Not sure how or where to start in your art journal? Here's what I do!

[@tracyleecornish5398]

Loved this idea Mimi quite often my head is in a different space such a great idea to start the Art Thank You

[@MimiBondi]

So glad this little trick helped you, it always works for me :)

[@adrinem4513]

Just came across your videos. This one is so true. Once you get going the creative juices start flowing.

[@MimiBondi]

Absolutely!! The hardest part is to get started lol

[@JeanneBaney]

It's so relaxing just to watch. I can't wait to do one!

[@MimiBondi]

Can't wait to see what you create!! :) Please stay in touch and receive all my free tutorials, tips, inspiration etc every week at mimibondi.com/newsletter xx :)

[@clarecollins9961]

Thank you. I am getting my very first journal on Saturday, I now have an idea of where to go with my first page 😊

[@MimiBondi]

So glad I could help :) Please join the facebook support group for questions and show what you create from my book/ecourse/videos facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe xx

[@lindaperano8980]

I love this video "enjoying the process, and don't worry about the end result" it's very freeing and surprisingly easy. I'll have to remember "It's not the result, it's the process". Remembering this will help me to get unstuck. Thanks for sharing.

[@MimiBondi]

+Linda Perano Absolutely! Create a page with that quote as a reminder ;-) I share more arty tips through my newsletter if you're interested mimibondi.com/newsletter :)

[@christianemorin4468]

Thank you for the video. I understood that the more you play with the Colors the better it is.

[@MimiBondi]

The more often you play yes!

[@jcofortco]

Thx so much, desperately needed something like this, & so it was serendipitous to discover you quite accidentally. ♡ My favorite colors, n I mumble jumble too... Mama once told me it's because my brain is much faster than my mouth. (So guess that means we can't keep up with ourselves!)😉🙃

[@MimiBondi]

So sorry for missing this comment!! My hubby says the same about himself LOL xx mimi

[@Maggiesplace48]

Wow that is so awesome thank you for the tutorial it looks like fun, I am going to start a little journal just for your videos

[@MimiBondi]

+Magz 3 Oh that's so sweet! A mini mimi journal? ;-) Hope you will post pics of it in the private Facebook group so I can see it!! facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe

[@mj7268]

Art therapy💙💛💚 So glad I found your channel. I wanted to introduce art journaling into our home school curriculum, this was the perfect place to start. Thank You for the inspiration😄

[@MimiBondi]

That is so good to hear Mari!! I wish every teacher was like you and realised the importance of art and it's healing powers... I'd love it if you would post a photo of you and your students painting in my Facebook support group facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe :) xx

[@mj7268]

+Mimi Bondi Thank You😄 I don't have a Facebook but I do have Instagram if you're on there.

[@MimiBondi]

I am on Instagram as 'mimibondi' but then I'd suggest signing up to my Newsletter as this is where I send out all the good stuff from like my arty videos, giveaways etc :)

[@mj7268]

+Mimi Bondi Awesome! Thanks I followed you on twitter & Instagram. So much inspiration on your IG page...yayyy😄 I signed up for newsletter and am going to grab the needed materials so we can do a beginner ecourse with you asap!! Thanks so much, looking forward to learning from you✌💜🎨

[@MimiBondi]

Awesome Mari! Although I have a twitter account I don't actually post much on there directly :) For the e-course, you mostly need acrylic paints, gesso and a few basic mixed media supplies but I made sure theyare supplies you can re-use over and over so there is no wasted money ;-) xx mimi

[@lechat8736]

I am inspired :) Sometimes it`s so hard to start and this really helps. Thank you very much Mimi.

[@MimiBondi]

I'm so glad I could help you 'Cat' ;-) Make sure to subscribe to my newsletter (if you haven't already) for more fun videos and posts :) mimibondi.com/newsletter - Happy painting!!

[@latinabruja4955]

Your artwork is beautiful. Thanks for the informative video

[@MimiBondi]

Thanks so much Wini 💕

[@heatherjohnson5612]

Just signed up for your newsletter and also subscribed! My 9 year old daughter and I are just get started and looking for some guidance so I'm do happy we found you❤️❤️❤️

[@MimiBondi]

Awesome Heather! Please also join the facebook support group so you can both show me what you create from my book/videos :) facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe

[@JudyShea]

thank you, Mimi. Nothing like getting your hands all painty.

[@MimiBondi]

+Judy Shea Couldn't agree more Judy ;-) xx mimi

[@denisecaskey3803]

Thank you! I have been struggling for a bit trying to figure out where to start. I'm trying colors I generally shy away from (pinks and oranges) and this has inspired me to put away the brushes and just play.

[@MimiBondi]

That's awesome Denise!! Be brave! Make sure to get all my free tutorials, tip and inspiration by signing up to my Sunshine Newsletter at mimibondi.com/newsletter ;-) Love your profile pic too haha xx mimi

[@Dan_The_Dude]

THE PUPPY IS SO ADORABLE!!

[@MimiBondi]

Hahaha the puppy is actually 14 years old :) But definitely a puppy on the inside lol

[@mccrackenshuskies333]

I stumbled upon your video and I'm in love! I can't wait to look for your blog and book and watch more of your videos. I'm so excited to try this out!

[@MimiBondi]

Awesome Kellie! I hope you are keeping in touch via my Sunshine Newsletter as well if you'd like to get all my free tutorials, tips and inspiration mimibondi.com/newsletter :)

[@artcraftjournals]

Enjoyed watching and looking forward to seeing more of this series.

[@MimiBondi]

Glad it helped ;-)

[@goldie282]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the colors.

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you!! I hope you are keeping in touch via my Sunshine Newsletter if you'd like to get all my free tutorials, tips and inspiration mimibondi.com/newsletter xx

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

Seems so simple, but this was really great!

[@MimiBondi]

+Gabrielle Carbonneau It really is Gabrielle ;-) Feel free to join my Sunshine Newsletter for more free fun stuff mimibondi.com/newsletter xx

[@craniumrex4614]

Mimi, thank you for your inspiration! I liked your commentary about just playing - not to create a masterpiece, just play. I've never used my hands to paint before and it was so very much fun! Thank you for your posts - you are lovely to watch. Also, your accent is lovely - part Aussie, part French perhaps?

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, I'm so glad to have inspired you to paint with your hands and just have fun, hooray to that! Yes I was born in France but have been living in oz for 15 years or so! Oh dear, don't tell me I sound Aussie lol PS: Make sure to get all my free tutorials, tip and inspiration by signing up to my Sunshine Newsletter at mimibondi.com/newsletter ;-) xx mimi

[@katyratyra]

Thank you for the video. I intend to go back through your tutorials for my art journal. 😀

[@MimiBondi]

+Kristy Tyra You are welcome Kristy! Show me what you create in my private FB group (facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe) and make sure you join my Sunshine Newsletter to get all my tips/tutorials (mimibondi.com/newsletter) :) xx mimi

[@carolinebellis9018]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you Mimi.

[@MimiBondi]

You are welcome Caroline, thank you! I have plenty more on my site mimibondi.com ;-) make sure to subscribe to my newsletter there to receive everything I send out ;-)

[@anna-maria4601]

This is so relaxing ✨✨

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you ;-)

[@monalcreates]

Nice video Mimi!! Thanks for sharing! I sure get stuck often these days lol So this will be a good thing to start with ;) Have a wonderful week!

[@MimiBondi]

+Mona L So glad I could help Mona!! Have an awesome week as well xx mimi

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for showing this process!

[@MimiBondi]

You are welcome, I appreciate your feedback :)

[@natdvill]

Great video and colors!!!!🌸🌸🌸

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you Nathalie :)

[@nickihey8618]

I'm in love with all of your art 😍 You inspire me so much!!! Thanks for the video!!!!!

[@MimiBondi]

+Nikki Banas Aww you are sweet Nikki!! Please subscribe to my newsletter for more fun free content mimibondi.com/newsletter :)

[@nidhisingh1428]

Awesome the same happens with me when I want to paint loved the video 😊😄

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you Nidhi :)

[@trischrosema305]

Fabulous! Thank you for the hint!

[@MimiBondi]

+Trisch Rosema Glad you liked it Trisch :) Make sure you join my Sunshine Newsletter to get all my tips/tutorials (mimibondi.com/newsletter) :) xx mimi

[@jaroslavastarsia6856]

Thank you for advice. This is really good way to start. Then ideas are coming :-)

[@MimiBondi]

Glad you like it Jaroslava! xx :)

[@SapphyreDrgn]

My first time here have to say love the P.S and the video was very helpful thank you

[@MimiBondi]

So glad you found it useful Anita! If you want to get all the videos and tips I send out then this is the best place: mimibondi.com/newsletter :) xx mimi

[@mallymakings2853]

+mimi, Thank you so much for this. I'm a newbie to art journaling and this was really helpful. I have a request. I know you said you're going to be doing a series of videos on how to do this, but I was wondering if you could include what products/supplies are "must haves" to get started? I hope you see this message. Thank You. 😊👍🏻🖌💜

[@MimiBondi]

+Laura Filby So glad I could help Laura :) I will keep your suggestion in mind but If you would like more tutorials and tips, please join my Sunshine Newsletter (mimibondi.com/newsletter) :) xx mimi

[@gamegirlazd3608]

I enjoyed this video and I have never done an art journal. Maybe one day . . . Thank you.

[@MimiBondi]

+GameGirlAZ D Thank you and hopefully, one day this week :) xx

[@jasongookins9235]

Great videos! Thank you!

[@MimiBondi]

+Jason Gookins You are welcome Jason :)

[@mariflame1821]

So helpful! Thank you so much!

[@MimiBondi]

+Mari Kellman Brilliant :) I share lots more tips through my newsletter here if you're interested: mimibondi.com/newsletter xx

[@SerenityStudioArt]

Thank you for this video! Good tips! I liked and subbed!

[@MimiBondi]

+ArtfullYours with Diana Awesome Diana! Feel free to subscribe to my newsletter if you'd like more free video, tips etc ;-) mimibondi.com/newsletter

[@AbiNomac]

So you live in Sydney. I thought I could hear an Aussie accent coming through. With a username like Bondi I gather you are from somewhere there. Beauitful. Thank you for the video

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you :)

[@witchypoo420]

loving your videos Mimi :)

[@MimiBondi]

+Cali Black So good to hear Cali, thanks for your support!

[@KimzCraftz]

Really lovely with just a few colours - seems calm somehow even though they are bright colours. I'm def going to have a go at this tomorrow morning. Can I ask a question - how do you stop your pages sticking together? whenever I've used acrylic paints in my journal the pages usually stick together and rip if I try to part them.

[@KimzCraftz]

+Kim Hook OOops - I've just seen you have a video on the very subject. I'm off to watch it now. (thanks for anticipating me!)

[@MimiBondi]

+Kim Hook Thanks for your lovely feedback Kim ;-)

[@nicoviloria87]

So beautiful😍😍😍

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you!

[@swethaarun8325]

hiiii.... u actually inspired me to do something in mixed media...never never done any before....i wud be more than if u can guide me as to what kind of paper I can use to start...I've seen many using cereal boxes magazines novels....plzzz guide....love uuuuu

[@MimiBondi]

Thanks Swetha! Please come over to the support group and we can discuss as this is not a straight answer ;-) facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe xx mimi

[@sueallen952]

Hi, loved this demo, I am looking to start my first art journal and didn't know where to start or what exactly to do, this helped a lot thank you. Please can you tell me what painterly used and I've noticed everyone seems to add gesso first do you have to do that? Thanks

[@MimiBondi]

Glad I could help Sue! I usually use Liquitex Basics paints and Dylusions (mixedmediastore.com.au/product-category/acrylic-paint). If your paper is thick and doesn't absorb paint you don't have to gesso first. In doubt, always gesso :) Please post any further questions in the FB group facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe xx

[@kirtimanaktala8090]

glad I found your channel

[@MimiBondi]

Me too :) I hope you are keeping in touch via my Sunshine Newsletter if you'd like to get ALL my free tutorials, tips and inspiration mimibondi.com/newsletter (not just the videos on youtube) ;-) xx

[@tiara424777]

ty for making this!

[@MimiBondi]

+Tiara love You are welcome!! If you like this and would like more tutorials and tips, please join my Sunshine Newsletter (mimibondi.com/newsletter) :) xx mimi

[@tiara424777]

i can do that ty!

[@blopezri]

Hi Mimi, love watching your process. Question, do you gesso your pages first?

[@MimiBondi]

+Bibiana Thank you! Not in this journal. Please ask questions through the private FB group (facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe) and make sure you join my Sunshine Newsletter to get all my tips/tutorials (mimibondi.com/newsletter) :) xx mimi

[@keirabroderick1545]

nice video, helped me start❤

[@MimiBondi]

Awesome Keira! Stay in touch via my Sunshine newsletter mimibondi.com/newsletter to receive all my tutorials and tips :) xx

[@craftyeeyorelover7689]

Very pretty

[@MimiBondi]

Thanks so much!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

AWE sweet Puppy. =) My Issue, is what to do On top of the painted background.... I'm fine if my page is blank.... but if there's left over paint, or something on it, I get stuck, spinning my wheels, not sure if I want to cover any of it up, or what to do on top... and stuff.

[@MimiBondi]

Just stop thinking Phoebe! Put on some really loud music, ignore your thoughts and just do it :) Hope you are on my newsletter to receive all my free videos, tips & more mimibondi.com/newsletter xx

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Oh, I only just found you, yesterday... I will go sign up to your newsletter in a moment... Thank you. *LOL!* Me stop thinking... That's impossible! *giggles*... but I get what you're saying. Thanks.

[@MimiBondi]

It takes practice Phoebe! One of the ways I do it is by putting loud music on and singing along while I paint. This way your brain focusses on something else a little :)

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

*nods*. I do love to listen to and sing along with my iTunes when I'm art-ing. ;)

[@justalex7623]

Phoebe try to write on top of it

[@NessysSanctuary]

thank you i have subscribed

[@MimiBondi]

+madhatters crafts Awesome, thank you!

[@BraveblueRaven]

Great tutorial! Tfs Cheers, Ginny :o)

[@MimiBondi]

+BraveBlueRaven Art and Craft Glad you liked it Ginny!! If you would like more tutorials and tips, please join my Sunshine Newsletter (mimibondi.com/newsletter) :) xx mimi

[@debbiereed8341]

I have to try this. So often I don't even know where to start.

[@MimiBondi]

It happens to all of us Debbie! For me, when I just focus on something simple and fun (like painting with my fingers and colours that make me feel happy) then the pressure goes away and inspiration can flow ;-) Let me know how it goes for you!

[@debbiereed8341]

I did a journal spread with my fingers today. I really liked doing it. I had more control with my fingers than I do with a brush.

[@MimiBondi]

@@debbiereed8341 awesome! I hope this helps you feel more confident. If you need some guidance, checkout my No Shenanigans book and course in my site or Amazon 😀

[@natividadmarinez]

That's exactly what happening to me; didn't know how to start

[@MimiBondi]

it happens to all of us but if you'd like to learn more and gain confidence in your mixed media skills, please check out my No Shenanigans e-course and book for beginners on mimibondi.com ;-) xx

[@roxanneray4306]

Very nice! What's the next step? :)

[@MimiBondi]

For next step you can watch my videos for inspiration or if you would like detailed instruction, you could get my No Shenanigans book (amazon) or e-course (mimibondi.com) where I go through many tutorials step by step from start to finish. By the end of it, you will know what to do next :)

[@jodibradley6035]

what is your pallet and can you recommend a good mixed media art journal?

[@MimiBondi]

My pallet? The journals I sell in my store are the ones I recommend: mixedmediastore.com.au/product-category/mixed-media-art-journals. I also like the Moleskine Art Plus journals. If you have any other questions, please post in the FB group setup especially for this: facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe :)

[@marielantry2693]

Great

[@Jeannes1234]

Do you apply gesso to your journal pages before you start?

[@MimiBondi]

Jeannes1234 it depends on which journal I use!

[@gen8209]

I love painting so much, and I too enjoy using my fingers from time to time... Do you find yourself using your fingers more often than not when making your journal pages?

[@MimiBondi]

+Gen Yes! I have pretty much have given up on brushes lol Feel free to subscribe to my newsletter if you'd like more free video, tips etc ;-) mimibondi.com/newsletter

[@BettsyDoodle]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you! Hugs,Dee x

[@MimiBondi]

+BettsyDoodle Thank you for watching ;-) If you would like more good stuff, please join my Sunshine Newsletter (mimibondi.com/newsletter)! xx mimi

[@kathleenstrode455]

cool!

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you Kathleen!

[@strawberrymilk844]

can use paint on sketch paper?

[@MimiBondi]

I haven't used sketch paper but I assume it's very thin so no.

[@justalex7623]

Ailsa Shaffa Atthaya it depends on how thick the paper is. If its thin, try to stick 2 to 5 pages with a masking tape all around the edge.

[@swethaarun8325]

thanks a tonne . have joined.. waiting for your response....

[@camophlage2009]

So beautiful i would like to ask about the type of journal paper is it special to bare acrylic colors or only normal paper

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you! This journal has normal paper. You can use gesso to avoid paint seeping through paper. If you have more questions please post them in the support group here and I'll be happy to help facebook.com/groups/mixedmediatribe :)

[@MyArtyHeart]

♥

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you! :) :)

[@skeletonlemonade9100]

Hello puppy

[@MsLeebee2]

tfs

[@MimiBondi]

+Lee Readman Thanks Lee!

[@TheFliss88]

Hi there from. Nowra

[@MimiBondi]

Oh hello back at you from the Central Coast! So good to find another Aussie around here :)

[@kimberlyrae3738]

👍👍👍

[@MimiBondi]

Thank you :)

[@Dan_The_Dude]

Kommst du aus Deutschland?

[@MimiBondi]

I was born in france, now living in australia 😁

[@mimsathome]

Permission to play!

[@MimiBondi]

+Marie MacDonald Granted for life!! :) If you haven't already, feel free to join my Sunshine Newsletter for more fun videos & inspiration mimibondi.com/newsletter xx

[@marielantry2693]

Do you have to use gesso first before your paints

[@MimiBondi]

It depends on your surface ;-)

[@marielantry2693]

Journal pages

[@MimiBondi]

@@marielantry2693 There are many different kinds of paper so it depends on how porous your surface is. Please join my FB group to discuss ;-)