Art Journal Flip Through - First journal of 2020

[@CathyMevik]

If you have any questions or any suggestsions for new videos, please leave them in the comments. I would love to make more videos, but I would also love to make videos that YOU want to see.

[@CathyMevik]

Haha! Wish I had a few to talk about! lol

[@roxannetomlin3113]

Cathy could you please have a table top book made!!!!!! I love your land scapes sooo much , your work is so amazing !! Please consider a book 🥰🥰🥰

[@rickvo52]

All blue is amazing. I love the way you make trees! Bravo

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you ♥️

[@summersun5753]

Hi Cathy. I have enjoyed watching you flip through your first art journal of 2020 and listening to your comments throughout the video. I would have loved to see a video of you creating the 'fragile' painting. Thank you for your most welcome videos and the encouragement and inspiration. Colin. :)

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Colin.

[@ginaravello]

Hello Cathy. I as well do not watch flip throughs but I completely loved yours. Yes i want to see the yellow and black video please. I want to see them all 🙂

[@alisonlyons4691]

Thank you for sharing your journal with us Kathy, it's very inspiring. I like how you said, " l dont know what l was doing with that one" and "that's not finished" that's me sometimes, and I'm sure many others too. I love the white that l see often in your work. It looks like a shredded tissue with tails, and has an ethereal feeling about it. Xx

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Alison! So glad you enjoyed watching. 💖

[@joannc147]

You’ve captured movement & energy in many of these - love them! ❤

[@CathyMevik]

Yay, thank you so much Joann! ❤️

[@joyhurley-deluna1428]

So I have to be honest. I almost never watch anyone's flip through 😩🤦‍♀️ I don't know why, I think it's because I never finish a journal, but yours I was just mesmerized from start to finish. Your work is filled with emotions! Every one is captivating. I am trying your techniques however I am failing but I keep trying because I absolutely love the process! You are inspiring for sure. Thank you for sharing this! 💖💖💖

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Joy! Sit down with a piece of paper and hold the very tip of the pencil. Let your hand move without thinking. When you've made some scribbles, pull out som colors that you love. and paint. Don't think or judge yourself. When you've filled the paper, think about what you like and don't like and then put it aside until the next day. You will be surprised when you look at it again. And thats when you can move in on it and do some more work, either with details or more painting. You will surpirse yourself the moment you are true to you. In art you can only be you!

[@mysecretsketchbook865]

Keep on whatever makes you happy. Its fun. Peace from England UK

[@latenightcake5881]

So many journals are these gaudy bright colors with inspirational messages but this one has soul

[@user-JoReimer]

Nice work... all the way through. Even those that you don't like were inspiring to me.

[@CathyMevik]

Glad you enjoyed watching Jo! ❤️

[@rebekahphelps9401]

You’re very critical of you work and I enjoyed all of it. So many images and positive emotions poured into them. I saw so much in what you don’t like. Don’t be so hard on yourself the world will do that for you!

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Rebekah. I am actually not critical at all when I paint, but when doing this flip through I was trying to give an honest opinion about what I liked and didnt like. My art journal is my free space and I mostly use it to try new things. 🌸💗✨

[@codymyers2346]

THANK YOU! So glad you shared this. In your paintings I saw a dog, a bridge, flowers, heaven and beautiful haunting images. Not scary, just very cool. I found myself crying, I really felt something when I saw some of your paintings. Your amazing and I stumbled across you just looking for abstract art ideas. So glad I found you!

[@CathyMevik]

You are so welcome! I am so glad you enjoy my videos and that my work touched your heart. I couldn't wish for more.💜

[@angelicaescalera2941]

Your work is gorgeous and I am so inspired. Thank you

[@CathyMevik]

You are so welcome! That makes me so happy!💗

[@cherimckenzie9075]

I love your work, and it’s so inspiring to see your process.

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Cheri. So glad I can inspire.

[@phillipmccaskill6042]

These are all fantastic!

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Phillip! 🤗👍🎨

[@cjroelof]

Beautiful works of art! Thank you!

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you too!

[@madhurimaartandcraft9696]

Wowwwwwww...a treat for our eyes 💕💕💕💕💕👍🏻👍🏻Thanks a lot😇

[@CathyMevik]

So nice of you! Thank you. 💞

[@athieliagriffin7957]

Those are beautiful!

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@karanouren1596]

Wow!!!! Thank you for sharing, I know I keep saying the same thing, but I really enjoy watching your process, I've created a few that I like, even sold one a couple of months ago, most of the time I think I wind up over working a piece...I listen and /or read your conflicts about a piece, I'll be really liking it, and your not liking the way it's going, it is true, we are hardest on ourselves. Thanks again.

[@CathyMevik]

How exciting that you sold a piece a while back! Such a good feeling when someone likes something you created.

[@lindahigham5317]

Hello Cathy 👋 hope your staying safe and well 🙏 thank you for sharing your all your pages in your journal today 😊 I have enjoyed watching you create on all the pages the light colour ones and the darker moodier one too 😊🎨🖌️💌

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Linda. So glad you enjoy watching. Hope you are safe and well too. Things are starting to look up in Norway, so schools (1st - 4th grade) are opening on Monday.

[@lindahigham5317]

@@CathyMevik that's great news congrats I did hear that some business may start opening in Germany also I will continue to pray for you and your family 🙏💌

[@KariGibsonArt]

Lovely journal, I say yes please to the yellow/black painting at around 8minutes in the video. The new journal looks great, those pages will take quite a beating!

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Kari. I will surely try to get both of those paintings up soon. :)

[@TymstoneArt]

I agree with the things you and some people say. Be free and work through your mind and shut down your critical thinking. (paraphrasing of course) I was surprised at how many pieces in your sketchbook you didn't like for one reason or another. Just watching you do what you do is great because I watch while I'm painting and it gives me color combo inspiration. Be easier on your art, remember every piece is a small part of your soul at that given time. ✌🏾

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Thomas 💙. I do apprecieate my work Thomas. It's just that I don't put to much of my heart into my journals. They are a tool for me. A place where I can relax and a place where I don't have any pressure at all. I guess I was trying to be honest.

[@TymstoneArt]

@@CathyMevik OK I understand more now. I guess because I watch a lot of painting vids while I paint and for some reason most of the abstract acrylic ones are by women. They mostly seem to struggle with acceptance of their own art. Like it's bad to be too proud of your work. Honesty is almost always a good thing. I still find your color combos better than a color chart for inspiration. ✌🏾

[@CathyMevik]

Thomas Tymstone Thanks! Glad I agree! We should all be proud of what we create. And women do tend to be more critical. Glad I am able to inspire you with my colors! Have a wonderful and creative weekend! ❤️

[@kathleenstrode8445]

Good job! Keep creating....Blending!

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@annemichaut1883]

Bonjour Cathy , je viens de regarder le travail de votre cahier , il s'agit d'essais certainement , j'ai pu repérer 5 à 6 peintures d'excellente qualité notamment 2 aux couleurs rouge orangé et noir , ces tableaux méritent d'être encadrés sous verre et exposés . Vous avez un réel talent , à nouveau je vous encourage à poursuivre . 👍

[@CathyMevik]

Merci encore Anne. J'ai définitivement continué. L'art est devenu une partie importante de ma vie. Je suis tellement contente que vous appréciez mon travail. 🌸🌸🌸

[@sueo.6731]

Beautiful! And tes, want to see that video, please. I never tire of watching them.

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Sue. I'll try to get them out soon.

[@sueo.6731]

@@CathyMevik Thanks, Cathy. I'll be looking forward to them. Being stuck inside is one thing; being stuck inside with wonderful enterainment is another! That's my lemonade :)

[@lisedanis2201]

I love all of your journal! Thank you for sharing!

[@CathyMevik]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoy them! 💜

[@melaniebettridge8943]

Thanks Cathy, I really enjoyed seeing your journey. Some wonderful paintings. I really like the mustard/black painting, so if you can please would you put up? 👏🖌🎨🥳🌈

[@CathyMevik]

So glad you enjoy! I'll try to get one up tomorrow. ;)

[@ContxiLori]

Love your work! Please edit everything you have, all your pages are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Good vibes from Madrid

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Cristina. Thats so sweet of you to say.

[@virginiekennedy2295]

Hello! I have just discover your art true this video and it touch my soul.. so Beautiful and deep. I am living in Switzerland and apprecied to be able to discover other artist from different countries! Thank you 🙏🌸 Virginie

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you ! So glad you enjoyed it. ❤️

[@amycummins5423]

I LOVE every single one. Gorgeous

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you Amy. I really appreciate that. 💜

[@Michou1012]

J'adore, vraiment!

[@CathyMevik]

Merci beaucoup Nat. Tu es le meilleur!

[@junk-usi]

Love love love 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much. 💜

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

Inspiring work, thank you!

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@sherylfranklin8088]

I have been enjoying your videos very much. The skill you demonstrate with blending is amazing. I think I will try a journal.....it takes discipline to go back and revisit old paintings...mine go right in the trash...maybe journaling will help me curb that tendency to destroy unsuccessful work and create a path to follow. You are extremely interesting to watch😊

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! Go get a journal and enjoy yourself. Journaling is an amazing way to practice and a wonderful place where you can be free of all pressure. Happy Creating! 💜🧡💚

[@lullowitch]

👍 Nice to watch them like this! Take care...

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks for watching Ulf. Glad you like my journal.

[@kimcurrey1951]

I love watching you paint. Thank you for sharing your talent and techniques. Your paintings are beautiful. I am struggling to find that journal and am wondering which weight paper will take paint. Most of the journals I find are for dry medium. I particularly love the square format and the fact that it's spiral-bound.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! These journals have sketchbook quailty paper in them 130 gsm and are called wire-o-sketchbooks from Kunst & Papier in Germany. They work well with paint as long as I use a layer of gesso on them first.

[@timopohl2361]

Isn't it wonderful how different our taste is?! There were some paintings where you were like, you didn't like them because of this and that, and I was like wow! And with others I though "maybe a no" and you liked them :) It just proves that art IS ALWAYS beautiful, it just depends on the perspective you look at it and how you feel in this particular moment. Love your work!

[@CathyMevik]

So true! No matter what you paint there is always someone who is going to love it! 💜

[@LynnLBE]

I love your work, your colors & I do like the “wonky trees”❣️

[@CathyMevik]

LynnLBE Thank you Lynn! ❤️

[@gertanckaert3023]

love your style♥️

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Hannashome]

Your art is beautiful

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so so much. Hanna. So appreciate your kind compliment. 💗

[@debrakuzbik1626]

Please post the video of the orange and black abstract. Thank you! Love your work!

[@CathyMevik]

I have that noted as well Debra. If I filmed it, I will definitly upload it for you.

[@carolynspalding]

Love your commentary! Would definitely like to see videos if you go back to work on some of those unfinished pages! :)

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Carolyn. I will surely film if I finally get around to working on those pages. :)

[@carolaasen9345]

Thank you so much! Your art is beautiful 🥰 Now I'm off to find a square journal 🤭

[@CathyMevik]

Thats cute!

[@mysecretsketchbook865]

Lady you are a Genious. Wonderful made me smile. Find your work very interesting n motivational.

[@CathyMevik]

That comment of yours put a big smile on my face. Thank you so much!

[@teresaangenendt2318]

I love your work! Very powerful. 💕

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Happy creating!

[@MeganMeganRees]

Thank you for sharing

[@CathyMevik]

My pleasure 👍 Thank you for watching 💖

[@FraenzEff]

Your art is inspiring ! Thanks for sharing your technique(s). One question,please : do you draw the fine lines with traditional fineliners, or with acrylic paint filled in a special bottle ??? Many thanks for an info ! 🙏

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much.❤ I fill my fineline applicator with diluted acrylic paint.

[@FraenzEff]

@@CathyMevik Hello Cathy ! Many thanks for your info. I’m looking for such an applicator without delay ! Best greetings ! ✋

[@lauraboyd8506]

Hi Cathy, these colours are gorgeous, what are the blue and green that you use? They're absolutely gorgeous! Is it phthalo blue? Dreamy and gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing. Very therapeutic.

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Laura. Not sure what page you mean, but I do use alot of Greenblue from Amsterdam. Glad you enjoy watching. 🥰

[@lauraboyd8506]

@@CathyMevik Thank you so much Cathy that's good of you! Have a nice night! (UK)

[@stevestaats5789]

Great thank you for showing! How do you make the thin, loopy, black and white lines?

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Steve! I use a fineline applicator for the lines. If you google it, you should find loads of places to buy them. ;)

[@anastasiarose9003]

I think you are much too critical of your work. I love it. Each painting tells a story.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Anastasia. I was, but I have changes alot in the past 3 years. 😀

[@nancysands761]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork in your journal. Seeing your journey through the journal is helpful. I really love the idea of making art this way. Do you gesso to prep each page before painting? Also, do you turn any into paintings on larger canvases?

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! 🧡Art journaling is a great way of creating alot of work. It gives you an easy way to progress with your painting. I do gesso the pages in this journal because the paper is only sketchbook quality. I have done canvas paintings based on my art journal pages once or twice. I am all about working intuitivly. Hope this helps. 👍

[@RobinGayl]

Love your work!! Did you gesso every page in this journal before painting? Will gesso work with watercolor and watersoluble graphite?

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Robin. I gesso the page I want to paint on before I begin. It dries quite fast, but I use a hairdryer if I want to speed up th process. You can use both watercolor and any other kind of watersolubles on gesso, but it gives a totally different effect than plain paper. Hope this helps! ❤️

[@deepakdevkar5437]

Inspirational work..No doubt abt it. I too got inspired seeing your videos. Where can I get such square journals ? And whats the size of that journals ? I think 300 or 400 gsm paper will give you more satisfaction. I use the same and I m enjoying it. Thanks Cathy..... Deepak from Mumbai, India.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you Deepak. 💜 My journals are from a german company called Kunst & Papier. The journal is a 12x12 inch journal. I love the paper in it. Works fine as long as I give it a layer of gesso first.

[@margamcl2759]

Me. Gusta. Tu. Cuaderno 😃👍

[@CathyMevik]

Mucho Gracias 💚🧡💜

[@dominiquedesjardins8589]

Hi! How do you get that liquide paint in the little bottles? Thank you! Love watching you!!!

[@CathyMevik]

The bottles are fine line applicators and i fill them threw the top with diluted acrylic paint. Thanks for watching. So glad you enjoy! 🙏💜💛

[@dominiquedesjardins8589]

@@CathyMevik Dituted with what, just water? Thank you for you response! And yes i am watching and going back on everything you posted, you are so inspirering! Thanks from Lochaber ouest Québec.

[@CathyMevik]

@@dominiquedesjardins8589 So sorry.. Yes I dilute with water. 🥰

[@dominiquedesjardins8589]

@@CathyMevik tkank you! 🤩! See you soon!!! 😁

[@hotellenartwieliczka2]

SUPER

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you! 🌷🌈💜

[@leefranciscopp_art]

I always enjoy watching your videos Cathy. Being fairly new to painting I get great inspiration from watching you work, though I do struggle with blending. My paint always seems to dry too quickly once I have gone over it with a roller (I always use gesso first) & using a brush to blend with makes no impact at all. I have many questions! But one in particular is your use of your white fine liner - is this a bottle you fill with paint yourself or is it bought off the shelf? If you self fill doesn’t the nozzle get blocked with the paint drying? Once again many thanks for sharing your art work - there are 3 artists in particular I watch on KZbin, yourself (obviously 😊), Dan Tirels & Stuart Noble. 👍

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Lee! Glad you enjoy! Acrylic paint does dry fast and even faster if you live in a warm climate. Retarder is an acrylic medium that can be used. By addin max 5% to you paint, it will delay the drying time, will very little effect on the viscosity and opacity. There is also a slow drying medium, but these will have effect on the viscosiity and opacity. I use Royal Talens Amsterdam painting, so this is the product I am refering to. Different products have different specs, so if you use another brand you need to read up on whats what. ;) The fineliner is called just that. The fineline applicator is an empty bottle I fill with paint and water, but you can also use extender or both water and extender. You just need to mix it to a consistency you think will work for you. The top of the bottle has a small needle point that goes into the nozzle so it stays open when not in use. I love watching both Dan Tirels, and Lewis Noble too. Very inspiring to see the at work.