How to Start an Art Journal!

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[@Enchantelle]

i really like the point you made about art being a series of decisions. it's so easy to get stuck and wonder if you're doing "the right thing", so you end up not making any. i'll definitely refer back to this point the next time i feel like i'm dwelling too much on something. thank you jordan 💛

[@feedingmysoul7195]

I agree with the whole decisions thing. Make something, anything is what I tell myself :D

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Same. This was something I really needed to hear.

[@meghans2785]

i’m 13 years old and i was recently diagnosed with clinical depression. a month ago, i reached a plateau and nothing i did felt worth the effort, and nothing inspired me. making an art journal was such a great decision. its so easy and it makes me feel like i’ve done something for the day, even if it’s just recording my thoughts and gluing some papers down.

[@idk-oc8nx]

I hope you get better 😊❤️

[@yhukh]

do you have discord? if you ever need anyone to talk to i am here bb 🖤🖤🥺

[@mia-ft5iz]

𝑎𝑤𝑤 𝑖 ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦 :) ♡︎ 𝐷𝑜 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝐾𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑊ℎ𝑜 𝐼𝑠 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑

[@bethdelmonte-catanese6925]

That's wonderful that you are inciteful enough at 13 to realize the positive effects art journaling has on your mental health. You should be extremely proud of yourself and for doing positive things for yourself. I hope you keep feeling better and always remember that you can always reach out if you are struggling. Be well @meghan s

[@mosshed3418]

ur doing super well, taking that initiative is super important in recovering/bettering yourself n im glad u found something that helps

[@AnneEonnie]

The editing is so aesthetic, soft and relaxing

[@cosycatcris]

Finally found a super nice art journal video. All of the rest that I've watched have so many rules and I feel like it's too tedious for my style. I just want a calming, non scheduled journal theme. Thank you so much for this video! ❤️ ✨

[@calismith]

your videos always inspire me to create

[@CassandraJoyOfficial]

Love your videos! They’re so calming and full of creativity! 💛

[@Y04SOB1]

I don't want to self diagnose but I think I have bipolar disorder. I feel lazy all the time. I never get enough sleep, I can't get anything done. Other days I'm so energetic but I just cannot find the thing in me to feel happiness. But I've started an art journal today and it made me feel so much better.

[@lune8533]

Wishing the best for you ❤️ Take care

[@Y04SOB1]

@@lune8533 Thank youuu

[@mintykitten9625]

i love how you cat is just sitting in the back like “hAi” in some scenes

[@CraftingwithBo]

Thank you! This gave me courage to get started. Love your journal!!!!!

[@rewilding_rose]

Nice to see you again, Jordan! Thanks for the inspiration! My painting and drawing practice has completely dried up during quarantine, so perhaps I'll give art journaling a try. I always love the mix of collage, drawing, and painting that you create. Perhaps you could make a Skillshare class on art journaling! *wink, wink*

[@tia4146]

Straight up.PRODUCTIVITY.

[@JMArtTOWN]

Oh my god!!! I really enjoyed watching your video, please keep sharing more 😍😍😍 and keep in touch 😍

[@juliaosgood7853]

This is just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@mbradlegavan]

i cant really even draw, idk why am i here. also lovie, ur journal looks beyond pretty

[@sophia7145]

Love everything about you ❤️

[@darielee6140]

great works! so productive!

[@elsewakker230]

Thanks for your inspiration! I love it 😍

[@earthtofystudio]

I so love all your videos! 🥰🤩

[@arz.imins0]

Your video are so awesome

[@arnavdalal05]

please do a house tour video u are so talentedddd !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@artdhananjay]

Watched a nice interesting video... Stay connected...Amazing!

[@naztj6004]

Love x

[@trisharooz]

What’s that thing you’re using to stamp out letters at 1:49?

[@michelkleban1645]

I can't get passed the ads, won't let me skip ads!!?

[@wisperingbeard]

Hi Jordan...can I ask where you found that black box shown at 2:14? I’ve been looking for boxes just like it and can’t find them in that size anywhere.

[@verderaven]

The ones I have that are that size are from Ikea.

[@nisavural5735]

font name pls

[@BellaMarie123]

You are such an inspiration! I’m not even an art person, but you always make me feel productive and calm.

[@DazzlingHomeProducts]

yeah💗💗

[@yzzpatel7540]

So true

[@taishabenitez7847]

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[@sindhujasai1345]

I have come to love this concept of "collage sort of a sticking whatever you think is pretty on a book" kind of art. I wouldn't have to be nervous about everything to be perfect or how it should be.

[@jenniferhuerta5935]

Anyone else really missing her videos right now? :(

[@Elisse256]

Yeah i hope she posts soon :'(

[@jisoochoi21]

A question... what is the difference between scrapbooking and art journaling???

[@wonderwonder30]

Nothing really, an art journal is whatever you want it to be, that’s what great about it. I guess you could say a scrapbook is a little more decorated with purpose and organizing and an art journal is snippets of your life in a more free way...I guess.

[@dianemccarty2996]

I think of a scrapbook as mostly a decorative photo album, and an art journal as mostly an art diary.

[@uniquewhimsy622]

Diane McCarty that’s correct. Scrapbook is for memories and art journal is for expressing creativity.

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

And if it's a scrajournal it's an art diary with photo memories?

[@illusory7862]

Scrapbooking focuses more on keeping and organizing memories/experiences and art journaling is more for keeping inspirations and ideas all in one place.

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

The only thing I'm thinking is 'wow, I wish I were in walking distance of an art store, let alone one as awesome as that.' lol

[@nena9846]

This was such a well made, thoughtful video that I didn't know I needed to watch. I am someone who struggles with indecision and I never thought that art could help me overcome it. I am starting an art journal today for the first time and this video was really inspiring. Thank you for creating this, much love to you sister

[@ayeshazamar3563]

Trust me, i subscribed within 15 seconds of watching, i love LOVE your aesthetic, like i can't even explain 😭💜💜💜

[@demi1951]

As a guy who has previously thought journaling wasn't a thing worth time I was completely wrong. I had just started playing the game red dead redemption 2 which I had gotten the curiosity to start a journal. It is also helpful for my stress and loneliness.

[@teddiihikari]

The decision thing was definitely something I needed to hear. Thank you Jordan ❤️

[@LesleyTaylor101]

So incredibly inspired by this way of explaining “art”.

[@carriecardwell608]

I am so so glad I ran across this video! I have been wanting to get into art for about a year-and-a-half. I have collected watercolors, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, neocolor II (that are on the way), distress crayons, alcohol markers, different pencils and pens... I bought an art Journal that looks exactly like the one you bought except it has a cardboard cover instead of black. Oh, I also have watercolor paper and some smooth Bristol paper as well as some mixed media paper... I've watched hundreds of tutorial videos... I have basically done everything (and then some) in order to start art projects and art journaling... Yet I have done nothing more then a few doodles in my mixed media notebook. My art Journal is sitting at the foot of my bed with a black bag of all of my materials (well most of them)... I keep saying to myself over and over again that "today I'm going to do something in my art Journal," and I want to... Really bad! What you said makes so much sense... One of my biggest faults is that I am super indecisive. I have such a hard time making decisions. It never occurred to me that that was the main problem... I knew it had nothing to do with my desire to do art work... I just don't know where to start. After watching your video and hearing what you had to say, I now know that it's okay that I don't know where to start, I just need to start. That's where the indecisiveness problem is. Today, I REALLY am going to make an art journal entry... I have no idea what, LOL... But that's okay. I have all the materials... I may close my eyes and just pick up one and then start with that. Anyways, I realize this is a really long comment... It just really opened my mind as to what my issue has been all along! Thank you for making and posting this video ... Please keep up the good work, you really are inspiring people ️ ❤️

[@geanneroseramos1907]

Just by watching I'm getting ideas and inspiration. At the same time, I am feeling relaxed with your voice and music... 😊

[@jerrypolentino1886]

Do you know what is the name's music?

[@touching9636]

I love your video🧡You are an inspiration. I love your space a lot. Your video make me feel relaxing. Thank you for sharing.

[@tammykriskie2233]

Great video ! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing ... Looking forward to your next video.

[@TheArtofBree]

Your art teacher sounds incredible! I always wonder where I’d be if my art teachers tried to instill life lessons instead of trying to turn us into them

[@AngelGrey_]

I love this so muchh, especially the part about decisions. I'm really trying to get into journaling 💕

[@naamalivnat5066]

Hi Jordan!!!! I love you 💕

[@Sindhu150]

Thank you soo much!!!!! Those quotes are really inspiring like your videos...

[@sohini5331]

I was eagerly waiting for your video. It's been awhile you didn't upload any. I am so so happy for this new one. I love everything you do, make, create. Also a request, please do post on Instagram more often pleaseeeee. Your flatlays are frickin amazing 😭😭❤❤. Keep shining. Love from India ❤

[@littleari7872]

I really love watching these art jounal videos... I am not that good of an artist but I love these things. 👼

[@lunadazzle8768]

hello jordan..♥️ I'm from India🇮🇳 I really enjoyed watching all your videos inside and I live in it... !! Whenever I watch your videos I always forget the consonant in it... I'm so glad I found your channel because I started to realize its greatness and I'm happy every time I watch it....♥️I was thinking in my mind that I could start a thing right now, but I didn't have any hope for it...But I don't have any kind of motivation So I went to somewhere very depressed and looked for something..At that time your wonderful words were heard in my ear..I was looking for many...But there is no peace of mind...♥️💫 That's why I am so glad I saw your videos..!!

[@roxxxion5528]

Im from Pakistan fellow indian sister☺☺

[@mysticmoonist2821]

I’m from India too!!

[@lunadazzle8768]

@@mysticmoonist2821 ♥️

[@nidhiagarwal8816]

@@roxxxion5528 the partition did us bad !!!

[@J_Rin]

@@nidhiagarwal8816 hello I am from India too, from Mizoram to be accurate:) and yes, although the partition separated us physically, I have this firm belief that we all are still united at heart! Even us who live in the north-eastern part of the country are sometimes considered foreigners in our own country!

[@AbigailVasquez]

Im 1:13 into watching my first video of yours and I just spotted the view and the art store (best store ever BTW) and we live in the same city!! Looks like possibly the same area from what I saw lol how so very cool!

[@sofiac176]

I'm so happy for the post! I love the video!

[@XxhxneybeexX-k4m]

Really inspiration! Awesome ideas thanks jordan :D

[@serenes]

so pretty. where do you get your book pages and magazines?

[@amandacalling]

I love this so much! You’re videos inspire me so much! I really hope you do this series again. Your videos are so amazing and have inspired me to start making my own videos and I hope to have a channel soon. Thank you for being such an inspiration, please keep making beautiful videos forever!

[@bethanymason6510]

That's so beautiful! You hadn't posted for such a long time and I was wondering when you were going to and you post on my birthday!!

[@zosia447]

I love your videos Jordan! Then inspire me so much ✨🌠

[@Voodoomaryg]

Hi, I'm waiting for your videos :(

[@LuvJones44]

This was sooooooo perfect thank you for all the inspiration and ideas I was looking for something new to do with this quarantine time.....and this is perfect!!!

[@andreschampion5079]

Thank you for inspiring me this morning. I didn’t want to get out of bed. My depression really got me today. But I’m up and going to art journal.

[@hooraayy]

Thank you for sharing your art journaling process and your prof's words!;; i started my own art journal, trying to practice on translating my idea into something and not getting upset for not being good with it!

[@cylee3155]

Thanks for making another video~ I started journalling because of you and I still do it up until now. Thank you for inspiring me jordan❤️

[@andreeamihai2766]

simply the best 💖

[@emansalama2769]

Thanks for the idea of using a small journal, great advice for newbies like me

[@books08lover38]

Please upload a new video🙏🙏 Missing your videos😭😭 Love your way of creating videos.❤️❤️

[@sundaisy]

Yes 😭

[@elizabethlynch6544]

I actually would draw squares on a page and when I have my "blue days"(depressed days since I have Cyclothymia or mild form of Bipolar Disorder), I color in a couple of them and date them

[@FriendshipClubTV]

This really inspired me to start journaling carefree again! I think I've been treating it more like a strict planner! Love this idea. Thank u!!! 🥳🌈✨

[@HardcoreSEXIE]

Have you ever considered making a class on skill share? I would definitely take a course of yours on art basics any of your art knowledge would be refreshing.

[@messybeaucoup7218]

i think she already does that on her patreon

[@nkk_23]

you can check out her patreon!!

[@hereiam6122]

can you make a video on how to come up with ideas for making diy at home and ideas for those who want to make art videos but are struggling with ideas please!! i have a youtube channel ZXNV not so good but i want to make it good just like yours i'm struggling with ideas and ideas for art journal. moreover i love your videos and you yourself is amazing plus i'm watching your channel from 2 years missed you so much seriously u uploaded so late after a month but it's okay cause ik it's hard to get ideas and then bring it all to life. i liked your video even before watching cause ik Jordan Clark is perfect duh!

[@freezo244]

Such good advice about art being about decisions and what to do when you get stuck. I’m stuck and I think this will work for me. Will watch this again!

[@noface1897]

It's been 3 months. Where are you??

[@anubijapurkhadakuta1492]

Jorden your crafts are very amazing I can't believe and I like to do craft like you but I don't have items like you to make crafts but who likes to become witch like please

[@annejohnstone4145]

Jordan, I love this video. First of all, it is so wonderful to actually see a person and a cat and you in your studio/home/art store. I have watched so many videos on art journaling, and they all have something good about them, but I get very tired of just watching someone's hands. Also, the simplicity of what you did with your new art journal makes me feel like I can do it too! I really like the advice from your art teacher. Thank you for sharing their wisdom. I will more visit your videos again. Keep posting your creativity.

[@nitya1828]

Today I started and I am stressed not to mess it up

[@claudialunapriego]

Oh my gosh I love those words your professor gave you! I’m so indecisive and hearing that gave me so much inspiration!

[@antara4389]

I was just looking for some inspiration and here you are. Thank you so much, Jordan! Hope you're doing well ❤️

[@tine442]

I miss your videos! ❤️ I love your aesthetic and calm voice. So sad that you stopped making vids. I always got such a good feeling from your videos

[@J_Rin]

Hello Miss Clark! I am a 15-year old art enthusiast who has fallen in love with your videos. Sending lots of love from Mizoram❤

[@dawndoe314]

i constantly find myself returning to this video. not only did it motivate me, but your soothing voice makes it so calming to listen to 😌

[@pinktreestudio5324]

Lovely as usual ✨💖✨ The concept of art being a series of decisions was probably one of the most important that your art professor could have taught you. I’ve actually been thinking along the same lines lately, that creating art is a process of problem solving. So now I feel validated that I’ve been on the right track 😄

[@alessiadambrosio1465]

How much can I adore everything you do?❤ Watching your videos makes me feel so relaxed and very inspired!✨

[@colleend80]

THANK YOU. You have definitely inspired me and gave me the courage to start an art journal, which is something I wanted to do for a while, but never found the courage. I was intimidated by the number of possibilities and ideas, because I thought that I might make the wrong decision.

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Your home your style your art work the ambiance in your videos your Awsome relationship with your beloved cats I have dug out my art journal because you inspired me to 🙌 thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit xx

[@miriamgillham6701]

Thank you, that was so gentle and beautiful! Lovely to just watch your creating!

[@hedayanurart]

your videos always inspire me so much! thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork and positivity

[@nicolefuentes8279]

Thank you for this! I am actually having a hard time figuring out what to make on my art journal so I went here on KZbin to find some tips or inspirations! I felt so inspired and motivated after watching this!

[@merelcoster2681]

wow Jordan! I was litteraly waiting for this! I haven't watched it yet but I know it's gonna be an amazing and inspirational video

[@victoriajayne1438]

i’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and i always love what you post. you have an air of calmness and quietude that is so lovely and inspiring, thank you for doing what you do ♥️

[@morganturner4401]

Absolutely needed this advice, you don't know how deeply I felt this--chronic indecision has robbed me of a lot of art, and probably much else. Peace and congratulations on starting this gorgeous art journal and thank you for inspiring me as an anxious artist.

[@damzeleve7079]

I recently stopped journaling and It really felt like something is missing. Now I realized that having a journal is already part of me. I want to be consistent and do my best on what I want to do. Thank your for this video. This really encouraged me to continue journaling.

[@JensKafe]

I love those small golden scissors! I have the exact same pair for my embroidery hobby :)

[@khadeejaaaa832]

someone please tell me the name of the song in this video it sounds so good

[@imsorry968]

My brother sent this to me. About to watch this :)

[@LadyJaneG]

As I sit here wondering what to do in my art journal..you have completely inspired me watching this! thank you! Jordan where did you get those foil stars..they remind me of my childhood in school when we got stars for doing well! It was like a little boost of youthfulness when I saw those stars...

[@mrssirja]

Could you tell me how did you learn this "font" from 3.30? It's really amazing and I wish I could write like this too! :)

[@afifaiqbal95]

I love your aesthetic Jordan 😍

[@evaelisaveta2844]

I LOVE YOU!!! you are an AMAZING and CREATIVE person.

[@intovertedextrovert_08]

You are my dose of peace... thank you.

[@fraffee]

how does it feel to live a life with one cohesive color palette?

[@ritatouilles00]

What I love most about your videos is that you make me feel like I can do art and be creative too. Thank you so much ♥️✨☁️

[@morgen7888]

Gara gara tugas Sedaya kesini

[@amyjia9189]

Wow this was so insightful. I have been struggling with keeping a consistent journal and this definitely helped!

[@medusecarree2980]

J'aime beaucoup ta vidéo