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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thank you Mary 🙂
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing 🙂 Many times, the first page seems so intimidating. Recently I was trying to get a journal going for and art journal swap and the blank page stymied me. My swap partner told me to rub some dirt on it. Ha! I ended up using gouache 🙂
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Laura 🙂
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Lori. Possibly using some of those scribble pages in a collage…hmm… this sounds like an idea!
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Susan 🙂
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Sometimes I forget too Carol! More and more lately, I want to scribble stuff that doesn’t really look like anything, just color and shapes…and fun!
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thanks so much Sandra! I want to learn so many things!! All the things it seems like sometimes. The most challenging thing I’ve ever learned how to do is knit. Sometimes I marvel at the doing of it, especially when I’ve got two at a time socks going on the same circular needle and yarn coming out of both ends of the same caked yarn. I figure,…[Read more]
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Expectations of Talent, Hobbies, Enjoyment and a Scribble Book 4 years, 3 months ago
Thank you Nancy and cheers for multiple journal usage- MJU 😉
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This post is for those who find themselves new to sketching, watercolor, keeping a sketchbook or art journal. Anyone looking for permission or encouragement to let their creativity come to life.
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, DOODLEWASH REVIEW: Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors, Part I 4 years, 3 months ago
What an exciting thing to attend. Thanks for sharing!
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, DOODLEWASH REVIEW: Prima Watercolor Confections Sets 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Clair, you are not the only one! I see so many great reviews about rubbish paints. I try to take into consideration who the product is marketed towards. Though I’ve seen beautiful art made with these paints, they are not what they are marketed to be. It’s nice to not feel alone, hehe. My best to you 🙂
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, DOODLEWASH REVIEW- White Nights Watercolours 4 years, 3 months ago
Hi Anusha, to me, Mission Gold are the most vivid watercolors I’ve seen, because they use optical brighteners/dyes.
Choosing between White Nights and Daniel Smith has to do with price point. White Nights are more affordable and come all set-up in a palette, and many, many artists use this brand. Daniel Smith only comes in tubes (although they…[Read more] -
Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Hi Tonya! I hope your move went well and that you feel at home in your new home! <3
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Big hug Robin. Thanks so much!
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you Sara, I’m glad you enjoyed the post! <3
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Hi Dottie, thanks so much. Offering you so much encouragement! Hugs!
Ahh, the tube stamp! It’s made by an artist named Lin Chia Ning, she’s on Instagram. I believe she lives in Taiwan. She makes a lot of stamps that are unique. She sells from her website, it sells out quick, but also other online retailers sell her things. Her washi tape…[Read more]
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Ahh, the tube stamp! It’s made by an artist named Lin Chia Ning, she’s on Instagram. I believe she lives in Taiwan. She makes a lot of stamps that are unique. She sells from her website, it sells out quick, but also other online retailers sell her things. Her washi tape is also beautiful, and other interesting things she makes. I can’t…[Read more]
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing this Lori, very inspiring!
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Karen! I was grateful to be able to provide the goodie bags. Figuring out supplies is a big deal, and a confusing place with all that’s available, and figuring out what’s marketed to us out there when you’re new (or even not so new) to the hobby.
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Jessica Seacrest commented on the post, SPECIAL FEATURE: Embracing Your Fears 4 years, 4 months ago
Best of luck with your class! It’s great to be able to support each other through learning, sharing teaching, or simple holding space for exploration. <3
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Wonderful article, Jessica!!
Thank you Mary 🙂
I agree with you about the possibility of being somehow intimidated or overwhelmed by materials, and feeling pressure not to “waste” them, and I am glad I happened upon the Canson sketchbook you mentioned. I bought the 5.5 x 8.5″ version early in my Daily Markmaking 2018 adventure when I found it in a local store – one of very few art supplies I haven’t had to order online, sight unseen and hoping for the best. I do try to have other options on hand – a packet of watercolor postcards, a small block of heavy, textured watercolor paper – but the little Canson sketchbook is what I reach for most days. I’m on my 4th now, and there’s a 5th waiting.
Thanks for sharing 🙂 Many times, the first page seems so intimidating. Recently I was trying to get a journal going for and art journal swap and the blank page stymied me. My swap partner told me to rub some dirt on it. Ha! I ended up using gouache 🙂
Hi Jessica ^_^
Rubbing dirt on it? Oooh! That’s a good one. I’ll have to try that sometime.
My version of rubbing dirt on it is either drawing a title page/”This Belongs To” page for the notebook on the very first page or just leaving the first two or three sheets blank and starting behind those “cover” pages.
Oh, and I tell myself over and over: It’s just paper. If it’s *really* bad, I can always burn it.
I haven’t burnt anything yet! ^_^
I’m so glad that I kept the wonky stuff! It’s nice to look back on, and see how things have changed.
Thank you Jessica for reminding us of the “whys”. Well said.
Thanks Laura 🙂
Thank you for reminding us to enjoy the process. That is why i do it, I love to. I like your idea of a scribble book to test out pens and such. I can see those little pages ending up in some of my art journals.
Thanks Lori. Possibly using some of those scribble pages in a collage…hmm… this sounds like an idea!
Two thumbs up!
Thanks Susan 🙂
Great article, Jessica! I think it isn’t just hobbies that people are afraid to do for fear of failure. I used to teach new software to people and was amazed how often I met an “I can’t learn it, because I don’t already know it” attitude. I used to tell people that they were in a kindergarten class, and should approach everything as though it were finger-painting.
Thanks so much Sandra! I want to learn so many things!! All the things it seems like sometimes. The most challenging thing I’ve ever learned how to do is knit. Sometimes I marvel at the doing of it, especially when I’ve got two at a time socks going on the same circular needle and yarn coming out of both ends of the same caked yarn. I figure, if I can do this, I can do anything. Ha!
Thank you Nancy and cheers for multiple journal usage- MJU 😉
Sometimes I forget too Carol! More and more lately, I want to scribble stuff that doesn’t really look like anything, just color and shapes…and fun!
Thanks for these very helpful words of wisdom!
Hi Sharon, thank you 🙂
Hi Robin! Thanks so much for this comment. I feel you sister. <3
Great article. And, you are right. A clean, new book can be
Intimidating. I do love all the sketchbooks. You have some fun stuff in yours!
Thanks June 🙂 I was mentioning to someone else about advice a friend gave me once when I had that first page stare…just rub some dirt in it. Hhaha.
I think I would rather have a splash of ink. Lol