So many art journaling styles to explore!!

Wow, great article, @Lynne-Marie ! I can't wait to play!

 

very interesting

 

Love the inspiration!

 

I love AJ. I just wish I had more time to play with/in it.

 

Abstract done today. Maybe I should go down the list. That would get it all out! Thank for this. Lots of good ideas and where to start for different things.

 

What a great showcase of art journal styles! Love it!

 

I would but it's my very down day scrapping. But I would PM you if you want to see.

 

I finally got to really read and enjoy the post! Thank you Lynn-Marie!!!

 

Interesting because some of these styles are SO NOT me. And some are. And some are neither yet and I will probably try out. I like that this place leaves the interpretation of AJ open.
I have an ex-colleague that gives paper AJ classes but she only focusses on one specific style and it always kind of annoys me when I see that. My style is not hers. My style may be nobodys style. But that's ok. That's the whole point of Art Journaling, that it's YOU.

 

Soooo many great examples!!!

 

Oh, my! This IS a good article! Excellent work on your examples, too! I have been art journaling for a while and have some insight that may bode well for someone else.
As an artist, before I got into Photoshop and scrapbooking, as a platform in which to learn the program, I kept a journal. Both a written and a drawing journal. I've always had one, but, my art journal was basically just full of ideas. I suppose it was a sketchbook of sorts. But, either way, I journaled. I wrote about relationships, children, work, my disabilities, my feelings, my insanity, etc. Some days, I ranted with large bold writing; some days, I wrote in my most elegant handwriting. Some days, two or three lines; some days, full pages. Some days, I cried so hard, I couldn't see to write or draw; some days, I was so elated, I couldn't sit down at all!
No one told me to do this or how to do it. I think I started when someone gave me one of those little bound 'My Diary' books with the little lock and key. I wrote about my first crush and pimples and all that stuff adolescent girls make a fuss about. It would be my bet that I am not alone!
Now, just transfer this concept on to a page, but, use images AND type. Not necessarily photos, though they are fine, too. Maybe you saw an image of something that you just loved. Place it in there. A cool font you saw? Use that here. A quote? Yep, they are good to incorporate in to an artsy page. I'm sure this is no problem for many. Sharon's (sbpoet) challenge for Art Journaling this month is a fabulous way to start! That thread here! Or, on her blog, "Watermark".
Ideas, and 'prompts', are abundant (Google 'Art Journal prompts'), as are articles like this! There are a gazillion tutorials for 'real life' Art Journaling, videos where you watch an artist sketch, paint, bray, and glue a masterpiece. I can watch those for forever! I don't have the funds for all those supplies, though. Digital works wonderful because you can change anything you want, anytime you want!
If you aren't too keen on sharing your inner-most thoughts, simply turn that layer off before you make your copy for the gallery.
It is my humble opinion that Art Journaling is extremely therapeutic! I have gotten up from some sessions on a particular piece, or two, totally exhausted! A good exhaustion!
Try it!

 

Thank you for the bump! Very informative. I found one layout that I want to scraplift. SOmetimes that helps me with a style and learn how to do it.