EASY ART JOURNALING PROCESS! How to use collage in a mixed media art journal to fill your sketchbook

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

*By popular request! hope you enjoy it!! Only because I love you! xxx*

[@mysticfox1105]

We love you too and appreciate you 🌻💜

[@KrissiCreates]

I love you too Wendy !! Thank you for this very calming art Journal video !! Waves from Kansas USA

[@sarahtu06]

Sending back loads of love across the ditch Wendy and James. Really soothing process, positive passion through and through. You bring so much life into the past present and the future in your pages and also joy, strength and balance in life. Thank you for sharing your Art journaling process, I really enjoyed everything especially the last little dancing moment with your journal 🥰🦄😁..u truely are a blessing Wendy, shine bright always.

[@lynda8852]

Love your videos I am turning my sketch books into an art journal I didnt know how to go about making one till i found your video Thank you Peace and love to you and yours

[@iwillpeeyourpants3057]

I've been recovering from an eating disorder and art journaling and your videos have really helped me let go to begin again.

[@WAG24205]

Best of luck

[@iwillpeeyourpants3057]

@@WAG24205 Thank you❤

[@suev4143]

Just watching this, again (perhaps for the 3rd time or more), on a day when I have low energy, just for the therapeutic value, and to spend time in a safe place (with no judgement). I have a cup of tea today, and I so enjoy spending time with you (usually as I play in my journal or make other art, but today just sipping tea). I did an inventory of my supplies yesterday, and a bit of cleaning and reorganisation. So, spending time with you is a part of my self-care. Thank you so much for sharing with me and the rest of our KZbin family. Much love and light, and may the muse visit you often, and may you be blessed with joy and creative energy. Hugs 🤗

[@annatheres3]

Seeing a new upload from you is one of the best parts of my day! Thanks for being a light in this world xx

[@laurapalafox5934]

I feel the same😊🥰

[@highlander1194]

You are an inspiration to this 60 year old man living in the Highlands

[@sandramillar9067]

Oh yes! Having coffee and tea together! 💕☕️💕

[@nommh]

Tearing out pages of old writing journals is such a brilliant idea. I threw away all my old journals in my forties because they were taking up so much space and I knew there was very little of interest in them. I stopped journalling completely, but I can’t help scribbling and now the little shelf I keep the journals in is ready to burst again. Now I know what to do. And I love the flower in your hair, it sparks joy.

[@laurapalafox5934]

Yeah! I watch your videos every day, no matter how many times! I really love your page, your personality, all of you! Thankful so much Wendy!

[@collageartist-jacquied3180]

Wendy, I just love how you open yourself to everyone, sharing your thoughts and so many things. I try to help myself realize that by watching others create I am getting something out of it. Thank you for affirming that for me. It makes ME a better artist by doing so. I try to not focus on the fact that I have been losing my energy levels since I am aging. My whole art practice has changed. I somehow had more energy when my daughter was younger, in school, working full time-and I created on top of that. Now, I feel blessed to sit and truly create on a consistent basis. Your words bless me. Thank you.

[@jolynnbailey5672]

You have given me a whole new creative road to stroll down...multi-media art...putting all kinds of things together...blending...painting...smudging....cutting...until it expresses my vision...and adding my words if they are needed---or not. Best of all...it inspires and invigorates...me! Wendy, all I can say is---it's too many hours until next Friday!!! See you virtually again soon:)

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

big massive virtual hugs Jolynn, TY soo soo miuch xxxxx happy creating x

[@wanpy9045]

Love the ending of your video where you dance with your journal 😊. I am creating with you💕

[@susanhimmel1250]

Thank you so much! I just love your videos. I’m an artist too and feeling very isolated just like everyone else during this lockdown. When I watch your videos and read the comments, I feel so much more connected to an art community. 🙏🏻

[@suzannegill9233]

After a tough day, I love watching you create. It's true it does sooth and also makes me get up and do something creative myself. Thank you for all the de-stressing xxx

[@wildrozes2696]

I moved into a Retirement Village recently... You are a lovely daily reminder of how beautiful life is! Thankyou 🙏

[@Spedhomeschoolcoach]

I can watch these all day...

[@LisaIsabelle]

Your soft voice, your delightful accent, your calm energy, combined with the sound of paper being moved around and glued... I FELL ASLEEP. 🤭 It was such a great nap, gonna go back and watch again now!

[@chrisr792]

Who needs therapy, always feel better after watching your videos, thank you Wendy xx

[@pyenygren2299]

I doodled in my bullet journal while watching you. 👩‍🎨

[@McCracken257]

I look forward to your videos every week. Watching them always inspires me.

[@RebeccaAnnSinkula]

I really love watching you create, Wendy! Not only is it therapeutic, but it keeps me motivated to create and try new things. Not just for the Art... but because it's good for my Mental Health! I love you! Big hugs and coffee cheers from California. xx.

[@alicejump2290]

Combing the update on the journal and doing the collage page gave us such a nice informative and inspiring tea time visit! Blessed and safe days!

[@chewillowravenlaura6144]

Hi Wendy , I really loved todays video ...really put my mind in a peaceful place ...I lost my little brother 4 days ago to cancer , and I always turn to your videos for a calming peace for my soul ...so thank you so much

[@thek9girl1017]

Wendy! You are so on the mark. I find watching videos of ppl creating art, ppl organizing very therapeutic. Love your videos and ideas!

[@nicolaj3294]

Saturday mornings in Australia, coffee in hand watching Unexpected Gypsy, very therapeutic. Thank you Wendy ❤💜💚💛

[@Kimsta]

Tuesday morning in Australia, coffee in hand and watching this happy fairy while I work away in my creative cave, such good company! 🍁🦋

[@josesantos-cc6no]

because of your dedication to art, your brushes are not cheap; they have a very high value. i wish i can just have one of them, just because you touch them.

[@jennyc5132]

Never long enough Wendy!! May I say having your hair up really suits you!! Thanks for another informative session🙏😊

[@deirdreburris4581]

I enjoy watching your videos while I crochet.

[@PrettyLeoKitty]

Watching your videos is very therapeutic, I just love to draw or knit and crochet while watching your videos.❤️

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I live this! I love Rosina Watchmeister’s cats, what a lovely art page. X

[@angelinamichelle8474]

Ps Watching others create is definitely therapeutic in my slump times. Thanks again!

[@MzLyons]

You bring such peace to my chaos... I can never Thank you enough ❤️

[@chris10tjeuh]

I had a block …i just sit on my desk and see you make art and talk , and slowly make some of mine to …thx ✨❤️ 🎨🙏🏻✨

[@nekok9257]

I have spent the last 2 days watching most of your videos. i absolutely love all of them

[@GillianCrossArt]

I watched in the evening so had a wine with you instead of a cuppa. I've just started art journaling in my handmade journal, inspired by our new garden. Interesting to see you just painted the background out. The cats looked great.

[@candaceburton1747]

I love the way Wendy says, "collage". 💜

[@WAG24205]

I love the art journaling videos! But wait... I love all your videos and have been going back to catch up on all I’ve missed since I’m a fairly new subscriber! You are so unique. Love your style. And your studio.

[@rainbowparrotart]

I’ve been following your videos for a while and I totally love your style. I don’t know of any other creators who engage with the camera in such a sweet, caring, and authentic way. It feels so wholesome! Thank you for sharing your medicine with us 💜 And, I dance in my videos too haha 🙌🤸‍♀️

[@KG-uc2qm]

I have recently come upon you and your art ( therapy). I’m in my mid 60s and for the last 40 years I’ve been battling my way through years of trauma. I’ve been aware of my need to find my way and searching for ways of expressing. At an early age , art was my love but had it squashed. Just watching you snd your lovely work I found joy. I now realized I’ve also found a way of expression. Can’t tell you what you’ve done for my heart and soul. To you I send gratitude!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

That's amazing to hear, thank you so much for sharing. You have warmed my heart today indeed. xxx Happy creating and healing xxx

[@mbbellon6623]

Thank You for last weeks and this weeks art journalling

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

So glad you enjoyed them Mary xxx

[@sandyroberts8159]

This is one of your best videos. I love to. Listen to you but even more, love to watch you actually do art. Thanks!

[@greyfeather7857]

I always suspected it did me good to just watch someone else creating. Sometimes I paint along or paint afterwards. Thankful for your explanation 🤗🙏🏻⭐️🎨

[@karenanderson6443]

Lovely time, blessed by your joy and grace as you create 🌸💕🙏🏻. Thank you!

[@adrianblanco4740]

Thank you for showing ya this technique of erasing the backgruond as you emphazise the figures if the Cats. I Wil definitely use this concept un my art journaling books. Just loved this video . Surely watching It a few more times until lovely gypsy Wendy offers us a new art session. Could not day bye without remarking about the younger you look since I first bounced into your Page. Your work is enhancing your looks. You are so.much more relaxed. Imagine James os Happy with this tío. Haha. CU then.💓

[@stephenjohnson4879]

Fabulous video ... really enjoyed watching you create and it genuinely cheered me up. Thank you.

[@collenemeeks5212]

I always love watching your videos. I feel like I've had a nice visit with a artist friend and sometimes I paint, sometimes I sew or many other arts I do afterwards or along the way.I know you don't quite get the same privilege as we do so I try to leave a comment so you get a little feed back and interaction as well and I just want you to know how much you touch other hearts. Let's face it. If you had to get to know everyone that follows you. You wouldn't have time to do anything else. But so you know. You are greatly appreciated ❤

[@scarletlea5748]

This was lovely to watch and I love the cats 🐱. You look so pretty with your little red flower in your hair. Big hugs 🤗 and thank you for your time in making this video for us. I Drew the cats and I’m no artist !! ❤️

[@mariakirchner6437]

Beautiful Wendy! Creativity is definitely a great healer...thank-you . Maria xxx

[@Mia-sp8jc]

OMGosh, the faces you draw are so compelling! Wonderful journal pages* The eyes you draw are perfect - I can never get both eyes to come out close to the same way.

[@angelinamichelle8474]

I really enjoyed watching u integrate art journals. This is very appealing

[@crystalfawn1608]

💟 happy weekend vibes ☕

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

You too!! xx

[@missylou_art8741]

It's been so hectic and stressful lately with all the busy " life stuff". This video is just what was needed today. it was so calming and inspiring as always.

[@jennymay4720]

I love your vlogs, and journalling ideas. Thanks so much.

[@pameladelancey5834]

Thank you so much Wendy for allowing us to watch your process!!! It is so very therapeutic to watch!!!❤ Having my coffee and watching your videos is the perfect start to my day!! Thank you❤❤❤

[@sheilaghwhite6701]

A pleasant, relaxing interlude , thanks Wendy. Just what I needed today.😍😍xx

[@gingerbryant2347]

Love watching ❤️ Hope you have a lovely weekend!

[@teresabrown836]

Good evening Wendy, magnificent and so relaxing to watch you do your work, thank you again for sharing with us . I so look forward to Friday, time with a artists that gives her soul , Lovely music , have a peaceful weekend. Soft warm hugs 🤗 Teresa xx

[@theheleneway8945]

Oh what a beautiful mug!💚💙❤

[@jaycham17]

Great video. Relaxing and fun to watch. Inspirational too. Thanks!

[@jsams4990]

Thank you for taking us inside your very personal space - it truly is therapeutic watching someone else create 😊💕 and inspires me to get off my butt and back to creating so thank you for that 😉 So happy I discovered your channel a few months ago as your videos are a bright light in my day. It feels like I'm connecting with a long lost friend, a kindred soul, when I watch them. Thank you for the massive amount of work you put into creating this beautiful space for us, especially needed in these difficult times. I hope, through our comments, we can return a little bit of joy and love to you as well because love really is the answer. You are a bright light and your beautiful accent is so therapeutic 😻 Much love from across the big pond in Nova Scotia, Canada 💕 🇨🇦

[@Kerri-AnnLoves2Craft]

I never thought about using my gel medium with my acrylics ❤

[@maxineoliver7404]

So far, I'm enjoying watching you in gluing the pages together and painting over the background of the cats. So far, by watching, is very encouraging and motivating! My creative energy is going!! You're absolutely right, it is a process in order to get great results in the end! I'm enjoying having a cup of Black tea( with cream and monkfruit sweetner which has a bit of an appearance of coffee) along with watching the process!!☕

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

I'm 30 seconds in and just loving your painting station gallery wall! Look at your pretty mermaid! :)

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Woohoo! TY Deb xxxx She actually needs fixing!

[@negritamosha7389]

Love your style, love your art, thanks for share and yes you are a light in this World blesss you. 😍🙏

[@laurapalafox5934]

I love all your things you do.! Ty for everything and always enjoy take a cop of coffee with you❤😊

[@nicola4789]

I mainly do collages and writings in my journals so this is quite something to see all you do. It's major league for me! Thank you for sharing!

[@lauriedunn6198]

A lot of positive energy here. I really like how you lighten up the page so the cats show up. Thank you for sharing!

[@connieblackburn1265]

I look forward to seeing your videos every week. You are very inspiring with your artwork. Love your new studio!❤️

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

I just watched you work and it did feel very calming and relaxing. Thank you for sharing you creative time with us.

[@LUCKEY11202.]

Thank you, I enjoyed watching the process of you creating.

[@adrianblanco4740]

Hi dear Wendy. Its me Diana once more. Was waiting for your online art journaling work this new friday. Iove your paintings and drawings and I am so Happy when I see your answers to my little comnents.

[@sandramillar9067]

I thoroughly enjoyed this Wendy. It is so soothing to my hurting heart. Sending you loves 💕. 🐱 🐱🐱😊

[@OmarAvilesCreative]

How nurturing and therapeutic to hear and watch you collage your beautiful journal! Thank you for sharing so much of your time with us! Your ability to express your artistic side is fabulous! Great video!

[@hillarybergen614]

I have so many good memories of Mod Podge and making collages with my mother. Now I want to pull out all my journals, take them apart, and "re-process" them. And yes...it's all about the creation and creativity.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes! Do it! It's sooo fun xx

[@RebeccaAnnSinkula]

Mod Podge is simply magical!!

[@sandrataylor6507]

Loved watching you and your process. Thank you so much ❤️

[@adrianblanco4740]

Since I started this kind of journaling I have created five different little books. For different needs and uses. You are so right to say its a good day to begin our day. Lovely weekend dear Wendy. Lots of warm hugs from this freezing place on this spring afternoon.

[@ericak.f.oreilly7863]

I love you art style so much! So natural and cute!

[@chrisjampolski5019]

A bit late to the party and new to your channel and journaling. You have inspired a non artist to give it a go and create what ever I am feeling.❤😊

[@joybeasley3659]

I really enjoyed this week’s video, it felt really special to follow your process. Thank you so much for doing this. I am taking my tea and heading for my crafting space! ☺️

[@nsweisthal]

You are so sweet and soooooo talented. I created with you, fun! Loved the final result🦋

[@fionamacdonald6778]

Thank you for sharing Wendy - loved this video 💕

[@helencarpenter9158]

Thank you Wendy 🙏. Loved the video. 💗. Found it very relaxing to watch and informative . Love the look that you made and I can imagine the pages being really tactile . I shall look forward to your next video. Love to you and all🧚‍♀️💫💕

[@unplugged2842]

I loved this video, thank you. I am doing craft for the 1st time since a child, doing a junk journal and it’s so therapeutic, I am dabbing paint, cutting, gluing and I feel calm 🥰

[@jaredbomgardnet3877]

Thank you for your videos, they are very comforting during difficult times. I love the artwork and sketches. Very inspiring

[@marinariquelme4081]

You are such a joy to watch and you bring a beautiful calmest you are such a beautiful soul and you are so talented I love your art😊❤❤❤❤

[@sharontrueman3221]

Lovely seeing you working again Wendy. Your joy in creating reflects my own and makes me smile big.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Well that makes me smile big too xxx TY Sharon xx

[@katjathefranknfurter2374]

I've been so looking forward to watch the latest of your little waves of love you send out to the world and... Hello! There they are... Rosina's cats! What a lovely surprise! Thank you for the healthy little interventions you send out to the world - now I don't have to feel bad anymore when I only watch instead of doing something myself if I don't feel like it. It's taking care of myself from now on. :-)

[@Nathalie_MR]

I find it quite relaxing and soothing to watch someone create art. I love to see the process and how everything comes together at the end. Thank you for sharing!

[@weaver7249]

I have learned a lot. This is what I need, so much. Thank You!

[@jwhlr2055]

What I love about you Is Your feeling your book and Enjoying the feel of the pages coming together Yes I went back on my art and Mushed together stuff Yup that is my word My mother London England born Would say mushed Like mashed potatoes You are so so fun Thank you

[@janetcoates3887]

Thank you so so much for sharing time in your art journal with us all !! 💙

[@dianaharrison2280]

So inspiring yet so restful, also full of technical detail - can't wait to get back into my studio to carry on creating - thank you, Wendy, for your caring spontaneity

[@karenbauer5650]

Your soothing voice calms me and encourages me! I am crafting alone, finishing making a book cover, painted, papered, soon will attach the signatures. Your designs are always fun, and yes I'm having tea, always! Have a great week!!

[@argusfleibeit1165]

That was very refreshing. You are right, it is therapeutic just to watch someone else create. I have been stuck down in a pit of dysfunction for a long time. I'm working on projects in my head, but they are not emerging so far. I am adopting a wait and see attitude. I tried pressuring myself, but it was not only ineffective, but very unpleasant.

[@blommaontour]

Love your art journals and the lovely faces you draw and paint - love the style, always remind me of fairys.

[@agonz1438]

Everything was lovely... loved spending time here. I was drawing. See you next time... Virtual Hug to you as well.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Love the art Journaling. I had such a stressful week last week and was so happy to find your video. Was watching a sweet movie this morning trying to calm myself and suddenly burst into tears over a scene that touched me personally. So I guess it was time for a good cry to release those emotions. People can be so mean. But you always inspire me Wendy! Thank you so much❣ Love to you and James💕🍀 No wonder I always feel better after spending time with you ⚖

[@helencarpenter9158]

Sending you a hug💗. It sometimes really helps to have a good cry. I can empathise with you. Hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself. Much love🙏💫🧚‍♀️

[@blissrenee1]

Thank you for another inspiring video!

[@val6937]

Your very inspiring.I’m so glad to find your channel. Got my sketchbook out! 😄

[@dianaclift9271]

Thanks Wendy, I absolutely loved watching you journal. I love your videos especially this one xxx

[@janstroud8948]

Loved seeing your techniques.. Very inspiring 🌞

[@purplesuzylou]

Thanks Wendy, that was lovely to watch and you are so right! Love is the answer 🙂❤️