Exploring the Beauty of Black and White in my Art Journal 🖤🤍

In my latest video, I take you on a journey through one of my favorite black and white art journals. The spread I just finished tonight holds a special place in my heart, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. The exploration of shades, the play with contrast, and the overall aesthetic appeal of black and white in my art journals spreads truly fascinate me. Let me know what you think. This video really explores the process and how one element relates and informs the other.

[@catherinecarterartstudio]

I love the way you stop when something unexpected reveals itself, going with the process. That's how we work with divine inspiration, accepting the cooperative process with a higher power. Thank you for the beauty, as always, Alison! 💖

[@AlisonWellsART]

Yes yes going with the process - its a very freeing and exciting way to work with intuition. I know you do the same in your work. Thanks for the feedback 🥰

[@londongael414]

That turned out beautiful! Removing the tape to create that frame instantly gave the piece depth. Love the idea of a black and white journal.

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thank you- yes removing tape from any piece to reveal a clean stark boarder is always magical 😅🤩

[@handgathered]

Wonderful spread! Your mark making is fabulous and now I need to mark something.

[@AlisonWellsART]

🤣🤣thank you - please do.

[@maxinerolka6590]

Awesome idea. You are so creative.

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thank you glad you liked it.

[@sandirodman6756]

Really enjoyed this! I never went to art school! I can only imagine how you grew! 😊

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thank you so much - I learned alot of technical skills at art school but there’s a lot of old mindsets n conditioning that I had to definitely unteach myself. I think people can become good artist and have a thriving art career without art school

[@jenskinnerart2468]

I also love B & W it relaxes me more than working with colour. I am thrilled to have found you and your B & W journal. You are lovely to listen too and your artwork is beautiful.

[@AlisonWellsART]

Yes B/W is so relaxing and some experts claim it evokes more emotion n self reflection than color does. Thank you Glad you found my work.

[@helencassele1672]

Hi. Liked this journal page. Never thought about making a black and white journal until now but I see one in my future. I subscribed and will look at more of your postings. Liked listening to your commentary. Glad there was no awful music like so many feel the need to play on their vids, drives me batty. Thanks!

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thanks for subscribing im so happy you see black and white journals in your future yahh! You made me laugh 😂with "Drives me Batty" are u from the Caribbean? thats what we say there 🤣🤣

[@paulettezoe3832]

Thank you for taking us through this inspiration from start to finish. I love listening to you thinking out loud as you go along. What a beautiful process and product. Balance!

[@AlisonWellsART]

Oh thank you so much for sharing that with me 😊it encourages me to do more

[@TheMarvelousBeautyChannel1]

1000th subscriber here! I love B & W in my art and planners.

[@AlisonWellsART]

No way - were you? thank you thank you thank you! 🤩yahhh lucky 1000

[@clareallen6413]

I love it! Cx

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thanks for watching glad you liked it

[@MaryGadsby]

I just love this!

[@nathaliecrestois9156]

thanks for your tips

[@AlisonWellsART]

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching my video.

[@kellythesequel]

This is gorgeous

[@lawrencevoghell6226]

Really nice. Thanks

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thank you- you are welcome

[@sharonhall2867]

I learned so much by watching your process, and love the finished page. The white dots inside your circles sang to me! Thanks so much.

[@AlisonWellsART]

They did? 🎶 - yahh happy to hear that- i just love embellishing with dots and they really worked well inside those circles. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ishka28]

I love black & white. Looks like you had a lot of fun.

[@AlisonWellsART]

Tons 🎉😅

[@FlowerLover108]

What a beautiful energy you have! Great art and process!

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thank you so much -made my day🙂

[@heatherrowell3008]

Ohh, i love this. I've just stumbled upon your channel

[@sandyhairston3943]

Love it, Im currently working in black journal

[@lorrainesaliba5469]

Hi dear Alison ! This has been so amazing watching you create this awesome piece from start to finish ! I am ever so grateful to You for sharing your full process while sharing your thoughts as well ! I love black and white and have been playing with collages since SketchBook Revival 2023 where I got to know about You and your wonderful works ! I do hope that Karen will have that once again in 2024 ! I love your Grateful Quotes which you incorporate in your art ! I sincerely Thank You dear Alison and I send you love , Blessings and wish you the best of health and happiness in your life. Warmest regards…. Lorraine 🤗🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@AlisonWellsART]

Oh what a lovely comment thank you for the kinds words and best wishes I appreciate that. Im so happy you found me during Sketchbook Revival I met a lot of wonderful creatives during that summit.Im so glad you enjoyed this video. Best wishes to you as well. Thanks 😊

[@neecywatson8250]

New subscriber!!!! Love your creativity❤️

[@AlisonWellsART]

Thanks so much for subscribing bc then i can go live here when i reach 1000 - appreciate it.

[@Moondapplemixedmedia]

Great video! I’m inspired to do my own black and white page if not a whole little journal!

[@AlisonWellsART]

Yah that makes me happy - please do - I'd love to see 🤩

[@RikkaFeuz]

Thanks for all the great insights! I love your video!

[@AlisonWellsART]

So happy to hear that it was fun to create. Thanks for watching.

[@alisonpickard-is7oc]

You've inspired me. I'm definitely making a black and white journal.

[@AlisonWellsART]

🎉yahhh so happy to hear that

[@paulasolomon1285]

i love this video!! thank you for sharing your knowledge and art process. i too, can"t wait to start my b&w journal🥰

[@AlisonWellsART]

Yes yes start one. They are so fun. Plus when you use a limited palette the ideas really start to flow.

[@ishka28]

i love the white border. I wonder if using a heatgun on the tape would help?

[@AlisonWellsART]

You know ive heard that before but forgot about that - thanks for reminding me. Have you tried it? does it work?

[@ishka28]

@@AlisonWellsART no i haven’t tried it as don’t do enough painting and I forget about taping. I’m going to start though as I really like the way it looks.

[@walkinjo1]

Heat gun/hair dryer works great in taking tape off it softens the adhesive for,easier removal

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Gosh, b&w works beautifully! What pen are you using for embellishing? And the white border is effective too.

[@AlisonWellsART]

Yes black and whites are just soo stunning🤩. i cant remember the brands of the pens i used will check for you but they are not waterproof. I would suggest the posca black paint pens they are acrylic paint in a pen form - my favorite

[@AlisonWellsART]

One pen was brand "Touch" pen that is not water proof and the other brand "Universal" fine tip -that one is permanent marker so it is water proof

[@margaretpinsent6388]

@@AlisonWellsART thank you!

[@puresunrays80]

Downvoted because of the music. Tutorials are enough on their own with the voiceover. The music alienates a lot of people. There are many who will be triggered by sensory overload from the visual, voice and music. It's such a shame because it's an interesting video.