Embrace It | Paint Over Magazine Images | Mixed Media Art Journal Page

I am showing y'all another art journal page from start to finish. I am doing this in a dylusions art journal using magazine images, apple barrel paints, ink, gesso, and paint and gel pens. I really get into to some finger painting on this one. :)
I've been experimenting with paint over magazine images to learn the best ways to do about it to not get wrinkling and to get the maximum fun and stress relief out of it.
The paint I used was just cheap ol' Apple Barrel that I bought from Walmart ages ago for 50 cents a bottle. I've learned the key is to use it over a layer of gesso. It primes the pages and makes it so much better.
Thank y'all for stopping by again for another video. I hope y'all got some awesome and fun art journal pages in process or whatever art, craft, or hobby you enjoy. Take care!
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Hi, I'm Jenn. I live in a tiny town in Tennessee. I love doing fun and easy art -especially collage and mixed media journal pages- as a way to relieve stress and give me an escape from my daily grind. I work in a very conservative and rule driven environment. So, these little art projects of mine have become my form of therapy.
There's little better to me than sitting down and ripping up a bunch of magazine pages, getting covered in glue, and splattering some paint and seeing where it takes me. There's no worrying about rules, terms, judgments, or anything like that. I just go with it and have a good time.

[@quonietamurphy9511]

I really like these pages, the colors are WONDERFUL. We all need that bit of happyness.

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you 😊💖💖💖

[@2blueocean]

Thanks again, love when you add paint to your work 🌻😊

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! Sometimes I just have to break out the paint lol 💖💖💖

[@zenkittystudiowithdarklily1110]

Ha, ha! My husband and I say that all the time. "Know what I mean, Vern?" Fun to hear someone else use it, too. Love your piece with the rainbow colors.

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! I love Ernest! 😀💖

[@lorrainemcneil]

I cannot believe how this turned out!! I kept thinking 'where is she going with this', but OH MY GOSH, this is absolutely brilliant. I'm still stunned that you started out with 2 magazine pictures. You have a great mind....... brilliant xxx

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! I never know where the page is going to go either 🤣💖💖💖

[@kellercrucita550]

Lovely creation. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@ashlyncollins7701]

Wow how bright and cheery! Doesn't seem to be your typical style and I love it nice work with the color scheme and subject :) it's fun to see your art journal style evolve

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! Yes I think this is more bright colors than I've used all year 🤣😊💖💖💖

[@Zeitounah]

I love this one! It really is a happy picture and totally therapeutic to watch it take shape!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you so much! 😀 I had a lot of fun with it

[@fayecook9171]

I had such a good time working on some art while watching you ...Great page ,so bright and cheerful.

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! 💖💖💖

[@heathermamaof4]

Yes, girl, yes! Embrace that happiness. I've embraced your art videos, your cute accent, all the cute cats, and your chats. 😁 Have a great week!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! I hope you've had a great week too 😊💖

[@truthbetold4178]

Love it!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! 💖💖💖 I had fun with that page 😊

[@louisebaxter1026]

Just tried the same technique and had a blast smudging the paint!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Yay! I'm glad it worked out and you had a blast. Nothing better than some finger painting 😀❤

[@chasitytaylor8858]

I want weed like happiness. Guess I better flex my grit and get fierce about holding onto it. Great painting spread!😊💜

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! 💖💖💖

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@paulawastel8315]

I really enjoyed the whole process. It turned out to be a wonderfully "happy" page. You gave me another idea on how I can use all my saved magazine pages. Thanx for sharing.

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! I hope you have fun using the magazine pages 😊💖

[@mandyself5447]

FYI Gesso is used to prime a page, canvas, etc. so the paint sticks to the surface. It's like when you are painting a wall and you have to prime the wall before you apply the paint color. :)

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! 😊💖💖💖

[@spottedfawn639]

Yes, I remember the "you know what I mean, Vern?" :D Love the page and those colors!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! Hope you've had a great week 💖💖💖

[@marievenezia4929]

Hi jenn. What's the name of that apple barrel pink. I love it! Love your work!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

Thank you! 💖💖💖 It's called Candy pink and has 21465E on it. Hope that helps 😀

[@melindalewis7235]

I know it’s been a year, but do you remember the name of the pink Apple Barrel paint? Also, Folk Art is actually a really old, good brand. I think Hobby Lobby’s cheaper one is Craft something or other.

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

I think the shade I used is Candy Pink from apple barrel. And I totally need to hit up hobby lobby and look through their paints one day. I work close to one but I'm afraid to go in for fear and taking home the whole store lol 😊

[@melindalewis7235]

Art Therapy with Jenn I hear ya!!! Me too!! 😂

[@sonyasupposedly]

Is that keto chow?!

[@ArtTherapywithJenn]

In the beginning? It's just regular protein powder. Premier protein I think. Lower in carb than a lot though. I'm trying to get into protein shakes but it's a struggle 🤣