Making Your Own Botanical Inks from Kitchen Scraps
How-ToTurn your leftover onion skins, avocado pits, and red cabbage into vibrant, organic pigments for your next sketchbook session.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Posts
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 20267 Ways to Use Old Magazines for Collage
ListicleDon't throw away those old periodicals. Learn how to transform vintage magazine clippings into striking textured collages and mixed media compositions.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Why Your Graphite Sketches Look Flat and Muddy
Stop struggling with dull drawings. Learn why your graphite might be losing its luster and how to fix your pressure and layering techniques.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Working with Coffee and Tea Stains for Vintage Effects
Discover how to use common pantry staples like coffee and tea to create beautiful, aged textures and sepia tones in your mixed media and journaling projects.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Why Your Watercolor Paints Are Drying Out Too Fast
Stop fighting your palette. Learn why your paints are crusting over and how to keep your colors fresh and usable for longer sessions.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Ink and Iron: Exploring Rust and Oxidation in Mixed Media
Discover how to harness the beautiful decay of oxidation to add organic, industrial textures and unexpected color shifts to your mixed media canvases.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Found Objects and Forgotten Textures: Building Dimension with Found Ephemera
Transform your junk drawer into a treasure trove. Learn how to incorporate vintage paper, scraps, and oddities to add profound tactile depth to your mixed media compositions.
Art Journal EditorialApril 8, 2026Beyond the Brush: 4 Unexpected Tools for Sculptural Painting
ListicleDitch the standard palette knife and explore how unconventional household items can transform your canvas into a three-dimensional masterpiece.
Art Journal EditorialApril 7, 2026Unlocking Texture: Creating Immersive Gesso Reliefs
How-ToTransform your flat canvases into three-dimensional masterpieces using modeling paste and unconventional sculptural tools.
Art Journal EditorialApril 7, 2026Reviving Brushes: The Saltwater Soak Method
Quick TipDon't let dried pigment ruin your favorite tools. Learn a quick, restorative soak technique to keep your brushes supple and ready for your next masterpiece.
Art Journal EditorialApril 7, 2026Mastering the Art of Kintsugi-Inspired Mixed Media
How-ToDiscover how to embrace imperfection in your artwork by using gold leaf and crackle medium to create stunning, 'broken' textures.
Renna KowalskiApril 7, 2026Mastering the Art of Cyanotype: Capturing Sunlight on Fabric
Discover the enchanting process of sun printing. Learn how to use light-sensitive emulsions to create breathtaking botanical art on textile surfaces.
Renna KowalskiApril 7, 2026