Description
Book SynopsisBring your inner artist to life through art journaling and intuitive mixed media. In
Creative Wanderlust, mixed-media artist and author Kasia Avery shows you
how to set up and begin an art journaling practice, and then how to fully enjoy and benefit from it with
ideas and tools for moving beyond obstacles such as perfectionism, self-criticism, and finding space and time to create.
The founder of the Everything Art mixed-media online learning platform and the lead teacher of its yearlong mixed-media course Wanderlust, Kasia knows what artists need, having coached thousands of students over the years and listened to their struggles while helping them
break through and find joy in art.
This stunning and informative book includes:
- Comprehensive information on supplies and the fundamentals for getting started in an art journaling practice.
- Sections focusing on overcomi
Trade Review
“The affirming tone buoys the open-ended projects, which will help budding artists stretch their creative muscles. This inventive manual has much to offer.” * Publishers Weekly *
"An exuberant introduction to art journaling for self-expression and well-being." * Library Journal Starred Review *
"If you’re looking for a way to unleash your inner artist and explore your creativity, Creative Wanderlust by Kasia Avery is the perfect guide." * Craft Gossip *
"An ideal DIY instructional guide to mixed media artwork and the development of your personal style." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of Contents
Welcome to the Club!
Is This Really Art?
What Is Art Journaling
1 GET THE PARTY CRACKING
Choose Your Art Journal
Create a Supply Kit
Your Paints Are in a Relationship!
Paper: Make It Work!
Be the Color Champ
Composition-Building Made Simple
2 MINDSET IS KING
How to Work with the Prompts
Why Is Being Bad at Something a Good Thing?
Creative Rituals
Make the First Mark
3 FILL YOUR ART JOURNAL—NOW!
The Reasons to Art Journal
Finding the Time
Take Up Your Space!
Self-Care + Art Journaling
The Mindful Approach
It Turns Out I’m a Perfectionist
Are You Inspired?
How to Stop Comparing Yourself
Every Day Is a Party Day
How To Express Feelings Through Art Journaling
The Wild Beast Is Unleashed
Parting Thoughts
Creative Sparks
About the Contributors
Thanks
About Kasia
Index
