Maybe I like this sketchbook now? Nature journal page: Thistle

I have been trying to love this sketchbook for months and I think I have found out how!
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Stillman & Birn Nova Beige Mixed Media sketchbook: amzn.to/3XbNNMv or Blick has this paper in a spiral book with grey, black and beige paper: shrsl.com/4ne1o
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[@starmerrill4691]

Isn't it amazing how your go-to stamps (old as they are) are still relevant? They never go out of style. Keep on crafting. Love YOUR style.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@SoCraftastic]

Beautiful flowers! The purple really pops. 💜 I enjoyed watching the layering process & all the different elements involved.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, Sarah!

[@starr-starr]

I never cease to be amazed what you can pull together. This looks great.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@BeaneCat]

Mixed media, and especially collage, is also how I learn to love sketchbooks I'm not initially keen on. Thanks so much for sharing this page Lindsay, this is EXACTLY my style and I loved watching it come together. It came out so lovely. ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I am just so amazed at how wonderful you can make stickers look so beautiful! I have cursed thistles on many occasions when I went hiking or hunting as a younger man. I have seen their beauty, but the aggravation associated with them made them a subject that I have never bothered to explore, thank you for creating an enlightening picture! I have attempted a thistle drawing in color pencils, I believe that it is fine, nothing exceptional, but a subject that I never even considered before seeing your art, thank you! I believe that Sarah Burns uses the Stillman books for her traveling gouache adventures. I am unsure of the tan papers in her books, yet it looks similar if not exactly like your book! I hope you enjoy creating more art in this book. Gouache or mixing your mediums again! Please take care, be safe and have yourself a lovely day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's the same paper, I bought it because I loved her work on it.

[@artgirl1212]

This is adorable Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@nicoledunker7150]

So inspired now to pick up my neocolor 2 crayons and my stamps I neglected for sooooo long and get back to mixed media art journaling! Thanks for sharing Lindsay! 🤗

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@Ann-ey1tw]

Great tips, and inspiration! Thanks so much Lindsay. I am amazed at how you inspire yourself, and Others!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@kayleighshaw21]

Such a lovely piece. I really enjoy all of your videos but I specifically love your process videos, they're always so inspiring 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@dennybean4009]

Beautiful page! Stepping away from your sketch always helps. I love that you added stamping. Mix media is so fun!👍😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@brendawalsh8254]

Love this page very much

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@kathypatterson4630]

Lindsay, I guess y ou know how talented you are....but do you realize that many of us don't have your talent? You are amazing!! Thankyou.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wow, thank you!

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Lovely & inspiring video! I’ve literally had a similar experience with my strathmore 500 sketchbook 😂 far from love at first sight but I made it work & it got me to use my older supplies in different ways. Beautiful art as always x

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh thank you!

[@tommiesmith8925]

I love the way you use different elements so that they come together so beautifully. As a matter of fact, I have a PDF of a thistle, so I went on Esty to check out reference photos, and I like your thistle the best. So I may use your drawing as a reference. LOL. Thank you so much for the video. 🙏🏽👍💞

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's a great idea!

[@jimflack9462]

I like the way art has evolved through the years. Styles have changed and each artist seems to have his or her own, unlike many of the old masters who tried to copy each other's style and technique because it was the most popular.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think that still happens but there are so many styles to learn from we all end up with a more varied style I guess.

[@ginabadeaux9319]

this art is beautiful ,thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm glad you like it

[@geriprior751]

Mixed media for the win! This turned out beautifully.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@Little_Ammy_Arts]

This was very inspiring! And resonates with my way of thinking and making art at the moment too! 😍 loving all my old stamps and collaging in my own handmade journals, it’s so fulfilling!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is!

[@telenaeldridge3737]

I love watching you layer and layer. I haven’t learned to do that “naturally” yet, so this was very inspiring for me.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can do it!

[@PEPSIKERR]

I love watching your process and info about the way things work. Just watching you paint is relaxing. Thanks Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@sararamer-dean7846]

I like that you combined art and crafting/stamping. Good idea! it turned out beautifully.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@pokey3010]

I love this flower and how you painted it, and the beautiful collage it's all awesome and fun. Thank you so much

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, thanks 😊

[@nancylemon4120]

GORGEOUS!❤❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@KarensHobbyTime]

I love watching you work. The flower is just beautiful and the finished page is wonderful. When you finish this book, would love to see a post of the completed book!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you, I will

[@GraceAnnaShack1]

Your paintings are so beautiful and I will like to try and paint this thistles are such a great idea to paint and ty for being my favourite artist and KZbinr from Gracie

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@beckyb4074]

Love your Nature journal page. It's beautiful ❤️. Thanks for sharing. I may have to watch this one again, very soon. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! You too!

[@Andyscrap]

Oh this is lovely. I would you consider doing a series of mixed media journal pages? Pleassssse😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sure!

[@windywednesday4166]

Nice. What a fun thing to do after organizing your supplies. ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It really is!

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I think it is great that you found the beauty in this paper. I have yet to try toned paper. Also it's fun to use supplies I already have.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I totally agree!

[@terrymeehan7787]

Absolutely love this page you did today it’s beautiful. My life is too chaotic right now to try to be talented and even think.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

When you have time and space to think the art will flow again.

[@reginaperkins8255]

Oh this gave me great ideas on some of my stamps.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm so glad!

[@MSKCCooke]

So fun!

[@toffeesentiments3929]

My type of art Journaling. Thank you for sharing

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@MadebyDawn23]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have a few paper i need to finish myself.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can do it!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

The journal page is so fun! There’s a lot on the page, but it all ties in so well! Thanks for sharing it.😊😊

[@marymccaslin1690]

Mission accomplished! I am totally inspired. It’s 10:00 pm and I’m all jazzed up to make art…spirit is willing, but the flesh is just pooped❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Haha! I know what you mean!

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

What a beautiful piece! Fun video! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

My favorite sketchbook! I like your result here! I think mixed media is fun on this paper. I love it for drawing and gouache. Drawing with ink and white posca pen is probably my favorite. Gouache looks amazing on any toned paper..it just pops off the surface (but if using in this sketchbook I would not dilute it much, because the paper doesn't like water). Drawing with watercolor pencils works pretty good too, keeping in mind the undertone will be beige not white, so the colors won't look as vibrant.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much 😀 I blame you for this purchase 😆 🤣 😂

[@peggydid]

I love this one, Lindsay! Hugs!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@elizekohler6199]

Wow, that's so pretty, love the page❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@HB-ir5ov]

This was a fun video!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

I love how it came out!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@angb1923]

I really love this mixed media page. LOVE! Thank you for the video!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@cloverrabbit5622]

This is a beautiful page that you have created... And yes, this does inspire me to give it a try in my art journal,. I have that sticker book also and I wish there wasn't a border around each stamp. Thanks so much Lindsay. 🥰

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@gailreineke7186]

I haven’t tried mixed media collages before. Maybe I’ll start now

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@susansacco7583]

💕

[@kindnessplease9836]

I am a big fan of Field note type books. This is great. Very Inspiring.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@valorimendrala1912]

Great process! Thanks for sharing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for watching!

[@128titanic]

Hello, Lindsay. Thank you so much.

[@reppeplucw]

Love this -- love the inspiration. THANKS!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@theramblincrafter]

This was so fun, I’m ready to get back to drawing, this REALLY makes me miss it!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Please do!

[@cottagerose1]

I love this!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@andreaharutunian3838]

Love it 🎉🎉🎉 inspires me to break out my water soluble crayons !

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Go for it!

[@gertietheduck]

I hardly ever hear anyone mention the NeoArt crayons by Caran d’Ache. I came across them by chance on Ebay and they are supposed to be the artist grade version of Neocolor II (Caran d’Ache sell the Neo II as a craft rather than artist product, although they are very lightfast - though Neo II has since been reformulated to be more artist grade when the NeoArt was discontinued). They are very interesting as they are chonkers compared to the other Caran d’Ache crayons! Wonder if you ever used them! Have a 15 box of them so they definitely exist and I didn’t dream them, haha

[@RevJoan]

I am lucky enough to have a full set of NeoArt too -- in a wood box! It really is a shame they so quickly disappeared. "Genius Artyst" solid gouache sticks were short-lived too but were really cool. Grab 'em if you ever run across them!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I missed out on them, they looked great tho!

[@sandywarner5021]

I love this page! I purposefully stamp things upside down in my sketchbook spreads...lol.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Love that!

[@TsukabuNosoratori2]

To be honest- the Stillman x Birn Nova series got me to love tanned tone paper. I enjoy mix media on the Stillman x Birn, but also the Strathmore tan paper now. The paper looks like it's flimsy, but it handles my style of layering with light washes to thicker strokes quite well! It also takes Mungyo Oil Pastels. I love how your thistle turned out, and that Stillman x Birn's nova papers are getting more appreciation for what it can do :)

[@le2382]

This looks like so much fun! I loved watching your process creating this page, it’s so beautiful ! I have a tiny Nova softcover sketchbook and I use it mainly for tiny landscapes with acrylic markers or gouache. And those Derwent water soluble pastels look so tempting, maybe it’s good for my wallet that they discontinued them 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@K_rye]

I love this so much! Your mixed media sketches are amazing. Really gives me the inspiration to break out some of the supplies I've been hoarding for when I'm good enough to use them. I won't get better without practice. I need to do a little art every day, even if it's just experimenting in a coloring book.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm so glad!

[@dawn4224]

I have two sets of Derwent Artbars. I need to use them more often. Too bad they are discontinued. I also have the Derwent aquatone pencils. So many supplies in my stash!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I love the aquatone!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Amazing! Thank you. Wonderful!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kunterbuntkreativ]

wunderschön

[@originalpapercraf]

Nice

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks

[@caroloconnor1688]

I have a scan and cut and haven’t used it much. I would love to learn how to cut out images. By the way, I have watched you for some time and your mixed media art has grown in skill and beauty.😅😅😅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@karinpost9176]

This is great❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@Joysart360]

Love this, thank you for sharing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@starshinesoldier]

I like the way you think! Using paper you don’t like that much is really freeing. I think the fear of "wasting" the things you like or the expensive stuff really can hold someone (coughMEcough) back. I tend to play and use my cheaper student grade watercolor paints more, even though I have artist grade paints. A habit I am forever trying to combat. I would like to think I’ve gotten better at it 😅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Just keep painting! Maybe challenge yourself to use up the cheap stuff so you will be ready for the great stuff.

[@clikchicdesigns]

This is gorgeous! I love this style! I have that Meeden Palette as my main watercolour studio palette and I absolutely love it. I have it set up using the colour wheel markings for primary and secondary colours etc and absolutely love it. It is such a beautiful palette to work with! I am think of getting one of their small rectangle ones for my gouache.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's so good!

[@clikchicdesigns]

@@thefrugalcrafter It really is. My family were amused at how much time and effort I spent on deciding on colour placement but it was so worth doing because it is so informative using it that way. My daughter got me the palette from my secret Santa wish list for Christmas last year and I just adore it! Mixing in it is such a pleasure!

[@barbierader677]

"It's easier to buy a thing than to use a thing." OMG, now I understand why I collect so many art and craft supplies! Buying supplies is like buying potential. But then you're pressured to produce something with it!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yup

[@rhondaramirez9557]

😊

[@alyciawieler2800]

I really enjoy mixed media videos. I want to try it this. Thinking of trying the Derwent inktense blocks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That will work!

[@tinavannevel6981]

Love this. Been trying to just do something with the supplies (maybe I should call it junk) that I have and not over think what I am doing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes!

[@FaithAnnNB]

Beautiful project!! I’m intrigued by those Derwent “crayons”… so of course, they don’t make them anymore 😂.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Right?!

[@starshinesoldier]

“It’s a lot easier to buy a thing than to use a thing.” Oof! I felt that statement deep in my soul. 😅 I absolutely need to use my art supplies more and let the want monster starve.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Same (my blick cart says otherwise tho) 😆 🤣 😂

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

This mixed media piece is awesome Lindsay! Thank you for posting it!! 🤩💜👍🏾🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 BTW: Does this sketchbook come in a heavier paper weight, Lindsay??

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sadly no, next time I'll make a sketchbook with strathmore nixed media paper I think.

[@olderendirt]

Last Sunday I saw a hummingbird drinking from a thistle while I was sitting at an overlook to Lake Erie which was flat as glass. It was so pretty and I was wondering how the thistle could be done since I'm sure I've seen you do hummingbirds and water. I might be able to get something sketched out from this. And just an idea for the stickers, could you use a marker in a shadow color or the background color it would be going onto instead of fussy cutting? It might be easier in a pinch. This turned out really pretty. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I did an experiment with adding stickers first and working over them to cover the boarder but it's not great.

[@olderendirt]

@@thefrugalcrafterGood to know. I wondered if they'd have a shiny edge that would look awkward. Thanks.

[@ElizabethMayoleth]

What do you mean you don't have pull with Derwent to bring these crayons back??! 😄(but if you really did, you WOULD ask them for us all, right?) lol. I really liked this piece, it gives me ideas with my own stuff, exactly as you said in the end. I liked the pep talk and this was inspiring. As always, thanks for all you put out, Lindsay, you are appreciated!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Haha, hey, I'm trying to get them to bring back aquatone pencils 😆 🤣 😂

[@annettefournier9655]

Beautiful creation! And I'm sitting here trying to make a uranium atom on a card for a retiring nuclear engineering instructor look cool and witty. All I come up with is; Gone Fission.🎣☢️⚛️😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Haha, love it!

[@clarisahernandez5280]

How could you not like a book with a thistle?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

True

[@Linda-qq5mg]

The journal page is so fun! There’s a lot on the page, but it all ties in so well! Thanks for sharing it.😊🤗