What is art journaling?

You may have seen many art journal pages floating around the net, but have you wondered what really a art journal is? Or may be you’ve thought that art journaling is only for artists.

Well, art is journaling is for EVERYONE, no special skills required at all. You don’t even have to know how to draw a stick figure!

So, what is an art journal?

An art journal is the same as a written journal, except that it incorporates colors, images, patterns, and other materials. Some art journals have a lot of writing, while others are purely filled with images. It’s a form of creative self-care.

The best part? THERE ARE NO RULES! Truly, no rules. There is nothing like “right” or “wrong”.

To be very honest, For me – Art journaling is a way to create deeper sense of self-awareness, it empowers us, inspires us, encourages us, and can move us in powerful ways. 

WHAT KIND OF ART GOES IN AN ART JOURNAL?

An art journal can be a sketchbook, a dairy or even just a bunch of sheets folded together. Even if it’s not organised and neat, it’s okay — because your art journal is YOURS. It is not up to what others opinion on what should be in it or what you create!

What I love about art journaling, I will just spill out my feelings on the page in writing, or “scribble” a bit with a paintbrush. I don’t worry at all what it looks like, I just allow myself to “let it be” and that feels good.

It helps me feel relaxed, get things off my chest, and also figure out exactly what is bothering me.

Your art journal is your own private and personal space where you can write, draw, and create almost anything. It can be extremely freeing, because there are no limits.

I know that deep down inside you there is an artist just waiting to come out and play, won’t you let her out? 😉

Remember, there are no rules and part of the journey is finding your style. COMPLETELY YOURS!

Recently I’ve started art journaling and for me it worked great. I’m making this a habit, sitting for 15-20 minutes everyday and just talk with me and express myself.

It was great to get out of my comfort zone and talk about anything and everything that I want to🌻

Thank you

– Himanshi Khanna