an old hardback book, a new art journal

having some fun altering and painting an old hardback book. dare to play and create!

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• imagination
• extreme

[denisestarr1]

thanks sooo much for commenting. I have been bitten by the art journaling bug, and it is all I want to do!!!! I am too much of a perfectionist... I love how you can just paint over a mistake to build a masterpiece. I look forward to watching your other videos.

[prettylady2102]

@denisestarr1 thank you very much!

i have the bestest of time journaling and making little videos and yes you are welcome to check all of my videos and or ask any questions i will be happy to help

thanks again!

[denisestarr1]

do you glue pages together to make them thicker? do you gesso first? I am trying this, but the pages are so thin. loved your video.

[prettylady2102]

@denisestarr1 yes i do glue them and about the gesso it depends on what i am planning to do. don't worry keep practicing anyways journaling is not supposed to be all perfect it is your playground where you practice your art.

stay creative

[vo31216]

So I can just paint right over the pages of an old book? Does it matter what type of paint? What would you recommend for someone new to painting. I have some acrylics I purchased for the conference I haven't used yet and some watercolors.

[prettylady2102]

@vo31216 you can use acrylics or watercolors anything is okay, remember a journal is your playground where you can experience with materials or mediums so have fun and play :-)

[sherrell360]

I also liked your music. For some reason it just fit the video. The video, simple as it is gives me a peaceful and creative vibe. Thanks for sharing it.

[prettylady2102]

@Kraftykkitten thank you!

[slowwind9]

woooow what a great brillant idea!!! why buying new notebooks when you can recycle old books that you no longer "want"?!?and it so fun recreating it!! it´s a double good idea!! thanks for sharing!!!

[dCookieMonsterb]

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