HOW TO GET UNSTUCK IN YOUR ART PRACTICE...JUST MAKE ART: Junk Art Journaling/Abstract Art Practice

[@melindastauffer2453]

Yes, you are an artist!! I love your work and appreciate how you explore with so many mediums that you incorporate into your art pieces. So inspiring!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! It's so much fun to play with different mediums. 😊

[@alysonhovanec6314]

You’re an ARTIST! In every way! It took me years to call myself an artist, and think I am good at many things, not great at all of them! 😂😂❤❤ thank you for all the glorious inspiration!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you, it means so much to me that you find my art inspiring! ❤️

[@kathysunshine699]

I was very inspired by your “crazy side” paper…I cannot wait to get all my scraps out and make the smaller! Your Page makes me think of shelves of pretty boxes that hold fancy creams and cosmetics at a high end cosmetic store…My second thought was shelves of wee books at a fairy’s library!..I love all those types of colors and patterns… Thankyou for sharing! Also Love both wood panel pictures! I love the more muted one with the circle with the stitching,but also the bright one with all the cool definite marks,because looking at it made me feel happy to see all those bright colors and patterns!🎉❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I'm so glad the video inspired you to get creative! I'm ready to do another one. 🥰

[@BarnoSarco]

I wouldnt have guessed that this video had 33 views... you deserve millions!!! I found this looking for inspiration out of my art block and you've helped me immensely. Your art is beautiful. Please keep the passion and making more so the world can see. ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! It's only been up for an hour so there's still hope 😆. I'm really just learning so I wasn't sure I would do this post since one of the bits of advice from a video was don't show your work....just keep it for yourself. It means so much that you found inspiration....I guess this means posting was the right thing to do. We all get stuck and have doubts so I felt it was good to just be honest about it. 😊

[@BarnoSarco]

@heartandsoulfuldesign I didn't even notice it was just posted! I figured it was older because I just started looking for a video to help get me out of my art block because I want to use my talent and make a career out of it. I guess I was meant to find your account and art! You deserve every subscriber you have and more! Thanks again. 😁

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@kathysunshine699]

I was very inspired by your “crazy side” paper…I cannot wait to get all my scraps out and make the smaller! Your Page makes me think of shelves of pretty boxes that hold fancy creams and cosmetics at a high end cosmetic store…My second thought was shelves of wee books at a fairy’s library!..I love all those types of colors and patterns… Thankyou for sharing!🎉❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I’m so glad you’re inspired to get those scraps out and play!

[@Gabby-ey9br]

I just love your art pieces made with strips and metalic pens...they look like priceless art from hundreds of years ago....please frame them. People would buy them, i am certain. I would..!!!!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

That's so kind of you! I'll keep that in mind. 🙏🏼

[@nancyfox6542]

I love all your creative endeavors. The collage strips and doodling are amazing ! 😍

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! So much fun to play around with, right?

[@Ann-eh7ii]

Love your art work. Finally getting my craft garage finished so I can do gelli printing and other types of dyeing papers. You are an inspiration. ❤❤❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much. 😊 Garage craft spaces are the best!....for some reason you don't feel as worried about making a mess 😂 I started the junk journal in a garage craft space.

[@oneheart19]

Wow, we must be twins separated at birth, lol! Everything you said, the "mood" breaks, getting distracted, losing interest for awhile partway through a project, etc. AND using strips from paintings and prints to make new collages and even the doodling on top. I also use the cuttings from my "recycled" collage pages. I use some of my mixed up collages as background for ATCs or tags for journals, then add a focal image and doodle. They are truly one of a kind. I'm so happy to have found your channel!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome! I'm glad you found my channel. I was pretty sure/hoping I wasn't the only one so thank you for letting me know you are out there. It makes my creative soul happy to know I'm not alone in the way my brain works. 😊

[@oneheart19]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign I found your IG. Your work is beautiful. I used to do beadwork (my fav was bead embroidery) jewelry for many years, and some metalwork too. Life is interesting indeed!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Wow....we do have a lot in common! 🥰

[@mikemelissaporter]

I love your junk journal ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much 😊

[@laurelarnold4198]

Wow can I relate! I split time between Maine and Massachusetts with no set schedule. I have some but not all supplies in both places. I invariably get into the flow and then realize the thing I need is at the other house. Argh! It tends to put a damper on creativity. I haven't solved it yet. I LOVE the papers you have made from remnants! They are beautiful.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad there's someone out there who understands. 🙏🏼☺️💞

[@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968]

Hello Sherri. It’s always so nice to see your videos Dear. ❤️🫶🏽❤️🫶🏽

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so sweet! 🥰

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

I always love your inspired work. Thank you for making your videos

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@cr3701]

Glad you’re back, I’ve missed your videos!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks! I hope to be working on a more soon. 😊

[@patriciaclark5428]

I really like your beautiful paper stash.❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks, it's a little out of control! 😉

[@lizward8410]

I can totally relate. In fact it's hard for me to do anything really creative if I'm not in the mood. I have a stack of framed pictures that I want to hang like a gallery wall but just haven't been in the mood. 😊 I do look forward to your videos though ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Liz. I'll try to keep the videos coming so you have something to watch when you're feeling creative again. 😊

[@lisamclain2549]

I love your work! This got me excited to try using some of my gelli prints. Thanks so much!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! It's so much fun to play with them, right? 😊

[@carolbeeding4270]

😍❤️

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Carol 🥰

[@cr3701]

What weight paper do you use when you are printing out digitals? Thank you

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I think you misunderstood me. In this video I'm referring to gel prints and not digital prints. One of my favorite papers for gel printing used in this video is Japanese rice paper. If you are not familiar with gel printing, here is a link to my gel printing playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLLZLDkP8ZTq05aBxe7Rh3-WO1un71ybk9. If you would like information on printing digitals, my choice of paper depends on what I'm using the digital for. I have made a couple of videos specifically on this subject. I'd start with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioDCnZmBj7d4p8k. I hope this is more helpful for you. Thank you for watching and for your question. ❤️