Art Journaling | August Page Prompts

[scrapsandsass]

Each month we plan to throw out a few topics/ideas/suggestions for those of you (like me) who sometimes need a nudge or a bit of inspiration to get a page started. We'll offer up prompts in the following categories: element, technique, quote, question, list and color.

Feel free to pick and choose what applies to you and leave what doesn't. And you don't ever have to use any of the prompts. It is entirely up to you. We don't want to have people feel restricted by topics/prompts that don't inspire them.

• Element - Use circles on your page. They can be different color, size, etc. They can be used as a symbol or just graphic interest.
  
  
• Technique - Use paint on your page. Build it up in layers as a background. Cover text/images with it. Blend. Use it as a bold element on its own. Play with different brushes for a variety of textures.
  
  
• Quote - "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try." -- Seth Godin You can use it on your page or just as a jumping off point. Think about a page where you regret not trying something because you were afraid. Or about a fear you conquered. Or something you might do in the future.
  
  
• Question - What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
  
  
• List - Favorite summer memories
  
  
• Color Swatch - Pick one or two, all or none. It is up to you.
  
  
  
  
  Submitted by Sarah Barber (one of OSD's newest designers)

If you want to share your interpretation of the prompts, please do so. And if you have an idea for a future prompt, send me a PM and it might just show up in the rotation!

[skyezak]

Ooh, I just happened to be online while you were posting this Kimberlee! Some fab prompts and love the colours Sarah has chosen too. Will go away and have a think about what I might do for this

[ChantalK]

Oh my! I WILL participate...but it will def be in Digi

[Sissy Sparrows]

Count us in .... not sure whether we will digi or hybrid or both...who knows. Will decide in the moment. Can't wait.

[sbpoet]

I love workshops because they push me in new directions. This prompt did.

Elements (circles), Technique (paint), and Color Swatch

(Image linked to gallery)

[scrapsandsass]

That is wonderful!!

[Sissy Sparrows]

Oh wow Sharon..... Love your journal page! Loved all the variations in circles!

[IntenseMagic]

Ok.. I gave it a go, digitally eeek



I used the List, Colors, Technique, and a little of the Element....whew

[sbpoet]

Very cool!

[Lauren]

oooh i love that each did a different size too! i think i'm going to do mine hybrid and i wanna run out and get a new journal for it!