The One Minute Muse | Art Journal Technique | Gesso Figure

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Gesso over a magazine cut-out to create interesting illustrations. Easy art journal, mixed media painting techniques you can do anytime!

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• art
• paint
• painting
• collage
• mixed-media
• journal
• drawing
• artjournal
• color
• gesso
• figure
• woman
• illustration
• draw
• glue
• artist
• create
• creativity
• inspiration
• artistic

[theoneminutemuse]

Thanks for the healthy dialogue everyone!

[eilujotos]

Poor color choices. Also, the contrast between the textured background and the very plain drawing on top just doesn't work. You've got a long way to go it seems but good luck!

[theoneminutemuse]

@eilujotos Thanks for your opinion! My art journal typically isn't a place where I place criticism on my work. I value open expression, kindness and a forgiving atmosphere to explore all creative potential. I checked your channel out for some inspiring artwork and didn't see any? Do you have a place for your art online I can be inspired by? Looking forward to your reply :)

[Looseideations]

@theoneminutemuse I know this is dead business, but most people are good at criticizing work only. Just because it was a harsh opinion doesn't mean you have to flag or search him/her down for something inspiring of their own. It doesn't mean you have to change, it's something to keep in mind that your audience can notice and maybe a point that you would like to expand on. I agree art is expressed in your own way & there is no right or wrong, but it's wrong to degrade your audiences thoughts.

[theoneminutemuse]

@Looseideations My intention is never to degrade anyone's thoughts. I understand your points and agree with you. However, in my art journal I don't find any criticism helpful. Too many people don't draw, paint, play or even TRY because their inner critic prevents it or they are self conscious of the opinions of others. I'm very aware of harsh opinions and use them to grow professionally, but not in my art journal. For me the distinction is simple, easy and liberating. Seeking inspiration always.

[allibyogirl]

cool technique i may try it.

[theoneminutemuse]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it

[sn0wgurl]

@theoneminutemuse jealousy is ugly isn't it? I admire your kind reply to such ignorance. ;)

[Dexxxter7780]

@eilujotos You sound like my high school art teacher. I spent 2 years trying to get into her class...then a few weeks after a spot opened i she handed me some selfritous BS like what you just said. I walked out and ditched that class the rest of the year. Please stop trying to make everyone as unhappy with thier work as you must be.

[Dexxxter7780]

Why did you cover the band of gesso?

[SkullGlitter]

Great technique, I definitely learned something new today. I'm not a great artist, but I'm learning by playing in my art journal.

[wlscsms]

I love that you work fearlessly and spontaneously and share all your ideas, and that it isn't all 'purty and perfect'. One year of that in art school and I changed my major to psych and didn't draw for twenty years. Only in the last year in discovering art journaling do I really feel free to just play. Thank you for being a part of that world.

[lievekleinepiranha]

Wow, great idea! I like it! I'll sure try it myself :)

[faith3smt]

cool



[hybridx01]

Hi there I really love what you did. I am planning to start on an art journal but I am bad at art. Any tips on that? I wish i can paint so effortlessly like you do. Great work :D