LET'S TAKE A RISK AND START AN ART JOURNAL NOW!

"Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly."

Robert Schuller

Grab your books and let's get inspired.......


Supplies you will need before you begin:

journal or altered book
paint, can be any that you like working with, watercolor, watercolor pencils, pens, or inexpensive craft paint
gesso, this is a white, flat paint that dries with a rough finish, makes a great ground for pages. Pastel or white craft paint works as well.
scissors
brushes
pens or pencils
matte medium or glue stick for adhering papers
variety of thin collage papers: these can be from magazines, junk mail, old book pages, painted papers, etc.


















Here are a few recent journal pages as examples.




This is a minimalist page with paint and very little collage, without text










These pages are just some doodles with a fine line micron pen. It's a great to get you warmed up and get your right brain in gear.





A page with collage and paint
Art journaling can help us to express our emotions, or be about something that is troubling us.




This page is strictly collage and I added the word art and the stripes with a marker.


Don't forget to follow me on instagram @lynncorsibland for the #stayathome Journal Challenge, May 1st in my stories.

Venting for Encaustic Painting

One of the most important aspects of designing an encaustic work area is the task of taking the wax fumes out and bringing the fresh air in. My husband custom designed mine and it works exceptionally well.

We researched for months, reading and visiting other encaustic studios. There is a lot of very helpful information on the RF Paints website about building a ventilation system. There are so many different ways of venting air out, and I chose a built-in system so it wouldn't get in my way.

Here are the photos of the parts that are built into the wall. We had a big advantage building from the ground up because none of the working parts of the system are exposed. The only thing you see is the 6" intake grille on the face of the wall, the variable speed switch, and the vent on the outside of the building.

Some important notes are as follows.
1. You should use a licensed electrician for the hookup of the electrical components.
2. It is very important that the variable speed switch is compatible with the fan.
3. The exhaust vent will allow sufficient flow that it will not impede the flow of air.
4. When using the system you will need to crack a window or door to let air into the room to make up for the air that is being exhausted.
5. It might be advisable to consult with an HVAC contractor to install the system.

#1 - Intake Grill and Variable Speed Switch (on left)

#2 - Inline 250 cfm Duct Fan Installation

#3 - Closeup of Variable Speed Fan Switch

#4 - Overall View of Installation

#5 - Exhaust Outlet with Damper