Art Journaling 101 with Perfect Paints!

Art Journals by Sherri Welser

So many of us look to art for healing our souls. One way to help heal your soul is to release your creativity in an art journal.

I had these sweet little 5 x 7 journals I created several years ago but didn't really seem to have the time to embellish them much.

I decided to embellish them with some of the Perfect Paints Shimmering Acrylics and Texture mediums!

For the first journal I wanted to add some texture to my art, so the first product I reached for was Shimmering Matte Acrylics in Peacock. On the "543", I used a heat gun and loved how it created some interesting effects of texture on the petals!

For the middle journal, I used the Celestial Sun stencil, Clear Texture Gel and applied glitter with some added metal embellishments and rhinestone chain.

For the fabric rose on the third journal, I applied a top layer of Polishing Plaster. All those little touches add a whole lot of unique creative qualities to the existing journals making them Pop with color and texture!

Supplies for Journals

• Pre made art journals

• 6x6 Celestial Sun Stencil ( Shown on Celestial journal)

Perfect Paints Shimmering Acrylic Paints

• Peacock

• Vintage Patina

• Red Wagon

• Perfect Paints Perfect Clear Texture Gel ( Shown on Celestial Journal)

• Perfect Paints Polishing Plaster Dried Cranberries ( Shown on Rose journal)

• Palette Knife

• Glitter of your choice ( Celestial journal)

• Pre made fabric Rose ( Rose journal)

• Rhinestone Chain ( Celestial journal)

• Metal embellishments ( Flower and Celestial Journal)

Supplies for Art Journal Page ( additional)

• Gold and Black Gel pens ( Butterfly art journal page below)

• Vintage tissue paper

• Vintage Brass metal piece

Techniques

Flower Journal

Create a petaled flower and paint in the petals with the Peacock Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint

Apply heat with a heat gun while still wet, watch for the paint to bubble creating a fun interesting effect.

Flower Journal by Sherri Welser

Finished Flower Art Journal with Perfect Paints

Celestial Sun Journal

Place the stencil in the center of the cover and use a palette knife apply the clear texture gel through the Celestial Sun stencil and level off.

Sprinkle the glitter over the Clear texture Gel and tip to the side to let excess fall off onto a piece of paper ( can be used for other projects)

Let dry

Add the Rhinestone chain and metal circle with the Clear Texture Gel ( it acts as a glue as well )

Perfect Clear Texture Gel

Finished Perfect Clear Texture Gel with a stencil and glitter!

Art Journaling 101 with Sherri Welser

Rose Journal

Apply the Dried Cranberries Polishing Plaster to the tips of the fabric Rose and let dry

Adhere the fabric rose to the journal.

Dried Cranberries Polishing Plaster

Closeup Dried Cranberries Polishing Plaster on a fabric flower

In this next section below I will show a bonus art journal page created with Perfect Paints Products

Perfect Clear Texture Gel Technique

On this page I applied the Clear Texture Gel with a Vintage style tissue paper and let dry.

I applied the Dried Cranberries Polishing Plaster using a stencil. Let Dry

Perfect Clear Texture Gel Technique used with a stencil

I painted the butterfly with the Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paints

Colors used: Peacock, Vintage Patina and Frosted Rose

Perfect Clear Texture Gel and Shimmering Acrylic Paints

I added the gold gel pen dots around the butterfly and onto the area with the polishing plaster and some onto the tissue paper

Shimmering Matte Acrylics & Perfect Texture Gel

I added some Clear Texture Gel on the tops of the wings and added some glitter.

Shimmering Acrylics & Perfect Texture Gel

I used a black gel pen for random detailing

I finished off the page with a brass metal piece to create that vintage look.

Closeup Clear Texture Gel

I hope I have given you some fun created ideas to have fun on your journal pages!

~Sherri Welser