Grid Journal, My First One

[@caroloconnor1688]

I took a painting class in San Jose, CA. I kept scraping off the Grand Tetons until the teacher said, “It takes two people to paint a picture, one to paint it and the other to hit the artist over the head when the painting is finished”.😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fun

[@bettywood5812]

I love this! Great job, Ceri. So glad I found you. Interesting note about post-its. An engineer/scientist was given the job of finding a specific kind of glue. He ended up with this glue that would stick and could be removed without leaving a trace. He made post-its and made his pitch for production. He was turned down bc who would use it? He made a bunch and had his assistant/secretary give them out to all the secretaries, especially those of the execs who turned him down. The post-its were a hit with the secretaries. When they ran out, they asked for more. They were directed to their bosses b/c there were no more and there was no permission to make more. Now we have post-its. 🥰 I heard this story some time ago so some of the details might be sketchy, but the gist is right. Moral of the story: if you want something done, ask a secretary. Secretaries rule!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I used to be a PA at one points and you’re right.

[@nancypierce2873]

I have done this before with watercolors and I used quarter inch painters tape to separate the squares.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@jeanm.peterson6890]

Thank you, Ceri. I really like how these came out, as well. It was fun to see your process.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much

[@lizannebutner876]

I am going to give grid journaling a go...if Ceri can let go of his perfectionism so can I...thanks for the wonderful video😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@reneedewaal8787]

Yes and I love it. I combined it with daily (bullet) journaling ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great idea

[@PMartistStudio]

I love the idea of this... I might give it a go. Love hearing you talk about your process and approach.

[@annamarie8461]

First I'm hearing of this type of arty journaling.. thank you for sharing. I think it turned out great❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@annamarie8461]

@@CeriGriffiths you're very welcome 😊

[@tutushale]

Aloha Ceri, Never tired a grid journal. Love how your work always turns out great! TFS🤙❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@barbclark69]

I did watch all the way to the end. I think this is absolutely wonderful and also "just right." Doesn't need another mark. I love grid journaling and I too have been inspired by Kellee, BB and Jackie. And now you, Ceri. Grid journaling to me is much like Shannon Green's Journaling by Fives, from about six years ago, where you take one process and do it on 20 pages in 15 minutes. Then the next process on all 20 pages for 15 minutes. Lots of fun and gets the thinking brain completely out of it. Really freed me up in my art. As does grid journaling. A lot of folks use it as a springboard to other art pieces, but for me, grid journaling is a worthy end in itself. I love it. -- Barbara Clark

[@CeriGriffiths]

Interesting, thank you Barbara.

[@deborahbeatty]

Grid journaling has been creeping into my feed, too. I am intrigued, but I want to do circles or “bubbles” on a page. I think a grid of 2 inch circles would be fun as I further explore watercolors or maybe some gel plate collage. We shall see. I love the way you did your experiment.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’m fancying doing honey comb shapes.

[@wernersgren5157]

It was fun to watch your version of this. I’ve only done it before with taped off squares. After everything dries the tape is removed leaving the even white lines between all the boxes. It’s a different sort of challenge when you have to stay inside the box on your own.

[@CeriGriffiths]

It is

[@kimshepherd6911]

Wonderful video Ceri! I want to give you a "well done" for continuing to step out of your comfort zone on your road to letting go of perfectionism. This is a very fun way to journal.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@simone9623]

I like it a lot Cerry . My daughter make grids and doodle in it. It is beautiful. I think that wat you do inside how simple, colourful or busy it is the grid frames it and bring a sort of cohesive, what is pleasant for the eye. Greats Simone

[@CeriGriffiths]

True

[@karenmorris1214]

I love to just watch your process! Not ready to give up straight lines I m more of a crafter than creative artist. Love your journey stories

[@susanasilva2737]

I don't know is you are imperfectly perfect or perfectly imperfect. But i'm sure of one thing: I like what you do, Ceri 😅❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@tammydayfl]

Really cool way of making ATC cards on one sheet. Love them! 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good idea

[@sharbean]

Congratulations on revisiting this system. It was great fun!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yes it was

[@jlm517rocks]

watching all the artist's you listed led me to you... grid #44... Love yr patter as ii can so relate, yet all the ones ii learn with/from start & finish from joy, not inner bullying... critiquing or editing is opposite condemnation... as a wannabe abstract art maven who blends zentangle, watercolor, collage, inks, acrylics & often am challenged to work bigger, grids as a shape allow me the freedom to go crazy within borders, & also find combinations & color palettes iinwouldnt have tried., as well as coloring outside the lines. The jackies remind me to press thru ugly stages, and love the process regardless of the outcome, to come back later, however long that may be, and let the piece tell me what it needs... ty for being authentically you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’ve started noticing in my grids there’s normally one square or rectangle that stands out for me and I could use that to create a bigger piece of art.

[@debcameron4204]

Funny, I have been getting a glimpse of several grid projects online and thought I might like to tackle that myself. I love, love, love the results of your efforts. I really am going to have to give it a go now! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@artcuriousbymnw]

How I enjoy watching you growth Ceri.❤ I started with digital grids (have some shorts about it), 2 days ago a cut a grid stencil and did my first hand made one. IGrid journaling is and adventure in itself and a very fulfilling one

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful Myriam.

[@ChristineScott-s6h]

I haven't tried this technique yet. I've seen it done and will try eventually. Some of my work is when there no thinking just listen to music and do what comes to me at the time. I live your videos and your work!

[@sharronemerson2930]

My first attempt at grid journaling was a couple of years ago. I struggled with it but I finished the spread. After looking at it for a goodly amount of time I photocopied the pages, tore them up and used them as bases for clusters 😂😂😂😂 I will try again tomorrow 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sounds like my story.

[@MsMyriada]

I love it! This is something i like to do a lot. Don’t think just play ❤

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

How interesting. A bit of a different concept but one that looks like fun. I just had another pop up with one that is titled "Testing new art supplies on a mixed media grid art journal page" by Lindsay Weirich, thefrugalcrafter. Now I'll have to check out more of these. I'd done something similar when I took a couple collage classes from Catherine Rains, one in '23 and one this year. We made the papers so they would coordinate, something like what you are doing. It can stretch you, but it can also be very fulfilling and fun as well. I'll have to peek at what you linked too.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@mzallen71]

I was not sure where you were going when you started this process because I have this compulsion about symmetry when drawing, painting, or even doodling but the outcome was great! I loved the color choices and the little added details with the tissue paper and stamping brought it all together. ☺👍 Another great idea to give a try. Have a wonderful week!

[@JeanandKenny]

I love this, very doable! Your grid turned out great!

[@avisualdistortion]

Thank you for this Ceri! I'm a long time subscriber and I've ALWAYS felt that we are very similar in the ways we think and work creatively. Only I'm still struggling to let go and trust the process. The perfectionist in me is strong!! But, I also do not give up on things when I find them interesting enough to try. I commend you for sharing this process with us! Thank you for being you!

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: really nice job. I liked the way you approached it. Carol from California

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much Carol

[@faithingrits]

Interesting concept. Finding myself leaning more and more into this (new to me) concept of mixed media. This idea is like making miniature play areas to .... well, just play. Especially to play with mediums/media that I'm still discovering. Thank you for sharing your thinking/process. Diolch yn fawr iawn! 🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@crazycardlady]

You are the dearest man Ceri. I too struggle with “straight”. It’s hard for me to just “do it freely”. My perfectionism is always shouting in my ear. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. ❤

[@heikesiegl2640]

May I recommend to you the essays of Danny Gregory over there on Sketchbook Skool? I had lost all my interest and fun in beeing creative because my inner Monkey wouldn't shut up. This Channel really helped me to get loose again and start having fun again. I now am less critical about what i create. Or lets say less destructive.

[@oldcrowslanding]

Oh, my gosh, Ceri! That second square down on the far left looks like a dolphin! I LOVE this process! Thank you, Ceri, for another wonderful tutorial/demo. Love you! ~Kathy in California ❤🧡💛😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Kathy.

[@cathydaniels6203]

I loved it Ceri. It kind of reminds me of a comic strip.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yes I can see that.

[@kmwwrench]

This sort of abstract, random process is SOOOOOO far beyond me. My brain just will not let me do it. So I feel your pain. Congratulations on completing the pages.

[@BobbieHarwell]

I like it. Very inspiring❣️thanks

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lisaminglet7229]

I love what you did with your grid. Adding the words and numbers made it look like artistic comic strips. ❤

[@debgraham]

Something to try in the future. I think it turned out pretty good!

[@carolgrentzel1430]

Ceri, I so enjoyed this! Thank you so much for sharing your process and very nice results. I, too, learned a lot today. Thank you! ❤

[@robinwebb2160]

Very nice, Ceri. I'm glad you decided to try again 😊 I haven't tried this yet. Plan to. I like Margarite Miller's style of grid, but I really like the color you added to yours 🧡 Oh! Great buy on your paper!

[@CeriGriffiths]

It was a great find. Thank you

[@joannedonovan9489]

I love how that turned out! Good job!!

[@MaureenMundell]

I feel your pain, Ceri. Random is just foreign to me. I need structure and a reason. I'm trying really hard to overcome this. You're helping!

[@sandypeppers6861]

I’ve seen others doing it, but, I haven’t been brave enough yet. Thanks for sharing!

[@lincurtis3366]

Wonderful ❤ thank you again. I just love how you explain everything. ❤❤

[@weaver7249]

Ceri, I didn't know how you were going to make sense of this, when you first began. I'm amazed with the outcome. It's great and I have learned so much - you always inspire. Enjoy the weekend! (Greensboro, NC USA)

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@Maria-k0]

Thank you Ceri for yet another spiffing video. I love what you did in the squares, I’m going to challenge myself as I have OCD and need to relax into my art more! Keep ‘em coming ❤😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Maria it’s taken me a long time to allow myself to be loose with my controlling my creativity.

[@SpydersCorner]

Never seen this before!😊Another 'thing' you've got me to try!! Thank you Ceri!

[@MsSpillsbury]

Ceri, you would be surprised what the tiniest shred of that Tim Holtz paper will add to a collage. I literally had an eighth of an inch that I added to a collage because it was on my table and it’s too expensive to waste. I loved it. Or, you prob do know. I was looking at the blank grid bit. That would be nice.

[@teresazuehls783]

I'm so glad you talked about this grid journaling before you started actually doing it. I have heard of it and seen people working in one but I didn't understand the purpose. Now thanks to you I understand the many reasons for having one. TFS?❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Make sure you check out the other channels as this was my understanding of it, there maybe guidelines I’m not aware of.

[@dh7217]

I can see why gridding jump starts the imagination for artists. These mini collages turned out so cool.😊 Thank you for sharing your insightful artistic journey! 🫶

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

I wasn’t so sure about this technique at the beginning but it is beautiful. 😍 I love it. You have the gift of taking something that is okay and transform it into something magnificent. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@livingonview]

This is awesome ~ so beautiful! Your theme paper is gorgeous. I have laughed through this video, sharing snippets with my husband because you are me and hearing someone verbalize my - sometimes subconscious - thoughts on process, systems, balance & boundaries is eye-opening and hilarious. I admire you for trying to break free of a mold. Definitely following you.🙂

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@keenDesign64]

I think it's lovely and will be giving this a go... never done it before xxx Well Done Dear xxx

[@CeriGriffiths]

It has many possibilities.

[@colleenlondon5605]

It was so much fun watching you do this. I have been on a crafting dry spell. I have done a few grid journaling and you just put a spark under me to do another and hopefully it will get me motivated to get in the groove . Thanks so much for sharing,

[@saalikreynolds3064]

Lovely idea and as a new 'artist' (and I use the term loosely) I am encouraged to try this myself.

[@bohohippiebySonja]

I've seen this before, but never brave enough to try it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@pgcksdesigns]

Never heard of a grid journal! Really interesting! Have a blessed week

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! You too

[@KNU.AVIATION737]

Purrrrfectoo !

[@MargaretWelsh-g4f]

Really enjoyed watching you working 😊 it gave me lots of food for thought. Look forward to see what comes next 😊

[@wandawalters3516]

I had never heard of grid journaling before. It was very enlightening. I might try it some day!

[@nicolewolfcry7408]

oooh! exciting first time i've caught one so soon after it was uploaded. You are helping me so much on my first journey into making journals. Thank you! Now that i got to watch some of it I would like to say thats why i want to do a travers journal style book. that way i can have signatures for each of my crafts and i can bounce between what i need and want.

[@deannagrooms1039]

This was so relaxing, I will watch this video again and follow along, Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annholcomb4448]

I like it.

[@sherrrysparklynn]

I really enjoyed this video and listening to you journey through it. I love to see growth in the creative journey.

[@xdebjones]

Absolutely love what you created,Ceri. I want to start doing these as warm ups.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You should

[@sandyzclements]

Totally like it! Was fun to watch and inspirational.

[@daniellahartensveld]

Love it!

[@lorieduff7126]

That looks fun

[@brendaclark2703]

Good evening dear Ceri, this grid journal, painting is so fabulous! Such a freeing way to create. Love this! Thank you so much for sharing this technique, thanks for all your suggestions and talking your process. Something new for me to try. Hugs and blessings 💙🙏

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Brenda, have fun.

[@judyschultheis]

I quite like this! Thank you for sharing your process. 🙂

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Ceri, that looked fun, I am going to give it a try. You have done a wonderful job, thanks for shairng.

[@AnneLahr1663]

Great fun to watch and very inspiring. Thank you.

[@jocelynharvey5558]

Thank you for showing this, I will have to give it a try.

[@DeanneClinton]

"... Is the word hiatus? Either it's a hiatus or that's a medical condition or is that hernia?" lol. Thanks for the laugh! Loved this project! I worked away at my computer job while listening to you chat and create.

[@scrapbagstudios]

I like it. Thanks for sharing it with us. Cheers

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

Enjoyed!

[@Debby-i5q]

Great job!!

[@Kel5iesKrafts]

Oooh this is interesting. I found myself giggling every time you pushed your glasses up your nose. I love this idea 😊😊

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Thank you!

[@debbiereed8341]

I love this! You did an amazing job on this!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much! Debbie

[@janelleharms1978]

Absolutely love this. Can’t wait to try it out!

[@TammyO.Garner]

Well done!

[@julieparker1114]

They turned out pretty good! I can't bring myself to try this. For some reason everything within me wants to run the other way. I do love looking at other people's results though.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I totally understand that, I think because the shapes are so regimented it makes you feel restricted.

[@julieparker1114]

@@CeriGriffiths yes that could be it.

[@kimsinspiredlife]

New subscriber and so happy to hear your thoughts about creativity and art⭐️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel

[@toniakoblens7486]

I love what you made, and I will watch the video again, and try to make something along with you. I think you were incredible brave overruling your ocd, because even just watching my brain wanted to fill in the squares in a regular style. Well done master Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh it was hard for me but I will not let things like perfectionism and OCD rule my creativity.

[@oldgit9948]

Ceri you've done it again and inspired me to have a go at another branch of art. Have you ever experimented with folding and cutting a single sheet of paper to make a small book - think some folk call them zines

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yup I’ve played with Zines however they are just a bit too small for me, I’d rather make a set of Artist Trading Cards if I’m going to work that small.

[@robingoff322]

I really enjoyed your grid journal. I’ve been watching Jackie Bernardi for a while now….she is fun. The way you explain things makes more sense to me……plus, I love your accent, and could listen to you talk for hours. You did really good on this Ceri! I hope to see it again.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yes I will do more and refine my process.

[@marinasmit6017]

I found this very interesting. Never heard of this type of Journaling. Looks like a lot of fun. But I'm also OCD and a perfectionist, so I'd like to give this a go to learn not to be. Well done. Love your videos. 💯👏

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s hard to let go however I viewed the end result as perfect for where I am at on my grid journal journey and that helped me accept it. Knowing I can grow from there.

[@CindyBushell]

I bought (2nd hand) a series of scrapbooking 12 x 12 pockets that have grids in various sizes with pre cut cards to go in the pockets. I have filled it with my art instead. I am going to do some that include photos of the grandkids in their own albums so it becomes a blend of my art with scrapbooking their growing lives. I haven’t heard of anyone doing that but hey why not? Love your work!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sounds great Cindy.

[@donnaborda]

Ceri, I have a bad “perfection” problem too. For example ,I would have taken the first piece of book page and torn it into 12 mostly equal parts and every box would’ve had one 😂.

[@kerrykropaczewski8759]

Just as a thought, you may want to date your artwork, so as you’re reviewing your sketchbook, you can see how your art has changed through the years. I thought this was very lovely.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good point thank you.

[@vanessahuman7607]

Awesome

[@user-cl7ef5kn9g]

Well done really enjoyed following your journey

[@shirleyhardee2254]

Loved this. Thanks 56:54

[@ellief3177]

You could also use low tack tape and tape off the grid if you didn't want to draw the boxes. The reveal when you take the tape off is always the best bit!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Definitely

[@BlessedArts]

I love your channel and thank you for sharing what you make and showing us how.i seen in one of your videos I seen how you organize your tag & journal card. I was wondering if you could do a video on how you organized them??

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’ll see what I can do.

[@HandmadeJournalsbyFran2022]

I love Jackie and BB. You are my art soulmate 😂 I too love working in different journals depending on how I feel that day. I started grid journaling after watching Jackie and gosh what an eye opening experience, I love it especially when I in a creative rut! By the way, you did a good job on the grid 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I now feel I can learn new techniques and fine tune my grid work.

[@donnaswisher8408]

Hi Ceri. I've seen grid journals but never knew that was what they were called. And I didn't know how they were used. Now I do. 🙂 (would it be helpful to put your jar in a plastic bag to help keep the contents moist?) TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@CeriGriffiths]

Maybe I’m not sure, I think you can also do a grid journal as a planner as well but I’ve not looked into they as it’s the art version that interests me.

[@kathyb5740]

Love your grids !!!

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@cathyjoubert5483]

Thank you for doing this video! I think it turned out fabulously! I’ve been interested in grid journaling but needed some inspiration. I happened to buy a grid journal from Margarete Miller to experiment on. I will need to mainly collage since the paper is thin. Thank you for the inspiration you’ve provided me. I always enjoy your videos!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful