Art Journal Technique Grunge Background

[xXxVicxXxDiabloxXx]

AWESOME!! :O

[sarah2249]

I've watched a couple of your vids and love them...you are so straightforward and a good teacher! You have a great presence on video so keep letting us see you when you talk to us...part of the time :) You fit a lot into a short video. Thank you!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@sarah2249 THANKS! I need to make a new video!

[SweetBajanMoviez]

i like how down to earth you are, it's like you're sitting in the room with me showing me the technique :)

[comfortableshoesstud]

@SweetBajanMoviez Thanks! That's an awesome compliment!

[mllee2008]

@SweetBajanMoviez

That is exactly what I thought! I love how comfortable and laid back the whole video felt...and..of course, loved the awesome technique!

[PakehaGal]

Nice! Love the stuff that you're doing ;o)

[comfortableshoesstud]

@PakehaGal thanks!

[Jeffy380]

I really like your "how to make". It's so fun. Thank you so much.

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Jeffy380 Thanks so much!

[ironrose14]

I really like your videos. I have learned so much. And I have tried your techniques. My art journal is looking awesome. Thank you for being you.

[comfortableshoesstud]

@ironrose14 I'm glad you like them head over to artjournaling.ning.com for even more good stuff!

[ClandestineGirl16X]

@Comfortableshoesstud: will do! I'll go there now(:

[ClandestineGirl16X]

You have such a cool personality and make amazing videos. I agree with Spottylover, all the other tutorials I've seen were annoying. Your so real and don't act all happy happy fake(:

[comfortableshoesstud]

@ClandestineGirl16X heh :) there is no need to be happy fake when I love art! Check out my site art journaling (dot)ning (dot) com there are lots of non fake art journaling stuff

[OracleoftheSoul]

This was perfectly inspiring. Thanks for sharing :-)

[comfortableshoesstud]

@OracleoftheSoul glad you like

[RLEubanks]

very well done! thank you i will def try this

[comfortableshoesstud]

@RLEubanks It's fun!

[spottylover]

I thought you were fabulous in the video and the info was fantastic. Loved the time lapse and angles. One of the few videos that don't make me want to turn it off: you were not trying to be funny or cutesy. I hate cutesy.

[comfortableshoesstud]

@spottylover thanks! I'm not a cutesy kinda person!

[D12chesse]

Man i love to draw but my parent wouldnt even buy me 1 of of those supplies

[comfortableshoesstud]

@D12chesse start with simple things like pencils add stuff to your art stash as you can

[D12chesse]

@comfortableshoesstud Thanx for the advice

i subbed

[vmtee]

you have some great techniques. I'm so amazed by your talent! Taffy

[comfortableshoesstud]

@vmtee thanks!

[Shaysailor]

how did you get the camera right above you like that?

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Shaysailor I have a boom microphone stand that I've clipped a gorrila pod to. It gives me the straight up and down over head shot.

[Shaysailor]

@comfortableshoesstud

Very cool. Some of the camera angles on the journal videos are so uncomfortable to watch but yours is perfect. It's more of a challenge for those who don't have a boom microphone stand lying around the house, lol. I like your stuff because you don't try to act cute or make it about you. I mute any music as I;m watching for how tos not a music video, you know? Good techniques and I can tell you have real artistic talent. Stay cool.

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Shaysailor something similar could be dummied up with a dowel a gorillapod and some clamps with a regular tripod. The gorilla pod can give some extreme angles and can be gripped about anywhere, and where it has issues it can be clamped in place. I happened to have the boom mic stand because my partner used to play piano and guitar. Though they can be found pretty cheap in pawn shops and craigslist.

[frosh333]

Very cool!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@frosh333 thanks!

[Twohogwild]

Love it! I can't wait to try!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Twohogwild Post a response video I'd love to see what you do!

[Spiritofcheetah]

Lovin' it!!!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Spiritofcheetah Awesome!

[berlin45ers]

i am really uncomfortable with the camera :)

[comfortableshoesstud]

@berlin45ers I'm glad I'm not he only one!

[Skulleigh]

I will have to try this, I like the look! Do you get sanding sponges from hardware stores or art stores?

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Skulleigh I get mine in the paint aisle at home depot, but places like big lots, ocean state job lot and other discount stores have inexpensive versions that work just as well for this light sanding job. I have them in a variety of grits too, fine for smoothing a page medium to get it smooth for painting and coarse to rough it up. If you try it I'd love to see pics!

[Skulleigh]

Thanks!

[Garneteve]

awesome technique...I'll have to give it a go. Ty for sharing!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Garneteve I'd love to see what you do withte h technique!

[SchaferArtStudio]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing this technique. I'm going to try it in my Moleskine! Cheers

[Luciebcreativity]

it was great to 'see you' and thanks so much for the vid -great techniques !!!

[comfortableshoesstud]

@Luciebcreativity I'm making more videos, keep an eye out!

[outworldarts]

Personally, I think you are a natural in front of the camera! (and yes I love your videos, too)

[comfortableshoesstud]

*blush* thanks!

[fridayeudaemonism]

Awesome video! I'll have to try this grunge technique some time :)

xx

[bamckuk]

Cool technique, thanks for sharing.

[comfortableshoesstud]

glad you like it!

[carmadillotanzen]

Well! It's great to finally meet you!! And great technique :)

[comfortableshoesstud]

Thanks!

[ACraftJunkie]

You are making such great videos, Leslie...don't feel apprehensive about appearing on camera, you're doing awesome. This was great. I love learning new techniques and this is a great one to add to my repertoire. Thanks!

Peace & Love,

~Barb~

[comfortableshoesstud]

Thanks Barb! I can't wait to see what people do with this, the possibilities are endless.

[itsaworkofart]

thank you for teaching n sharing this technique! i love that "grungy" look! i'm also uncomfortable with camera coz my 'spoken' english is not very good! your instructions are very good and clear. well done! Luv : July

[comfortableshoesstud]

Thanks! Glad you like it. I'd love to see what you do with it!

[stampingchaylina]

Awesome background. Really enjoyed watching your technique. Thanks for sharring. Nice job.

[comfortableshoesstud]

Glad you like it!

[TheBonnieRose]

Cool effect (^_^) Thanks for sharing your technique

[comfortableshoesstud]

Glad you like it. If you make a page with this technique share it!

[littleglimpses]

so much fun! gorgeous effect! thanks!

[comfortableshoesstud]

It is a fun and mess technique!