My Top 5 Elements of Art Journal Page Design

[@lyndagunderson6895]

“Enough is never enough until you’re happy with the page.” 👍🏻

[@BlaizC]

Thanks for the great instructional video. Ha, you are much nicer than I am. I'd say, "Yeah, but this is MY journal! Get your own and do whatever you want to in it!"

[@Pesche97]

You are so bright and a pleasure to watch. When you said ...”....slides...don’t run away...” I laughed and thought , “I love this man” and subscribed right away. Thank you for sharing yourself and your ideas!

[@borleyboo5613]

Thank you, Mike. As a newcomer to mixed media and art journaling, I reckon this is the only tutorial I’ll ever need. It’s clear, concise and well put together. 👍😃

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Thank you Mike. You're a bright light on these snowy, windy days.

[@MaggieValera]

I literally just found your channel, less than an hour, this being the third video I've seen. I've got to say this video has taught me more than any other art journal or mixed media video I've seen in the past two years. I can't thank you enough!

[@debbiehawkes7120]

I agree with you.

[@joycewright274]

Thank you so much for making this most helpful video. It gave me lots to think about. I'm not sure how anyone could have given it a thumbs down?! I'm very grateful!

[@kimberlyruffin4297]

+Joyce Wright I said the same thing!!! WHO gave it a thumbs down?!??

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Joyce Wright I have a good idea who gave it the thumbs down...someone I recently blocked from my FB page for inappropriate and disrespectful comments.

[@suev4143]

Thank you for this. When I was younger, an art teacher told me I was doing it "wrong" when we were supposed to create something from listening to a piece of music. How could my imagination be wrong? We each make art that speaks to us, and that is what is important. These techniques are useful to have in our bag of tricks, to use or not, as it pleases us. Always glad to add to skills and techniques.

[@meganklobchar7014]

Outstanding video. EVERY thing I ever wondered you answered in a perfect way. I loved the look of all your pages. You are a wonderful artist and truly inspiring. I subscribed and liked the video. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and for having it so organized and easy to follow.

[@chuckkolb1270]

Bravo! I found myself mentally applauding this superb instruction/informational video. The organization, the presentation leads me to regard you as a natural born teacher. Your preliminary remarks and repeated as ending comments that art journaling is PERSONAL are so important. These two statements struck me: enough is never enough until you are happy with the page and ....smile sweetly and say but you didn't because its mine and I did. Utilizing your journal pages to illustrate your design elements were well chosen also showing us viewers the transition, the range of your creativity. Personally I really liked the pages with the white spaces and those with photo-collage. I am starting to meet with a small group that enjoys art journaling. Definitely I will share these design elements and reference to this video. Oh, no, what happened to the facial hair. As I have sported some kind of mustache and/or beard for decades, I am partial to it. Another personal choice.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Chuck Kolb Hey Chuck, I'd never grown facial hair that long before and I was surprised at how itchy it was...I don't know how people cope, but then again I suppose it's like learning to wear a ring....you just get used to it after a while! I may have another go later in the year. Hope you're having fun at your group! I wish I was close enough to pop in and join you.

[@sharonwbaker4396]

This is an awesome video Mike! You have such a great ability to make the person watching feel as though they are in the room with you. Always clearly spoken and precise. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Sharon Baker Thank you Sharon XO

[@cherylcappellini8157]

I have been very inspired by the many videos I watched that you have shared. Thank you so much.

[@jakesmrs]

I'm so happy I came across this art journal video. Love the rule of thirds and truly enjoyed learning all of your process. Thanks so much!!

[@franklaas8129]

Mike, I can't tell you how excited I am to discover your work and your videos. I believe your information puts me miles ahead of where I would be without it! I'm betting this video, Top Five Elements of Design, is the best one available for everyone new to the page. A big thank you, Mike!

[@susanj3513]

This is the first (of MANY) art journal youtube videos I've watched that gives me total confidence that I could attempt my own page. Thank you for this great video and the clear explanations. Love your journals, too!!

[@weaver7249]

Now THIS was a fantastic presentation. If you offered classes - I would be the first to sign up. You are motivating and inspiring. Thank you so much for the hard work that went into this and sharing it with us. You're the best!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Dana Moore I do do classes here in the UK, but I'm wondering whether I should do some online classes...

[@jenbo2547]

I'll bet they are fighting to get in! :)

[@suzk6569]

Hi Mike, I stumbled upon this video whilst binge watching through a particularly bad headache - your narrative was soothing and easy to listen to. Along with that I learned so many things about what to consider when art journalling - I am a newbie to this so your direction is much needed. Thank you for sharing your skills and artistry with us - Suzanne (Perth Western Australia)

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Suz K So glad you found it useful XO

[@43Rhein10]

You may just have changed my life, for I didn't know about A.-J'ing before I accidentally watched you Observation prompt video, and from there I was hooked! If I just could I would go out to get myself such a ?sketchbook? right away and start.. But I'll get there! (agoraphobia is stopping me though).

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Alexandra Wimmer could you order one from the Internet and have it delivered?

[@nolitawhite427]

I am new to art journaling. I found this video extremely helpful. Thank you

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Nolita White You're welcome Nolita and thank you for taking the time to comment. XO

[@colleen527bluemoon]

I have watched a hundred you tubes about art journalling and never quite figured how to go about it...... But I think I have struck gold with these clues, I always asked why but no one else put it so instinctly clear than you Thank you for taking the time to explain😊😊

[@P3Nails]

Ty so much for the statement about doing it your way, not others' ways! I've done videos n had plenty of comments about you should've done this or that n I was always like, who asked, I like it this way, that's why it's MY video, not yours.. What fun would it be if we all thought alike? 😊❤️

[@dansonmic]

Thanks Mike for the introduction to journaling.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Shirley-Anne Barber Thank you Shirley-Anne

[@lindaharris2607]

You should have a TV program! Excellent!

[@susanhumphreys165]

Great video, and imagine my surprise when I saw that seed packet, from Pella, Iowa. I live abut 30 miles from there!! This area has some great history, and I love, love, love seeing it in all these vintage pieces!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+susan humphreys That's so cool! XO

[@paulinestevens2362]

Ten out of ten Mike for a perfect tutorial. I have always been at a bit of a loss when beginning an art journal page but your comments make complete sense and I shall approach my next project with far more confidence! Thank you, Polly 👍🏻🙂

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

Mike this was such an important video for me to watch. Sometimes I just get stuck with not understanding/knowing the proper process. You made me now understand the stages. Thank you very much for helping us.

[@MiadeFleur]

...My way of seeing.... is my motto of feeling, doing, seeing walking trough this life thank you

[@cheryls_creative7048]

What a helpful and instructive video!!!! Thank you sooo much!

[@mexico53ify]

I love other people's slide shows, especially travel ones!!!!

[@TheGardenKitten]

it is fun, seeing how other people approach their journals and art work. As you say, there is no right or wrong, as long as you enjoy your time and the piece :)

[@debbiehawkes7120]

🎉🎉fantastic video Mike. So helpful, such great design ideas, awesome inspiration, and beautiful work to enjoy. Thank you very much. ❤❤🎉🎉

[@franrogo4547]

This is a very helpful video, not only for the design ideas, but for the "to thine own self be true" lesson. Have a great week!

[@ericbruth]

Fantastic video Mike. I really enjoyed it. And it was nice to have this unplanned flip through of your old journal. Thank you for sharing.

[@soundoff61]

I'm killing time watching your older videos. This one has been a favorite so far. I must have learned rule if thirds at some point in my life. I was looking at some things I've done and 3/4 of them follow this rule. I slowed video down when you were flipping through a journal looking for a particular page so I could see the pages you were going past. Now I'm going to go see if you have any flip throughs.

[@joannedonovan9489]

Great ideas! In quilting, we do the same thing ... pick the colors from the focus fabric! I love that everything I'm doing now (cards & journals) relates to other things I love to do (quilting, cross-stitch, painting)! Cool! And thanks for these videos!!

[@annemillion1501]

I found your video while perusing Pinterest. Altho I have been a subscriber for quite a while, I had not stumbled across this particular one. I am just starting to work with collage art and this was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Glad you found it of use! XO

[@lennawisehart4888]

thank you for the great instructions, Mr. Deakin. I found it enormously helpful. Your art is beautiful and inspiring.

[@mavisdavisify]

Excellent instructions. You are clear in your descriptions and support that perfectly in the visuals you provide of each point. I have come to think of your videos as vital to my mixed media education. Thank you so much for getting right into the meat of your topics.

[@wendyrock6309]

Immensely helpful! Huge AHA moment when you explained adding the color splatter to tie the focal point to the entire page. I have watched your "Top 5" videos multiple times as I start experimenting. Having your videos on as a I experiment is educational and inspiring. Thank you!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Thank you XO

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

So happy this video showed up in the sidebar! So very informative. Really loved the 'slides' and the examples of your work. Really good content presented logically. The video just flew by. I've subscribed & look forward to watching more vids! Thanks for sharing.

[@sandysartcreations6893]

Super informative video ! I admire your art that comes from your creative mind. It's your personal stamp, no two are a like. Keep sharing with us!

[@louiseadams5437]

Thank you Mike I wish I found these tutorial when I started yr missions in my second year and just love yr tutorials so easy to listen to explained brilliantly can wait till each month for new page and tag thank you so much I’m from new zealand🌻🌻🌻

[@deannasullivan9684]

Enjoyed your video very much! I'm just getting into art journaling and you have been very inspiring! Allons-y!

[@jasann100]

A lovely lesson, thank you, you have broadened my outlook on my art journaling, thank you again 🇦🇺😉

[@helenfenske8121]

Great tips, Mike, thank you :)

[@suzannelevis1979]

I love your top five elements and your art journal pages.

[@jenbo2547]

Oh, I just adore the be one with nature page!

[@emilybemily4397]

Great tutorial, Mike. Thanks for all the hard work that must have gone into it. :)

[@jasann100]

Love this, you are a good teacher, thank you, I love to watch your videos 🇦🇺😉

[@craftlikeaduck]

This was very educational, They all make much sense Thank you Mike

[@jenbo2547]

Ok, just finished the video, heehee. I just love your work. Your talent is so inspirational!

[@janecameron7498]

Great instructional video. I know Art Journalling is personal, but I am still afraid of it. I cannot/have not yet got to the stage where I am happy to create a page of my own creation. That is one reason why I love,your mission inspiration challenges. Keep up the good work. One day I may even get to one of your workshops. Great work ....

[@ellenross5553]

So glad I found your channel! This video was so helpful and I really enjoyed watching. This is a new art form for me and I'm excited about giving it a try! love your work and find it very inspirational. Thanks so much for sharing...looking forward to watching many more!

[@maryannmcmillin1738]

Amen Brother :)...Love how you explained your Top 5...Focal Point Always determines how I do a Page too...Unless I am being Wild & Free, just doing an Abstract like Page. ( For my Explorations of me Journal, where we describe our Emotions, Thoughts etc. I just let my response dictate my page...Hard to say in words but I think you understand what I mean :) The Very Best advice is what you said in the Beginning & End...This is Your Art Journal , Your Personal Journey...No Rights No Wrongs...another reason why I think you are such a Wonderful Teacher...You Have come a Long Way Kiddo :) Incase I haven't told you Lately Proud to call you my Brother...Love & Big (((HUGS))) To You & All you Love XOXOXO PS. Hope you do a Flip Thru of your Journals, they are Amazing...

[@danamartin7566]

I just found and started following you on KZbin...so glad I did! I found this very informative as a beginner. I appreciate the stress you put on art journals being personal. I also appreciate your information on composition. That is an area I'm very tentative in. I want to try some of your Mission Inspiration prompts when we get home from our travels. An all around enjoyable video. Thank you!

[@patricia5686]

This was such a great video and I thank you for your comment on what the creative process really is. Another response to the comment , "I would have done it differently" is, "But will you?".

[@peggykwong638]

i was a beginner before Xmas 2016, i perfected backgrounds now, but stuck as how to complete a page. Mr. Deakin your video has given me so much idea how to move on. thank you very very much, will continue with your other videos. Thank you again for sharing!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

You're very welcome Peggy XO

[@ladylexusis350]

Thanks Mike for sharing and showing us these great ideas.

[@smchalk3535]

Great video. I learned a lot. You had great ideas especially about coming up with a color palette. Thanks for your time and creativity

[@beverlystout7841]

Thank you Mike, I really enjoyed this. It has taken a long time for me to get to the point of thinking that my art is for me & if you, or anyone, happens to like it, that's the bonus. I know my composition or color may be off at times, but that's when I learn something for next time. Anyway, thank you again!

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Thank you for such an informative video, we all wonder 'how to go about things' and whether or not we are doing it correctly, but as you say, everyone works differently. Loved your sentence at the end, that'll show em! Tfsx

[@thetapequeen5489]

Good stuff, Mike. Thanks.

[@nicoleaudetlaprise8101]

The best video for a beginner like me. Loved it, thank you.

[@nancydale7367]

Totally wonderful of you to share, and very informative. :)

[@elaineforan4751]

Thanks for that Mike. you have pointed out to me why I don't like some of my pages and what I can do to fix it. I sometimes know that something is wrong but can't put my finger on the problem. You are so helpful. tfs.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+Elaine Foran You're very welcome XO

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

thank you Mike that helps a lot great video

[@pejdpink]

You explain things perfectly! Thank you!!!!!!

[@cariadwales1979]

Thank you Mike, this is a brilliant video. yu haave explained things in a way that is easy to understand. Very inspirational!

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Brilliant Video thanks for this just what I needed to help with my journalling! Hugs Linda xxx

[@heathervanlandingham5792]

Thank you for the great video! Watching you has inspired me to make my own art journal. It probably won't be that great, but it'll be mine. Lol. Btw, I LOVE the butterfly lady that you showed as your first example of a focal point!

[@jessjtadesigns]

Helped me a ton thank you! I've been stressing about color combo's- brilliant enjoyed it🖌

[@BlackNekoHime]

Thanks for the tips! I'm just beginning to art journal and have fun making the background but then I get stuck of how to add items...so these tips are most helpful ^_^

[@FayeTouve]

Great information! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Hugs to Bentley.

[@lynnewalker5586]

Thanks Mike I enjoy your videos and you advise and experience is really helpful for a beginner like me. 😀🌷☕️

[@lyndagunderson6895]

Just found your channel. Brilliant! I appreciate how you describe the elements and encourage individual preference. I’ll be looking for your videos...I subscribed.

[@marniezjones]

I just "discovered" your videos and love your style. Thank you for uploading!

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Thanks Marnie XO

[@elenadeglinnocenti1434]

Grazie Mike per la tua lezione, molto preziosa!

[@louiseadams5437]

What a wonderful tutorial Mike as a newbie I appreciate yr video thank you 😊

[@Chillergiller]

That was very inspiring. Thank you so much for taking the time to give insight into the creative process. You rock, Mike :-)

[@Ketutar]

This is an excellent video! You explain the things so well, quickly and easily and make it easy to understand and adapt for my needs! Thank you :-)

[@PensIntuitiveArt]

This was very helpful, thankyou Mike 😍 I love doing collages but they've never looked quite right. Maybe now they will start to improve 😁 lots of love 😍

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

working on a page will post it when done thank you Mike for being so inspiring this is a great tip/instruction , you rock!!!

[@darkbluecentral2478]

Really enjoyed this , very, very helpful, thanks Mike

[@SusanRoseArt]

This was SO interesting and informative! It has helped me a lot especially with a mixed media picture I have created but then got stuck! Thank you Mike for making this film xx

[@vinnaaaayyy]

Thanks for the tutorial AND therapy session....:)

[@43Rhein10]

Thank you very much. I really want to start ArtJournalling too now!

[@MamaaaPerdue]

These are some helpful tips and informations for a new Art Journaling like me. I'm certainly keeping these 5 elements in mind the next time I start creating :). TFS

[@lauragreggain7767]

Love the clarity of your work

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Great video, it is so helpful knowing how things are created, You are such and inspiration to me, Thank You x

[@bonniep6012]

Thank you for doing this, as a fairly new art journalist I found it informative. And Mike, I have to say your comment about ... you can't do black splatters with white paint ... it gave me a chuckle. Thank you for that too :-)

[@helenowen5006]

Thank you so much for this video, you explain things so well.

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Thanks Mike! Wonderful tips! Cheers Marsha

[@jasann100]

Thank you mike , this is a very good informational video you have answered many questions that I had, thanks again

[@samaritaDeath]

Thanks for sharing your process.

[@jennifermason9653]

Brilliant.....thank you so much for doing this video....I have been art journalling for a couple of years but lately have lost the plot and not really enjoyed it as much....watching and listening to you has given me back some focus on 'how' a page could look....I think I got bogged down just cramming every page with 'stuff' with no real purpose and then hating the mess....I am now going to put your advice into practise.....and see just what evolves....:)

[@MikeDeakinArt]

+jennifer mason I'm so happy you're able to find your way back! XO

[@kmcorby]

Thanks, Mike, this was instructive. I will keep it in mind.

[@flossey100]

Very informative and some things to think about in my designing.....great video

[@kaymicheleswanson9240]

Great video Mike!! It helped me get inspired. Thank you for sharing.

[@jdorosco1857]

Thanks for sharing, I saved this to my favorites :-)

[@lauramurphy438]

Thanks for sharing . I love your art journal pages.