Love Sum | Art for the Heart/How to Start an Altered Book Art Journal

  • $24

How to Start an Altered Book Art Journal

  • Course
  • 12 Lessons

An online, self-paced class for beginners. No art experience required!

I'm glad you're here.

Welcome to your creative playground!

Here you will create a place to express yourself, play, get the heavy stuff of your chest, celebrate your wins, and whatever else YOU choose to focus on through art.

The best part, is that you don't need an ounce of artistic training to unlock the power and meaning you will generate through your art journal.

You are right where you should be.

I cannot wait for you to get started.

After this class you will..

  • understand the basics of altered book art journaling

  • know how to start your own art journal

  • be able to use simple, repeatable art processes to fill your art journal

  • be inspired to ditch the perfectionism and make more art!

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction
The Basics

Creating Your Art Journal

Choosing A Book
Prepping the Pages
Technique #1: Write & Paint
Technique #2: Simple Backgrounds
Technique #3: Blackout Poetry

Altered Book Art Journal Spread Examples

Flip Through #1
Flip Through #2

Next Steps

Tips for Your Art Journal Practice
Work With Me

Bonus Art Journal Resources

BONUS_Love Sum_Art Journal Resource Bundle.pdf

I'm Taryn!

I help people make time for themselves through art.

I am a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience working in the mental health field. I specialize in working with teachers, therapists, caregivers and other big-hearted people. I teach others how to use art making to create time and space for themselves to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.