Creating a vibrant art journal page-Journal with me process video

[@mytreasuredcreations]

Loved it! Now I need to watch more of your videos. ❤

[@Pimpernella]

So brave to art journal while wearing a white blouse. Love the process and the result...but I always wonder how people can work without making hardly any mess. My room always like something exploded after I end up with one page. I feel really envious. 😮

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I'm wearing my son's 8th grade band shirt and it's COVERED in paint! Lol! Keep in mind the camera is zoomed in pretty close and you cannot see the chaos surrounding this page. I get pretty mess and under the white paper (whcih I replace with each filming) the table is covered in dried paint. I'm a total slob. You are in good company here!!

[@ewagm1239]

Prostota narzędzi i przepiękna praca😮😊

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@pamchambersconsulting3210]

You are inspiring me to use my fingers for more tasks. I think there’s much more control that way. Thank you.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome!

[@brooksannmiller3971]

I love this!! I also really like watching you work and have learned so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome! Glad you are finding these videos helpful!

[@abra3cadabra3]

That’s gorgeous!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!😊

[@lindsiarcaini9846]

I had my doubts at first….. but honestly that was like watching magic. Incredible! Just gorgeous!!!! Hope I can do it too!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it!!

[@rhinomeditation1292]

I love this journal page. I need to learn to let go (and use my fingers more) !!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!! Sometimes it can be hard to give up control and just see what happens. But, remember, it’s only paper!

[@patdowns7656]

I love everything about this…color palette, marks, master sheet bits, and the finger painting! So good, you’ve inspired me ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad to hear your were inspired!!

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

love your process!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love that journal where anything goes. It's incredible. I'm always inspired by your abstract works. So many solid ideas that lead to freedom, play and fun while exploring ideas with different media. You are a real breath of fresh air Sonia. 🎨 🍄🌸🌿🌈🍥🎆🖌️🖍️

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much for your kind works. I really appreciate it!!

[@rosemorgan4450]

Love those colors

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks!

[@caroljohnson6996]

Love watching you work. I started using my fingers after watching your videos, and I find I have more control.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I totally agree and I like how it seems to blend better.

[@Uggers_Playground]

Wauw - What a beauty 🤩 It brings colour, joy and inspiration to my day ❤️

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ALittleCreative]

I love your videos. I spent 22 years in Portland, ME and don't miss the AC window units in the summer! LOL. I hope you stay cool. I'm in Nashville, TN now with central air, but I miss the beauty of Maine. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Hello fellow, Mainer! I do love Portland. We are just outside there. Went in last night for dinner. Such a cool vibe with people out and about and all the outdoor dining options. Really fun! And a lovely evening as well. Muggy this morning though. Yuck!

[@carlenegilpin261]

Beautiful! I really enjoyed watching you bring these pages together.💕💕

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@carolboru6454]

Love these colors. I too use my fingers. I'd rather clean my fingers off than clean brushes. Plus it's just more fun. I have that stencil too. It's great. Also, I can't believe you're wearing long white sleeves!!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Yes! Cleaning fingers is easier than brushes and less paint is wasted, I beleive. That shirt is my son's 8th grade band shirt! He's 18 now. It's my painting shirt and is COVERED in paint!! LOL!

[@joannewilliams7251]

Very happy that on a second go I found you after being led to one video which wasn't the one to watch but then yours showed up in suggested feed on the side panel. Love how it works like that.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

That's so great! Thank you and welcome!

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

Hi, Erin! New subscriber here from Portugal 🇵🇹! I’ve been watching some of your videos and I love your intuitive process and how you don’t think too much. This is a beautiful spread and, like you, I love gesso instead of white paint and I love to use my fingers instead of brushes! So fun! 🧡💚❤️💙💜💛♥️🖤💗

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Welcome! Glad to hear so many out there are using their fingers as well!!

[@susieshaw4998]

This is one of the best art journaling videos that I have watched, I love your relaxed go for it style...The way that you brought all of the pieces together was instrumentally beautiful to watch...When you put down the olive green half circles I became doubtful of the final result, you pulled everything together brilliantly...I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it and glad you found the video helpful!

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

I love this! So creative and pretty!! My journals look so different from yours! It is awesome how DIFFERENT we all are and how our ART shows it. I love to try new things so this was a nice change from my normal! I have so many different sketches and art work on scrap paper that I think could be useful in my journaling. Thank you for sharing!🖌️🎨📓✏️✒️🖍️🖊️📗

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is fun to take scraps, even mistakes or pieces that you never liked, and cut them up to use another way. They can suddenly turn into something amazing!

[@redleppard]

beautiful!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@joycetuer7951]

I really really like that

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Yay! I'm glad!

[@melbrownecraftingpodcast4771]

I was inspired by you to start using my fingers rather than a brush and it was a game-changer. I love painting this way and won’t go back.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

That's so great! I rarely use a brush these days.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Erin, I really really enjoyed watching you create this amazing and stunning double page spread. I absolutely love ❤️ ❤❤and adore it, and I love ❤❤❤ how you worked this to incorporate those three elements into the page. So I’m extremely impressed by your creativity and you too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilacook1395]

Soo amazing!❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@suejk52]

I love that you use your fingers, I have paint colors under my nails all the time.🤩

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Oh me too! Constantly!

[@Stephh2425]

I really like what you created! Subscribed too! Steph

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@LynnLBE]

Oh boy I super love how this one came out❣️❣️. I didn’t think I’d like the 3 pieces but the way you incorporated them into it with all the cool mark making❣️❣️❣️

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@anahurm4456]

I agree. At first it felt like there was no unity to the pieces and the background, but then you tied them together by pulling elements out. Super cool how it turned out feeling like they were a happy family. 😊

[@janice2992]

Can't beat messy finger painting. I don't like too much black. It turned out good. Thank you 💖

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!!

[@TashfulArt]

Wow! That was truly an amazing transformation!💯 Love it so much! ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I do like to use my fingers in the gesso. I've also used it with some acrylic paint. I think it has a more organic feel to it and look. Your page is beautiful and very inspiring for me as I journey into mixed media a little more. It definitely is not my comfort zone but I want to learn. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I checked into fodder school but it was way too expensive for me so I will try to catch what I can here in there

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I agree about using fingers. And I think I use less paint and have less paint to clean up so less waste. As far as comfort zone goes--remember it is just paper and paint. Not every page has to be a masterpiece. Just play and experiement. If you hate it, tear it out and try again. Have you been watching the free fodder school challenge? That's a fun way to get in on some of the lessons at no cost.

[@natashat2702]

turned out awesome

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@pattimcclelland6635]

I LOVE using my fingers. It helps me to tap into being that carefree child~person and just enjoy and create.

[@nwcajun]

Recently found you on You Tube and love that you use your fingers. I’ve been using a wedge makeup sponge, but I’m very tactile and not a bit worried about getting messy or having stained fingers. I love your very practical and relaxed approach to creating! Recently ordered a couple of your stamps from Joggles, but haven’t had time to use them.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

That’s so great!! Have fun and remember it’s just paper. Get loose and if it’s awful paint over it, throw it away or glue the pages together! Just keep playing!

[@kathrynmoon8793]

Ha! This video came up as a suggestion as I was scrolling....Listening to you talk about summer and rain I. Am thinking summer and rain sound good right now after eastern Iowa has received 25” of snow this past week! I love your color combinations for these pages! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journal pages!😊🙏

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Oh, yes, you have had some terrible weather recently! So cold too!

[@loriclark3755]

Fabulous!! The process holds all the fun!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

Oh wow! Your page is beautiful 😍 ❤ I love it! So colourful and cheerful 😊 I also apply gesso and paint with my fingers and I love that too ❤ so much fun! I love everything about it 💚 TYSMFS

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear others use their fingers!

[@madamekricket]

Fingers and white blouse no! Lol. Loved your ad lib talking about Maine and all:)

[@eb_mixedmedia]

😂 it’s my son’s 8th grade band shirt and it’s COVERED in paint!!

[@rhondashook3219]

I never considered incorporating my inspiration pieces so fully. Brilliant!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you liked it!

[@priskateijo]

I love that you use just regular materials anyone can buy. Many times I feel intimidated when I see others using expensive stuff I can´t afford yet. Your results are always beautiful and your videos are an invitation to try. Greetings from Mexico. 💖

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much! Yes, you can spend a lot of money art journaling but it can also be done with very little expense as well. Craft paints are so cheap and I love recycling papers, cardboard, postcards, playing cards, newspapers--almost anything. A few basic supplies can be all you need. Even the journal can be an inexpensive note book or old book.

[@telenaeldridge3737]

Wow!! This is so much fun. I love this particular color palette.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@bohobutterflies3074]

I love this so much

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@paulinestewart8188]

Please send us some of your rain - we are drying up here in British Columbia, Canada. Love all your great inspirations Erin. Thanks.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Oh how I wish I could pass it up to you!!

[@marceehampton2269]

New to your channel! I’ve been looking for art journal challenges to help keep me Inspired. Some days I don’t feel very motivated to art! I love using my fingers for paint. It gives it more of an organic feel to me, which I much prefer over straight lines and edges. Your work is beautiful.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Oh I agree. The brush just feels awkward and I cannot seem to blend as well. Thanks for the kind words!

[@mazinastaphorsiusschuller7099]

Love the process. Great result.😍

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@mariauca]

Love the textures and colors! Beautiful work!❤

[@franlynch9428]

I love it

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@rosarieramon1081]

I like it. The way you paint with your fingers...very hands on.😊👍

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks. I just prefer it for some reason.

[@cmargo10]

I love the way you explain your process as you go along. Omg, making your own stamps, brilliant, I’m stealing that! New subscriber too

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Welcome! Glad you are finding these vidoes useful!!

[@janicebrinson5940]

I have never used my fingers to apply paint ~ the thought never crossed my mind! But after watching this video, I will definitely be giving it a try!❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I love it! I love the blending it allows.

[@jacquelineayers3678]

I loved watching this - Thank you for sharing

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alanabooth5434]

Absolutely gorgeous, love everything about this.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@CraftyHope]

I only paint with my fingers from time to time, but you make me want to do it much more! Your reason and results for it are on point!!! ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much. Glad I'm not alone!!

[@heatherrowell3008]

Love it

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@leesvision]

I really like this page. I the yellows against the green. Much love ❤️ 🙏

[@journalgirl1740]

Lots of fun to watch! Thanks.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matildaarcher9187]

I love watching you add paint with your fingers, even through the video, I feel a connection with what you are doing. I need to try it myself, but I hate yucky fingers! Haha could be fun. Will keep a wet cloth next to me 💕💕

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You could try wearing a glove. I know some people do that.

[@beckywilliams2467]

Hi, I have just watched you for the first time, and have just started journaling. Will be using my finger for painting. Interior decorator for 35 years, love the feel of paint. Have replaced this art for Stain Glass. Thanks

[@barbara-dj1uo]

This process turned out FABULOUS! Very creative and fun!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@luellahobson6489]

Love your page! Love how you used your fingers. I appreciate just using stuff. And, I have stuff everywhere. Looking forward to more videos!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you! I have stuff everywhere too. I love it when I can use it in my journals.

[@artsyerinlife]

I love it!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@conniehubbell7383]

I enjoyed this process so much, will use the inner cardboard roll from toilet paper, soon. Thanks alot

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome!

[@wonderwend]

I love the idea of using your fingers!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I don't kwow why I find it preferable to a brush but I do. I love the blending and dreaminess of it.

[@maxineleo2378]

Very nice, please show me how you made the stamp?

[@MojoDi]

This is such a great idea to continue the patterns onto the background after adding the colorful tiles 😍 feeling inspired ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you feel inspired!!

[@ranchofandango]

Just wandered in. Love your work. New subscriber. Gringa living in Mexico.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Welcome! So happy you are enjoying it!

[@elizabethroyko7124]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@lesleysluyters2165]

I love this!! So colourful 🥰🥰

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@SharonMiitchell]

I like that

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@theresacurrin6395]

I love the colors and how you pulled this together ❤. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@eb_mixedmedia]

You are so welcome!

[@FluffyJvideo]

Very tickled to have found your channel! I love how you work. You have a new follower :)

[@eb_mixedmedia]

That's wonderful! Thank you and welcome!

[@lovetojournal]

Love love this journal page. So imaginative and colorful. ❤❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@diditeufel1671]

LOVE it!! I sure HOPE I try this today. Thanks so much!! FUN🎉

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@its_art_oclock]

oooh that stencil brush! love the whole page, but I need to get that brush and the stencil too !

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thank you ❤ I appreciate process videos ❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you like them!

[@revCMF]

That’s one of my favorite stencils too.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I love it!

[@michelleN3556]

I just stumbled on to this video and subscribed. I've been following you on Instagram for a while and love your work. I am also in Maine. My how the weather has changed since you posted this video! Kind of getting an autumn vibe the last couple of days!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Hi neighbor! I know what you mean. It already feels as if summer is slipping away and it barely began!!

[@louiseadams5437]

First time watcher love this hi from New Zealand

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Hi and welcome!!

[@giselalemus9057]

Loving these pages, great colors and creativity.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

Love so glad I found you that turned out great!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@maryprice8458]

Thanks for showing your process! I learned some new things😊

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Truthfully7]

I find sponges for stencils good too❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Yes, I've switched to using sponges lately. Mostly because I have worn that brush down to a nub! LOL!

[@andreaharwood-jones7503]

Gorgeous colour combinations.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciajones5907]

I just love your style!

[@ankigatoni6967]

Love the colours! So fresh!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

This is so great!!! I'm so glad this was a suggested video for me! I'd love to feature this as a tutorial if you'd be interested! And YES I am a finger painter too. 🤩

[@Truthfully7]

Fabulous, so glad that i have found you🥰🥰🥰

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you and welcome!

[@LoriUren]

I like it too! I do use my fingers a lot to paint. It's just fun to me.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

I agree. It's more fun and organic looking.

[@Usdukes]

That really turned out awesome! The colors I love.😊

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@genevievebisaillonjomini8065]

I really like it, well dôme! TFS

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@natividadmarinez]

This is beautiful, I love it!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@SueKivley]

I love this. The colors are beautiful.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!

[@debravankeuren5775]

I am SOOO into this technique! Haven’t tried it yet but intend to. I have arthritis and this will be much friendlier.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@robinmay289]

I'm new to your channel - love your calm, intuitive process. I'm a finger smearer too !

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Welcome and thank you so much!!

[@patriciadistefano7467]

Love it and the colors!

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!!

[@joseerochon2812]

love to watch the process

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanstemmet607]

Stunning pages. I just love your artwork always.

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you so much!

[@marieboutros8827]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@annettemills9583]

Gorgeous..

[@eb_mixedmedia]

Thank you!