Create

Circles seem to show up a lot in my art journals. I thought I’d share the steps I took to create a recent journal spread.

This photo of plates was in a home decor magazine and I thought it would make a great foundation for a journal spread. I cut it out and glued it down.

Then I added some lines that line up with the cut away parts of the plates. These will add some structure for the doodles I will add later.

I thought that the bottom right side of the composition needed another colorful circle to balance those on the left. It also added another cut-away area for more doodles.

I added a doodle pattern to the center area.

I though some more airy doodles would contrast nicely with the more dense area in the middle.

And to complete the spread, I add some connecting doodles to pull the everything together.

Supplies used in this journal spread (These are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and buy certain items, I will receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) to help keep the lights on in the studio.)

• Moleskine Sketchbook, Large
• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen – Black, Super Fine Nib
• Elmer’s Extra Strength Glue Stick
• Scissors