 Месяц назад

I haven’t journaled consistently. I’m sure I should. There are so many things I should do it’s overwhelming. I do use Sketchbook pro which is similar to procreate to draw and I save stuff and look at it later. I do many of these things but am not organized enough to put it all in one place.

@23GAGirl Год назад

Love it… going to buy a journal now ❤

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Good! Have some fun with it - it can become like a really good friend - one who keeps all your secrets and always understands x

@sanaedvorjetz4809 Год назад

Hi Louise, Thank you for sharing your valuable sketchbook . It showed me some ideas on how I could use my sketchbook more innovative manner.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

So glad that it was helpful!

@mauimorgan9757 Год назад

Thank you for being so generous with yourself♥

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are very welcome Maui - I am so glad this one has been so well-received

@safiabutton Год назад

Thank you for sharing - and your process and why you use it makes complete sense. I have kept sketchbooks with ideas (as well as full drawings) for ages - and I still use them as references, but that's more line drawing & inkwork. The more I reawaken my mixed media/acrylic paint mojo, I realise I need something akin to what you have and similar to that line-drawing sketchbook too. I need a place to experiment with colour combos, with mixing, with shapes and 'ideas', not in a fully fledged way but in a 'doodle and plonk for reference' sort of way. Actually invested in two new A4 sketchbooks just last week for exactly this - now to make a start on it!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's great - have fun with it :)

@ckass32 Год назад

Always inspiring me and you're amongst my all-time favorites. 🥰 Love you Louise! Thanks for all you do, and share with us!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thank you so much - that is so kind of you x

@aishasheikh9056 Год назад

Wow! Best abstract paintings so far🖼

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thank you so much 😀

@Marianne_C_O_Art Год назад

I'd be lost without my sketchbooks and journals and just today I rearranged my art space so that I have easier access to them as they were put away in a tub.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's a great idea :)

@DeloresHaugland-xx6nc 11 месяцев назад

So helpful...a way to harness thoughts, ideas, pieces of things...I feel.nowbits ok to cut a piece of work out of a book! The studio journal..what an idea...yes! Delores Pierce-Haugland Edmonds wa

@ThisPaintingLife 11 месяцев назад

So glad you liked the idea!

@marionjoy9475 Год назад

The insight into your process is invaluable . Thank you for sharing Louise. The Journal is inspiring and your commentary helps to understand your process. Much appreciated. Thank you

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@maureenmcauliff4083 Год назад

You have changed my life My heART tell you thank you so much!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so very welcome Maureen ♥

@marlashaw7399 Год назад

I LOVE this Louise! I have soooo many ideas in my head I have focus issues. This looks like it may be a viable way to do a daily brain dumping!!! THANK YOU!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Perfect!

@sallynicol4737 10 месяцев назад

Very interesting and sparking ideas

@traces2807 Год назад

This was brilliant Louise and generous of you to share, thank you! I'm beginning my abstract journey and the thought of just jumping into (onto? lol) a big white canvas is pretty intimidating. This type of journal could really help me explore and play with the paint/mediums first. 😊

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

So glad you liked it! Don't be afraid to just jump in. 🖌

@Elliebes 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video I was wondering how to approach all the therapeutic ways of using art to achieve my goals which I never thought of. I'm familiar with mind maps as a great way to development of those ideas 😊

@ArtFlyer01 Год назад

Excellent. Very practical. Thank you for sharing.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@tanyataggart8297 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing Louise. I have always had journals but, some I wrote in, others I painted in and some were just for sketching. To see it work in one book has given me more inspiration to put it together. Thank you again for your generosity!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I used to do that too and it's so much pressure!

@normalaming3943 Год назад

Fascinating thank you

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You're so welcome!

@tracyhickman1359 Год назад

A great video Louise, always so informative and generous! 🎨🎨😁😁🙌🙌

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

My pleasure 😊

@susanmerkel 10 месяцев назад

Louise You give so much freedom in teaching.. making others feel comfortable 💓

@ThisPaintingLife 10 месяцев назад

Aww thank you ❤

@ellengoodloe9786 Год назад

Yes, I use a studio journal/sketchbook as well. I use it to reflect on aspects of my art and others that I like, and to note things that don't work for me. I make notes about work I may want to do. Sometimes I tape my work in and sometimes I work directly in it. So, it sounds like I use mine in a similar manner. Can't wait for the new class in Art Tribe!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

i hope you'll share your book too!

@ellengoodloe9786 Год назад

@@ThisPaintingLife I will, when I figure out how to video 😳

@treezydcm Год назад

Brilliant!!!!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

thanks :)

@susanborghesi1349 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your being “stuck” these past few months! Same here! Not normal for me. I am a clay artist and jewelry maker. I just brought out my journal and sketch bookand found many ideas that I never persued. That book has so much inspiration nowfor me that I began doing clay again! Thanks! Susan

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I am so pleased you found those ideas - nbow you are off and running!

@VanessaRobson Год назад

Thank you for sharing such a personal private element of your practice. Very helpful.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@sarahgranville Год назад

When I started your find your joy course, I really tried to use a journal but found it hard to do and I left it collecting dust. I think now I can see the benefit it would bring. Must get on and join art tribe! Thanks for the insights xx

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I hope to see you there x

@michaelvivier9538 Год назад

Louise, i got this idea from you last year. It has been the MOST important thing for me. As you say, it has helped with new ideas, techniques, colour palettes, etc. It keeps my ideas organized. Just got myself one of those concertina sketchbooks. looking forward to working in it. thanks again

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful! I am so glad I was able to help :)

@peggylee5021 Год назад

I didn't refer to it as a journal until recently, but I have been painting color mixes as well as painting 4" x 6" pieces and gluing them onto the pages. Thankful to have found your channel.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I think the name is irrelevant anyway - it's what you do that counts :)

@arlenealbanese8764 Год назад

I find the sketchbook a way to just have fun with markings and painting. I do journal but haven’t in the sketchbook. Will try and put the two together . It’s so personal but I see where it can be helpful. Thank u as always.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Remember it's all about what you like - if the journaling turns out not to be fun for you, don't do it :)

@kimimarlowe5826 Год назад

Really lovely marks and colour pallets Louise. Very inspiring to watch, thank you !

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks so much 😊

@awakenedheartroom Год назад

Love the idea :)

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thank you! 😊

@jackieswe Год назад

Thanks Louise for sharing your journal, it's a great insight and very useful ideas as well😊I've recently signed up for Cheryl Taves sketchbook course, it's definitely thought provoking and challenging!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome and I am so glad you are enjoying the video!

@monckeyman14 Год назад

This video is both inspiring to view and to review my own studioJournaling. I want to add pieces of old work I love to have ideas for new starts in color palette or design.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Go for it! I think the more we add into these books , the richer they become as a resource

@angmacleod Год назад

Thank you! Love this your through your book!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@wileycom Год назад

Many thanks for your wonderful intuitive ideas and ALL that you do. I’m new to your channel and just subscribed! I look forward to exploring your artists group as well. I have Procreate but never even thought about working out my analog ideas digitally! Brilliant!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Welcome aboard! Yes I love playing with it, but sometimes it's frustrating not to be able to achieve the same results in paint!

@ConnyLehmann Год назад

Dear Louise, thank ypu for this great and informed video. I myself find it very difficult to keep an art journal. I often don't have the patience to wait for the page to dry. And I always have the feeling that these sites limit me. That's why I've now started experimenting on loose sheets and binding these sheets afterwards.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Yes we all have to find our own way - that sounds perfect :)

@lisalopez5147 Год назад

Really great ideas Louise. Thank you for sharing your journal. I love to see your process. I do a lot of sketches in a journal but never really thought about painting in it. As always, I appreciate your videos. Thanks!!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful!

@fannyroche6887 Год назад

Thank you for this video, so inspiring to see the backstage! I'm watching it again this morning in my studio to get motivated to start my painting day!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful and so glad you enjoyed it!

@crismatos8409 Год назад

Love the images and the whole cool idea of yours🎶inspiring 🙏🏽🕊

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

thank you x

@janbaker9744 Год назад

Thanks Louise .Real inspiration in this video plus great examples to support the idea .

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@laurasalzberg9447 Год назад

I haven't gotten the hang of keeping a sketchbook practice or a studio journal. I'm looking forward to the February master class!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

hopefully I can inspire you x

@joellengiraffe5840 Год назад

Hi Louise I don’t remember how I discovered you but I love listening to you for two reasons. First, your accent is delightful. I once said that to a man from London and he told me he didn’t have an accent, I DID! And here in the upper Midwest of the US we think we’re the only ones in the world without an accent! Second, and more important, in one of your videos you said something about not giving up on abstract painting- like you wouldn’t give up on learning to swim after one or two lessons. That’s me! I tried abstract a couple of times and thought “this is not for me”! But I don’t want to give up. I’m 73 years old but just a fledgling artist. I am signed up on a waiting list for one of your free offerings. I hope you will continue to inspire me not to give up on abstract. Thank you. JoEllen

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Hi JoEllen, abstract painting is really difficult - but also super-rewarding. It has challenged me in so many ways. It took me a few years and a few good teachers to find my way but once I did, I haven't looked back x

@tyragilb3318 Год назад

I work in my art journal (or sketchbook, as I call it) every single day. I love that it is something that I can keep forever, that I can’t or won’t sell to anybody (although people have asked to buy certain pages, I always say no because there’s something equally special on the back). It’s a lovely object in and of itself, and the piles of sketchbooks on my shelf say “I was here“. I experiment in them, I sketch, I paint, I write, I try different materials. They are my happy place, my playground, and are completely irreplaceable, my most precious belongings.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's a perfect description Tyra. If you ever make a video sharing them, let me know! I love looking in other people's books

@tyragilb3318 Год назад

@@ThisPaintingLife I do have videos on my Instagram page. The latest one is especially interesting to me because it moves from realism to more abstract work towards the back. Always experimenting! I tried sharing that link here but that comment seems to have disappeared. My page is simply my name. PS-- I LOVE your posts. Thank you so much for your continuing inspiration!

@jodiepugh8529 Год назад

I’m so glad I joined Artist Tribe so helpful and the community is supportive

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks Jodie xx

@piakelley7477 Год назад

A great reminder to open and express in my art journal. Thank you Louise for sharing yours, it’s pretty cool! ❤️

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@susanmerkel 10 месяцев назад

This is FANTASTIC 🎉🎉🎉😮❤

@ThisPaintingLife 10 месяцев назад

So glad you think so!

@beverlymozak5263 Год назад

I loved your “complicated” pages .. so interesting!! I haven’t such a journal but can really appreciate what it could teach me. Thanks for sharing lady.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@menatholen8113 Год назад

Absolutely fabulous presentation, Louise. As always. Thank you so much for your continuous and honest inspiration.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@artjojo52 Год назад

Love this sketchbook. Really inspiring. I so need inspiration. Really blocked.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thank you so much and just keep plugging along! Inspiration is everywhere.

@muffetfeddo4922 Год назад

Thank you for taking us on a tour of your studio journal, Louise, and I’m really looking forward to the master class in Art Tribe! This video and your newsletter inspire me a great deal - I always appreciate how honest you are about your art journey, especially hearing about the challenges. Thank you for your generous presence!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@gerricalpin4825 Год назад

thank you for the journey through your journal. It opened the door for me to organize my daily play into a sketchbook. 🥰

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome!

@Manda_TrashPanda Год назад

I have always kept an art journal, they are wonderful to look back on and great references and practice spaces. I have picked up some new ideas from this video. Thank you for sharing your processes. Its like a sneak peek into the workings of the artists mind ☺

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@amandalake2500 Год назад

Yes I use sketch books big time and plot and plan and stick things in and work directly mine are a lot like yours apart from the actual journaling, I don't do so much of that, I really like to work on a piece and record each layer what I did in what order because im always chasing the perfect process!!!!!!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@monckeyman14 Год назад

I kept this kind of studio Journal in my FYJ class with you, Louise and enjoy going back into it to read notes and review past art I love. This video is a great share.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I hope you're still adding to it (she said cracking the whip LOL)

@MadelineHalliwell Год назад

Thank you, it's really inspiring to see. The use of quotes, exploration and experimentation resonates and helps me to see how to carry out such a practise.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful!

@susanmerkel 10 месяцев назад

i have a journal or 2 and not consistently 🙈Your idea was GREAT!!!❤

@ThisPaintingLife 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😄

@joancollier4488 Год назад

Loved looking with you through your journal. Very inspirational and actually makes me realise I need to work in a larger sketchbook again. Thank you :)

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad this was helpful Joan x

@andreaharley4047 Год назад

Thanks Louise. Such a good idea as we can all come unstuck in this creative arty world us artists build our lives around.👍

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Absolutely!

@michellepodolak2780 Год назад

Thanks Louise, I love this look into your process. I’ve been trying to keep a journal like yours. After watching this, I think I need to explore this more in depth. Looking forward to the class. Belonging to Art Tribe is so worthwhile and inspiring ❤

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome and thank you for being with us :)

@ArtySubu Год назад

Lovely to see your journal. I do have an idea-book too, using an accordion-style sketchbook so the thoughts can flow over a space that expands, and it's really useful to ideate in that manner.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Sounds great! Yes I like those books too x

@tanyabayliss1021 Год назад

This is exactly what I need and working towards but hadn't quite gotten there. Thank you for sharing.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@celesteroe4672 Год назад

Thank you so very much, Louise! I have recently begun to use a journal. I started out using bits of prints and paintings to make compositions. Now, I am becoming more experimental. I'm exploring line against large shapes. Quite a difference between the beginning of the book and the end. Your video has come at a perfect time.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@The_artistic_yogi Год назад

I think this is a great idea... Something I think I will look into for 2023!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I really hope it helps :)

@lindapowell2660 Год назад

Love this Louise. It reminds me once again how different we all are. I would really love to make some of those simpler pieces but at the moment I don't seem to be able to resist complication. The exploration is just too interesting.! Thanks so much for letting us in.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are welcome x

@elainealmond5378 Год назад

Thanks Louise -really helpful. I tend to experiment on paper = perhaps I should do some more cutting & pasting as an aide memoire

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

If it feels right for you :)

@LisaMetcalfeArt Год назад

Thanks for the sneak peek! I’ve never done a studio journal before but I’m about to start some new work for this year so am looking forward to next months Art Tribe! It’s come along at the perfect time!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's such good timing!

@Handle1916 Год назад

Great journal - really motivating for me as I’m in a slump trying to get back to art making after a hectic career in corporate world. Life drawing group today and my drawing ability is the pits compared to years ago. Thank you ❤

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

It will soon come back x

@Handle1916 Год назад

@@ThisPaintingLife Thank you x

@annrubino6252 Год назад

Going down right now to do the black with various hues. I think this is also a lovely image, in and by itself. Thank again, Louise.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Have fun with it :)

@velmagay8554 Год назад

Hello Louise, I love your art journals. I began using an art journal along time ago to sort of track my thoughts and be able to refer back to something to much easily begin another project. Currently, I have about 7 journals. This has helped me to easily creates various cohesive body of artworks. However, since I have begun to review your videos my art journals have a stronger direction and you advice and demos. Although my journal is experimental, I'm no longer am guessing my art pieces seem much more intentional, if that makes sense. I cannot wait to take your online course

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's so exciting Velam! And journaling is a big part of my course so I know you'll enjoy it x

@ellenwilliams6406 Год назад

Such a great idea. I do most of what you have in that journal but usually just do it on a piece of paper and forget to write my thoughts and then who knows where it ends up!🤣 I always have multiple journals that I am using but never thought to put all my ideas/practices into one journal. Not sure why? So thanks for the great idea. Can’t wait to see you at work in the masterclass.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I can't wait to see what happens when you start your journal!

@paulalovesart4545 Год назад

Newer subscriber and I love these ideas. Thank you for sharing.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Thanks for subbing! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos x

@SharonLynnWilliams Год назад

I have not used a studio journal -yet. But you are definitely inspiring me to do so. Just noting what I am interested in is valuable when going back to pick up the crumbs after a series is done is a great idea -thanks again Louise!

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

That's it exactly - you learn so much over time

@alicerossleon4313 Год назад

Artist Journal: I get it! Record of workarounds. Thanks 🎨🖌️

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

It really is whatever you want it to be :)

@davidtidsall9266 Год назад

Hi Lousie great video and a good reminder of the value of journal sketchbooks. I know what you mean about the frustration of moving from digital to paint. I have sort of given up making a direct transfer. Now I use the digital as and interim or intermediate spring board between wet media, digital and back to wet as a way of developing and idea. So the digital becomes part of the process. I remember you saying in a video last year in art tribe that you don’t try and replicate a sketch into a painting but rather the sketch informed your process towards a painting or series ; this was such a useful tip to me, thank you.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You're so welcome David - thanks for watching :)

@linzebrandon Год назад

I started exactly such a journal for myself this year. I wasn't sure how or what I am going to do with it yet, but your video has inspired me to experiment with a few different ideas - and I love being able to do that in a safe space. Thank you, Louise! 💜

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You are so welcome. Make it a safe space where you always say 'yes' to yourself xx

@linzebrandon Год назад

@@ThisPaintingLife 💜💜🇿🇦

@lisaseckold9296 Год назад

So inspiring seeing your amazing art Louise. I'm obsessed with watercolour but love the layering you can achieve with acrylic and oils. Your video has sparked some ideas though for me to try in watercolour. I do keep a swatching-type journal, but would love to start being a bit more experimental in it, and try more linear brushwork.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

You can be really free in your journal and try all sorts - it's just for you, so there's no pressure x

@Hazelnut1946 Год назад

Fab…. I have not been ‘producing’ as packing up my studio ready to move. I know what you mean about the creativity being there in the background ‘waiting in the wings’, in hibernation as it were, quietly waiting to SPRING forth. And I love that you use Procreate as part of you creative journey. Thank you for sharing your processing journey and how you document that. 👍🏻

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Good luck with the move!

@Hazelnut1946 Год назад

Thank you. 👍🏻✔️

@mariamartacrespo6768 Год назад

Thank you very much! I loved seeing your art journal, could you go deeper into your "map" and how to develop it and also SUPER interesting how you deal with procreate, it is very difficult for me to think and develop my work there, however I would really like to be able to do it. Thank you so much!! nice day!! I am writing to you from Argentina, hopefully one day I will be able to listen with a Spanish translation 🤩

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Great suggestion!

@mariettakopriva-vogelmann6384 Год назад

GREAT!!! Thanks a lot- this comes next - for sure!!! But at the Moment I'm prepairing my studio wall to hang the work like you often showed. Would you be as kind giving me a tip: What is the best distance between screws and dowels, so that many sizes of stretcher frames would fit? Love to hear from you - Marietta

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

I don't know Marietta - it depends what size canvases you like to use. I measured the ones I used most and then spaced the screws accordingly x

@ivywredenmultimediaartist9918 Год назад

I love this studio journal idea, when will you be teaching this in art tribe. I am very interested.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Yes - coming in February x

@angiemichal1455 Год назад

Louise, I recently started using a journal on more regularly. I have a few around, half finished - how often do you go back to them? Do you go to them for inspiration or do you work out your ideas as you use them? I know you'll be doing a masterclass so I am happy to get more in-depth answers in YourArtTribe. As always, thanks for sharing

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Hi Angie, it will be covered in the class but I dip in and out as I need them x

@raybercey Год назад

Thank you for your generosity and time. Can you tell what print that you use? The cropped prints of your work are lovely.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Sorry I don't know what you mean...?

@raybercey Год назад

@@ThisPaintingLife I apologize for being unclear. You mentioned that some of the images in your sketchbook were Procreate images. The color and details were so clear, what kind of printer do you use to print out the images? Also I do a lot of mind mapping before I start a series. I bring quotes and poetry in as well as colors I associate with those ideas.

@suemills8834 Год назад

Love your creative work journal. I keep one but I write more in mine. You have encouraged me to get a bigger book and use it for more creatively, thank you! Can I ask what the make is? It looks a great size and thick paper.

@ThisPaintingLife Год назад

Wonderful! It's a Seawhite journal - the paper feels like normal cartridge paper but it takes a lot of paint