Art Journaling With Black & White Images - Magazine Journaling Ideas

[@DrTaterSalad]

Thanks, Nina! I love how you continue to create such inspiring designs from "nothing."

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jayne, it’s my favourite way of creating 💕

[@debbieangelstar]

Black and white is a definite favourite of mine. I bought the book for my granddaughter, she loves it and finds a lot of comfort in it when she’s upset xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

My copy arrived yesterday and it’s a beautiful book. Glad she finds comfort from it 💕 xx

[@phyllismarony8948]

Hi Nina, omg, you had me at black and white and cat. It is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for sharing the author's story. Very moving. Tfs 😊💙

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Phyllis, It seems so many of us were moved by this 💕

[@roberthartley4032]

Thank you for sharing the backstory on the illustrations. It adds another layer of meaning and honors the artist.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Robert, this is very meaningful to me 💕

[@Grung3Princess]

Love both layouts but that cat just slays me. He looks like he's full of attitude. :)

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you 🙏 so much Nina. I really really enjoyed watching you create these page’s. Your creativity is phenomenal too. And the page of the story teller and his impact on us all is really really awesome too. You are really really talented and clever too, and I’ve throughly enjoyed this. Which, is no surprise really, because everything you do is absolutely amazing too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind words as always Mags. His drawings and the article certainly had an impact on me. Glad you enjoyed this video and have a wonderful week 💕 xxxxx

[@kazeekins1]

Finally able to watch this Nina .. how poignant. Kindness , should be one of Life's essential ingredients . Three gorgeous layouts two of which are very very powerful. Thank you ! Hugs xx

[@brendadrury4414]

Simple and powerful journal pages.

[@martinmixedmedia2899]

Great collages and a black and White as a theme for the week really looking forward to play time later on today.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martin. Looking forward to seeing your take on this. Enjoy 🖤

[@gtiernan1]

I love your pages and I really love Charlie Mackesy! Thanks for sharing his story here, too! His works are very inspirational.

[@ishka28]

I love black & white. And love your pages. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ishka, hope you will enjoy this prompt 💕

[@cherylbrackett265]

I was really drawn to the spread with the Siamese cat. However, all of the spreads are fantastic. I also have a blue point Siamese. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cheryl, I love that page too 💕

[@colleenseymourcrafts5802]

I love your black and white theme which has worked so well.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Colleen, I always enjoy black and white 💕

[@charmzpix]

I have purchased 6 copies of the Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse, so far. Not managed to keep one for myself yet. I've handed them off to friends who were going through rough times. Such an inspiring book. I love that you used it here.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh my gosh! My copy is arriving tomorrow. So glad you like how I used these magazine images. I have never been touched so much during this creative process 💕

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, first off all ...4-0, wow , back to wembley and.....who knows.. Loved your pages, clean and simple telling a story. So many materials and bring it down to only a few things, well done. Then the page about this special book, so good to share this, when I saw it in a bookshop for the first time I was moved by it and bought it as a gift for my brothers birthday. You honoured the book, the writer by this page, loved that. Well have a good week nina, with hopefully another win ..love and hugs lenaxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Lena. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole game. What a win! 🤞 for Wednesday! Thanks for your kind comments about these pages and especially the last spread. I have ordered this book as I was so moved by it. Have a wonderful week and I hope the weather is better than ours as we are in for another wet week ⛈☔️. Love and hugs, Nina xxxxx 💕

[@pamelalambert3392]

Just found this video, Nina and wow! I love the book and smiled and cried reading it. I bought it last |Christmas for my grandson, Edgar. It's beautiful. Your pages are just beautiful, too and, again, watching your creative processes are so calming and inspirational. Thank you Nina. x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I ordered the book after creating these pages, and it’s just wonderful isn’t it. It made so much sense after reading the article 💕 x

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Beautiful pages! I love the cat since I am a total cat person. I received the book for Christmas and love it! Thanks for the back story. You always do gorgeous work!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I was so pleased with the cat and glad you enjoyed it too. My book is arriving today and I can’t wait as I was very moved by this piece 💕

[@veronicawhite398]

What a fab spread and what a back story. Love it, love it!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

He’s had quite a past hasn’t he 💕

[@coralraeartandthings]

Love the story behind the artist. Love your videos.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

ThAnks Coral, glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, I love your black and white pages. Thank you so much for sharing background information about your pages.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura. I ordered the book and I’m glad I read the background of the author as it gave the pages so much more meaning 💕

[@karmaleenash2841]

A friend sent me this book last week. So gorgeous. Love black and white, too. 🤍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

My copy arrived yesterday and I totally agree 💕

[@claudiablanton8963]

WOW! You are incredible! Journaling comes so easy for you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Claudia 💕

[@madebymartha]

Beautiful black and white collages!! 🖤🤍🖤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Martha 🖤

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

What a great prompt, love all your pages and thnx for the story behind two of them. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elizabeth, glad you enjoyed it 💕 xo

[@kathleenhansenownerofkamah9064]

Very thought provoking and emotionally charged. I love the stories you’ve written with your art.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 💕

[@cheryl7476]

Nice job, Nina. Thanks for sharing the article of C. Mackesy. Love the spread you created, using bits from the article.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cheryl, glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great pages Nina, I just started gathering black and white images and paper to do a masterboard, so I have a huge pile to choose from. Your pages are beautiful, I love them. I hope you have an awesome day and week. Thank you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I always enjoy black and white and it very striking. A Masterboard is a great idea. I had a half started one amongst the pile, but never got around to finishing it. Have a fabulous week my friend 💕

[@carolyngrandall2570]

I love this, love black and white and the story was good. Thanks 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Carolyn, glad you enjoyed the story 💕

[@lizgutierrrez400]

Thank you for your art and for sharing the article of the author and his work. Delightful.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Liz, glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@christieoertel1589]

A wonderful spread and moving story Nina Thank you. Have a great week

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Christie. Wishing you a wonderful week too 💕

[@dianeduncan5814]

I just love this Nina, so creative and meaningful at the same time xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Diane 💕

[@jackiecopeland1835]

3 fabulous pages. Thanks for the info on Charlie Mackesy.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jackie, hope it was interesting 💕

[@noreenhennessy9299]

You did an amazing spread as always. I so look forward to all your creativeness

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thanks so much Noreen ☺️💕

[@anniefaint6373]

It’s lovely Nina , you come up with some great ideas,,,xxx 💛🧡❤️💜💚

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie, sometimes things just fall into place 💕 xxxx

[@suefalls1600]

Wow! Incredible story for your journal🥰 lovely pages🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue, I thoroughly enjoyed creating these pages 💕

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous layouts! Love the Charlie Mackesy drawings and quotes. Will definitely have to check out his book. TFS the inspiration, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Gail, the book is a beautiful read 💕

[@LJEANH1]

Absolutely beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing the info on the author and his book

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Laura 💕

[@julesiou12]

I love how your art comes together so cleanly. It always looks perfect and beautiful. You really have a great eye for putting things together. Beautiful. I've just got into magazine collage and I absolutely love it. It's funny because I made a little glue book from half an Aldi catalogue and have been filling it with colour schemes to help me use more colour, so this month will be great for me to push myself with colour. Always inspiring and great to watch Nina x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I hope you’ll enjoy putting your black and white theme together. Happy Creating 🖤🤍🖤

[@bborod]

Oh, Nina, these are wonderful. I just recently received that Charlie Mackesy book from a friend. How wonderful to see what you’ve done with your pieces!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you like what I did with it Bea. I’ve order a copy which should be arriving today 💕

[@sherrywright6634]

This was a wonderful spread! Loved the story behind the line drawings! Thanks for sharing💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sherry 💕

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

I enjoyed your video, as always, Nina and I discoverd Charlie Mackensy thanks to you! I am in love with his ilustrations and quotes.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Anja, they’re very touching aren’t they 💕

[@willandastephenson5909]

Beautiful & Brilliant 🤩😍 ! Thanks for sharing ! 😃🌸🤍🖤🌹

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Willanda ☺️💕

[@EleanorRSmith]

I am always impressed by your collage work, and once again I find myself amazed. I love your pages and the stories they tell. I love the book, too.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ellie, It just seemed to flow during this creative session 💕

[@maggiesanderson9630]

Nina, this really is fabulous - especially relevant with what I'm up to as well. We can do so much with magazines and I think it is great to encourage others to have a go too. I'm really looking forward to this one ! And my daughter lent me the book a few weeks ago, I'm about half way through, you'd love it. How about putting the additional words on a black tag and have it dangling down the page? After all, we all dangle in mid air now and again !!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Maggie, I knew your ears would prick up at this one! I agree, magazines are a great resource and I can honestly say that some of my best projects have been found from newspaper supplements. My copy of the book is arriving today and I can’t wait as I was very moved by this project. Lynda also suggested adding a tag or a side flip which is a great idea and so therefore problem solved ❤️

[@katharinazefert7637]

cool prompt!And great pages! Thanks Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Katharina. Your line drawing is awesome 💕

[@LauraMe...]

Amazing Nina thank you so much!

[@giovannacasadio9600]

The story of the author is really touching it made me cry to. Thanks.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Giovanni, it is touching 💕

[@hopewilkes74]

Just amazing! Love, love what you do.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@LB-vl3qn]

I love color prompts and your spreads came out nice. In the first spread, I kept waiting for you to decide to replace the model's face with the cat's face. ~ Lisa

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lisa. I never occurred to me to do that. I would have had the same issue with the cats whiskers though which I wanted to keep 💕

[@starlaarts9385]

Absolutely Wonderful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@loripadilla669]

Nina I love these pages. So striking. Charlie Mackesy's work is so inspiring. I follow him on Instagram and his posts always speak to me. Thank you for telling part of his story, I was not aware of his history. Not sure I have anything interesting in black and white but I am off to look. Thanks for sharing. Hugs.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lori, I’ve just gone and followed him on Instagram too. Hugs 💕

[@mariaanstrydom9269]

What a special page - very inspiring. Thank you Nina. Mariaan South Africa.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mariann, it certainly touched me 💕

[@rosethorne9076]

Hi Nina, my friend recently lent me the book. It is so beautiful and also had me in tears. Your work is also so lovely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Rose. I was compelled to order a copy after doing this and I can’t wait for it to arrive 💕

[@debbiecarter6430]

Loved this Nina, thank you. 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Debbie 💕

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh I didn't know Charlie Mackesy's history I do follow him on IG though... I was nearly in tears as you read it out... Art can often save people from a terrible time/life and it seemed to help save him... Beautiful spreads Nina, I really loved your second page with the different backgrounds. I do love B&W as I have a dedicated gluebook for it. I will see if I can do a spread in it as I am adding red or silver highlights as well. 💖💖😁

[@rosannewilliams9005]

So powerful! I would like to see you definitely include the quote relating to the military. Maybe running up the side of the left page???

[@heatherparry3159]

I love them all!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Heather 💕

[@appassionata971]

Masterpiece !!!!!

[@sarahmiller6183]

I enjoyed this so much! TFS

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sarah, that’s lovely to hear 💕

[@AtSusiesCottage]

Wonderful pages Nina, I’m going to look for the book, it’s right up my street thanks for sharing xxx💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susie. My copy arrived yesterday and it’s beautiful 💕

[@Randi-m2r]

I love this Nina!! You are so inspiring!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Randi. Glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

So pretty and inspirational!! Bless your 💓

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Sabrina 💕

[@janehumphreys402]

Lovely pages Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jane 💕

[@elizecoetsee6285]

Lovely idea. Thank you so much

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

This was an awesome tutorial with a fabulous prompt. Your results are stunning! I will definitely look for that author and book at my local library. Thanks for introducing me to such an amazing story about a man who was able to transcend life’s obstacles! TFS. I did. God bless and stay safe.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for your kind words Evelyn, I was very touched by the images and the article. Thanks as always for sharing and have a wonderful week 💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Stunning!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

You are really an amazing artist ❤️👏🏻❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thank you so much ☺️💕

[@tinagillhamevans667]

That’s lovely I bought that book when it first came out it’s a lovely book

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Anj’s Tina, my copy is arriving tomorrow 💕

[@Maggiesplace48]

Fabulous pages tfs Nina...Kia Kaha...

[@suerussell497]

Beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue 💕

[@helenhayes5703]

Lovely thoughtful journaling Nina, has made my day., thank you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Helen 💕

[@anafziger1]

I love this work and the story that influenced your choices! ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ann, glad you enjoyed watching 💕

[@ednamorgan7827]

This is a really interesting prompt, Nina with lots of possibilities, however I really like your interpretations here and found your video very interesting. Art journal pages can be very powerful and moving sometimes and not just pretty or visually appealing. It takes it to another level then, doesn't it. Many thanks for this!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna, I really enjoy this style of journaling. As you say, sometimes an image or a quote just speaks to you. Glad you are inspired by this challenge and I’m looking forward to your interpretation. Happy Creating 💕

[@melaniebrown747]

Powerful Nina xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel, very thought provoking 💕 xx

[@purplefairy1]

Oh my gosh, the last spread is so powerful, I need to see if I can get that book! 💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks PF. My copies arriving today and I can’t wait 💕

[@purplefairy1]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia mine too! 💜🧚‍♀️

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Beautiful video

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry 💕

[@KylieCooStudio]

Wonderful pages Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Kylie 💕 xo

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

I always wish I had the exact same papers that I see in videos that people have, and my papers look like poop compared to yours so I'm doomed to never create as pretty things as people on KZbin..some people find it very calming to watch you fussy cut so not boring for some, there are some channels dedicated to ASMR of people journaling and cutting and gluing. Keep cutting!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I find my best images and Interesting typefaces from magazine supplements and free brochures that I find on my travels or that arrive through the post. I might only find one good image, but if you keep cutting them out, they soon mount up. Tourist Information Centres are a great free resource. I will keep on cutting ❤️

[@kaynixon8356]

So inspiring thanks for sharing... :)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

Love your pages,and the story with the last one.Could you make a swing tag and dangle from top of page or a ‘flip’ bit to attach to the page with it on? X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Love that idea ❤️. Problem solved 💕 xxx

[@rajbanshiart3502]

amazing work

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@susanmayer9791]

I Love this! : )

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@sagepreaumx9903]

Beautiful! Is there an easy way to find out what each past monthly and weekly challenges were? I would like to do them also.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Sage, if you join the Facebook group, (be sure to answer all the entry questions or your request will be declined), you will find the prompt list for this year and past years in the files section 💕

[@maineiacts]

👍🤗🙋💗

[@joanc7422]

Try putting the quote sideways, centered, right along the spine, on the next page. I think both pages will be read top to bottom, then turned sideways to read the quote. It will follow-up the other quotes and be readily associated with the correct picture.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for your suggestion Joan. I have added a tag with a split pin to the left hand side of the picture and it’s worked well. I really wanted to include that quote somewhere and I’m grateful for everyone’s suggestions, which lead me to this decision 💕

[@donnawood9877]

Possibly a tab on the page.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Donna, great idea 💕

[@carols1030]

I thought you would cut the human head off and put the designer cat where the human head was for a fun designer collage.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

That would have been a wonderful idea too, although I’m not sure I’d have been able to chop up that gorgeous cat 💕