Art Journal JOY in my Heart
Hi everyone, it’s Shari here with my April art journal feature. This one is all about texture and soft Spring colors.
For this entry, I played with my Distress inks on Gesso, something I hadn’t tried before. After spritzing the inks with water this amazing thing happened… it’s like batik in a way.. the background white really showed through, like raindrops!
By coating the paper with Gesso first (and letting it dry completely) it allows the inks sit on the surface rather than soaking in. I kept my journaling and title simple… it has a lot of personal meaning for me as today is my moms birthday, her name was Joy. You could say I have all sorts of joy of life in my heart. :o)
I’ve shot a process video showing how to do the technique, as usual, I sped it up to fit it in the time frame needed. Enjoy!
Hope you were able to follow. I have the supplies listed below in case you missed them.
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Gorgeous page!
Shari this is the most beautiful page! Your Mom would have enjoyed your page so very much!!
Oh my goodness… Your card is absolutely stunning!!
What a beautiful journal page. Awesome techniques. You’ve totally inspired me to try it today!
I so love the light pastel colors. So pretty!
I think this may be my favorite journal page of yours yet. Love the softness, it’s almost
ethereal.
Great video! Love the project so much!
Another beautiful page. Will we see how you finish the book when you’ve completed all the pages, Shari? Also, why do you stamp and emboss the images separately instead of doing them all at the same time?
A beautiful page and wonderful techniques, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful layout! thank you!
It gives a real romantic look!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the soft colours you chose and thanks for sharing this new technique with the Gesso!
The colors on your journal are beautiful!!! Thanks
This is beautiful. So soft and elegant.
Beautiful project! I love the soft colors. Thanks for the helpful video, I always enjoy and learn from them.
very pretty card!
This is so beautiful, it is almost “dreamlike”. Your journal page gave me a great deal of joy.
This is gorgeous, thanks
Really special! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for new video, Shari!
Beautiful as always. I really love your style. Question: I noticed you used two different heat guns. I have both, too. Can you explain why you used one or the other? Thanks.
Absolutely gorgeous project! Love the soft colors. Thanks for the video :)
This is lovely. Like a breathe of spring. Gorgeous
Shari…I absolutely love this card, and can’t wait to get some gesso. One question. What kind of paper did you use? Watercolor perhaps?
This is so pretty. Great techniques!
Beautiful! Love the soft pretty colors! TFS!
The colors you used are really gorgeous together…and I am glad to see that I am not the only one that goes back and adds more…maybe a little bit more…and more still…until I think it’s just right. ;)
Such beautiful work.
This is beautiful!! I have never tried my distress inks on gesso before. I love the effect!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Great page and love the video. I need more spring colours in my life!
I like that technique! It looks really cool.
Really love the soft colors on the page.
Beautiful page Shari, love the colors you chose.
I LOVE that journal page….especially the colors!
It’s b-e-a-utiful!!! love the soft colors!
Beautiful technique and video! Thanks for the inspiration Shari!
Stunning! Love the soft colors. Thank you for doing the video because it gave me great inspiration to try this technique. Going to the store tomorrow to get some gesso. Best part of all is I already have these stamps. Thank you!
Just so beautiful!!
I didn’t know gesso would help produce such a beautiful layout.
Exquisite! I love that heart and the beautiful stamping that continues into the next page -fabulous! This would also work well as a card.
I love the beautiful colors. Wonderful project! Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful soft look. Thanks for sharing Shari.
This is beautiful! I watched the video and would love to try something like this! I can’t wait to see how you make the book and put them all together too. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
I love the softness and the whiteness on this page. Gorgeous!
I was truly mesmerized watching the video. An artist at work. Beautiful.
This turned out gorgeous!!! Thanks for the video :-)
What a lovely project !!!
Hugs from France
Lunéa
A lovely card, i like the colors of it.
So pretty!!!
So beautiful!