A GUIDE TO ART JOURNALING TO SUPPORT WELL BEING & how to get started in easy steps.

A Guide to Art Journaling gives an overview of my journaling process including all my favourite supplies, reasons to journal and some helpful tips and techniques to help you get into journaling. I hope you enjoy this video, please do leave a comment sharing the things that have helped you during this lockdown or any ways of journaling that you like to do.
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Xx Wendy
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These are some of my favourite art supplies mentioned in the video -
Zig pens
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Sakura Micron pens
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Faber Castell Pencils
www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-...
Lamy pen
www.amazon.com/Lamy-Safari-Fo...
Derwent Inktense pencils
www.amazon.com/Derwent-Inkten...
Daler Rowney Watercolour pencils
www.calderartsupplies.co.uk/c...
Gelly Roll white gel pen
www.amazon.com/Sakura-57453-G...
www.amazon.com/Liquitex-Profe...
Moleskine Sketchbook Journal 5”x8”
www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Cove...
paper chase journals
www.amazon.com/Miliko-Kraft-S...
WHSmiths writing journal by Moderno
www.whsmith.co.uk/products/wh...
Orange Flower Water
starchild.co.uk/products/oran...
Disclaimer:
This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are honest and my own.
Music Credits -
Music by Ashton Edminster - Behind the Wall - thmatc.co/?l=26991F0A
Music by Liles Music - Frappe - thmatc.co/?l=4C934881
Music by frumhere, kevatta - warm feeling - thmatc.co/?l=6747A7DA
Music by Mark Generous - Chill City Nights - thmatc.co/?l=B1843F9D

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

*EDIT - BTW the glue is Acrylic Matt Medium!!* Leave me any questions or comments and let me know how your art journaling journey goes. 😚😚🌷💓🥀xxx

[@sophiasherwood1790]

I was wondering, what is it you are using to secure your pieces down onto the paper?

[@Collageartist69]

Are there no rules to art journaling?

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Hi Sophia, it’s Matt medium acrylic.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Hi Monica, no rules! Maybe apart from it has to be fun!

[@starmother1089]

I see in the background you have the book Tea with the midnight muse by shiloh sophia mccloud I'm taking her course at COW color of woman just wondering what you think of her book. Love your videos love your journals!💜😊

[@studio_farrago]

I'm so glad KZbin recommended this video to me, it's wonderful! You remind me of a beautiful fairy lady.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you! 😊 I'm a tree fairy! xxx Thanks for being here. x

[@wolfgangproductions7402]

Yes me too this was on my newsfeed too . I do art work too but this form of art seems very difficult to me...

[@suestoons]

@@wolfgangproductions7402 " this form of art seems very difficult to me..." For some reason, I find this statement shocking! It really stopped me in my tracks and made me think. For me, Art Journaling is "me time" "fun time", almost a guilty pleasure. It's time I allow myself just to be free and spontaneous. Some days I wake up and I just need to splash some paint around. Some days, I'm urged to do intricate colouring and mark making. The days when I've got a new supply or tool that I've never used before are always fun, fun, fun! It's a time to let go and do swatching and I'm always, ... always drawn to experiment with incorporating an old faithful tool or supply. I always have at least 4 or 5 journals on the go. I started with just one old book to slap extra paint into and have morphed slowly over the past 10 years to experimenting with making my own journals from scratch, using old hardcover books, and also experimenting with the different pre-made journals on the market. Currently, my craft buddy and I have two projects on the go. One a pre-made, wire-bound Mixed Media Journal and the other, [don't laugh] journals that we made from packing paper and old file folders. We did the DIY Journals a couple of years ago when MCB made her annual visit. Recently we discovered a KZbin Content Provider "Noit Art" that we find challenging. So we've divvied up the pages, each chose half of Noit's videos as a challenge for a 2-page layout and now we're working through them during our weekly Skype Craft sessions. I'm really very curious to know what you find difficult.

[@astalander6061]

Me too

[@Poppysmicks]

This was exactly what I was thinking! Had to click right away!🥰

[@SpookyRooster135]

It was so nice that you actually said that the the £18 journal was expensive. So often on all the videos people are paying about £85 for one and over £100 to £200 on designer paints and it makes you feel inadequate that you don't have the money for these. It's sort of put across that you need all these special paints and designer brands to be an artist. When really the art comes from within oneself and not from designer stuff. There are wonderful art products out there, people can be really snobby. You can have a glue stick, an old magazine page and a sheet of paper and make art with it or just a basic pencil and paper. It is so nice for someone to understand that these days, £18 can be a lot of money. I don't even have that a week to eat with. Your videos always cheer me up and make me happy. Thank you xXx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yup! Exactly, we don't need the most expensive nor do we wish to feel inadequate. I am the same, lost all my income at lockdown and have to be very exact in what I spend... Keep safe and well and thanks for that xx

[@MartiasMuses]

You are so right! Thank you, it made me happy for some reason :)

[@clarataut5868]

reading this comment felt so good, I feel exactly the same way!! art isnt about fancy paint or supplies, its about creating with a ballpoint pen on a receipt, scribbling on the corners of a newspaper or making collages from old paper bags.. I want people who read this to know you are an artist because of the idea in your head and not the money in your wallet!

[@SpookyRooster135]

@@clarataut5868 That's an excellent way to put it. I'll have to remember that, one, thank you. The magic of art comes from within and not the tools that you use. When you see people making art by burning toast and drawing pictures in the sand or with chalk on a pavement, it hits home. I bought a ton of stuff, saying to myself I'll be better if I have .... Did it make any difference, no. I have more colour choices etc. but that's it.

[@clarataut5868]

@@SpookyRooster135 thats so true, I love artists who use whatever comes across their way.. and I think I want to challenge myself to actively use little supplies to make it more about the art itself.

[@rebeccafiveash4335]

You seem such a young carefree girl of 18. Love how you've kept your hair long and natural too. Talented sketcher.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you 😚😚 haha! I’m grumpy sometimes too!! Yes re hair, thank you 🌷🌷four years into my grow out!!! But didn’t want to chop it off. Thanks for watching. 😚😚

[@Briardie]

I love your hair. I'm growing my own hair and I intend to get it like yours. My natural colour is now grey. I have just found you and subscribed. I adore your personality. Lots of things I am interested in too, being creative, crystals, plants, incence, aromatherapy, tick all the boxes, .... I look forward getting to know you xx

[@heid6683]

It is about the spirit- she has it!

[@kathynicholson3792]

At age 18, in 1970, I started keeping a diary.... Page a day.... Full.... In 1972, as a, student I added a large notebook where I wrote down thoughts and feelings and quotes etc. That's as well as the A5 size page a day diary.... Full. I continued with this until '78 when I got married and life settled down. But I always had an engagement diary where I noted things as well as my 'engagements '. In the 90s I started getting nice blank notebooks and writing as often as I felt like it. Thoughts and feelings. A day to day record of all the holidays (I went to India for work and 2 trips to Egypt for pleasure). No one had ever talked about "journalling ", but then, this was pre Internet. So now, as I approach my 69th birthday next year, I have 50 years worth of writing...... Some day I'll look back on it all. It is all writing. I'm a writer at heart not a visual artist and all that drawing and sticking that you do doesn't fire me up at all. But I do like to write with different coloured pens. 😅 And I like the act of handwriting.

[@gwendolynsinclair]

50 years of thoughts, dreams & observations...how rich and amazing to explore! What a gift to yourself.

[@bezekhobby]

I ll be so happy to see your journals. Hope ince you ll share video about your old journals

[@robyndismon394]

Not sure why you had to include what part of her process 'doesn't fire you up'. Who said it had to?

[@2ancient2define97]

Every morning with a cup of coffee...Have been using the same techniques for years, never thought to name it....just enjoyed it. And, what I find profoundly interesting is that a string of family deaths (7) and I stopped doing that personal ritual. Now your channel shows up on my feed. No coincidence. I think sometimes you just need to do NOTHING until something magical is remembered and then you dance back into your 'vein of joy.' That is what this vlog had done for me...thank you, and please don't stop sharing. 🌬 you are a ray of sunshine 🌞

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Ooh lovely, so glad you found your way here. 🌷🌷🌷😚

[@itsaleja6691]

Omg, how cute, everything will get better! 🍀✨🍃💓

[@kaytiej8311]

I so needed this message today. Thank you for writing "...sometimes you just need to do NOTHING until something magical is remembered..." I've been in a space of Nothing for over two years post-doctorate and, not surprisingly, been asking lots of questions regarding purpose and direction. I think I've just encountered my something magical.

[@hodgettsfamilypn]

Suffering with a chronic back, Art did not leave me but I left Art. After ten years of coping with pain, I realized that without Art ,I am lost with only my pain but with ArtI I can live as the person I once was:) Thanks so much I am so glad that you appeared in my feed about ten minuites after I took an unfinished picture from my store box to complete for the first time:)

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Wow that’s amazing and good luck continuing 🌷🌷🌷

[@letha57]

I do all the journal things, junk/art journaling. Writing… most of my journaling I do just for me. Once in a while, I may make one for a gift.

[@Kaitheminion]

'You're free to make terrible art'. I love that. Regardless, your journals are so beautiful and inspiring and this video felt like a safe place in itself. I'm coming to the end of my therapy sessions, and I think art journaling is really going to help me.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Perfectly timed then, happy creating xx

[@evypetre949]

If there was ever a lost soul that needed to journal...it’s me. I love creating mixed media art but I can’t get any words on my pieces. I think I have been looking for you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kaytiej8311]

As someone who has several journals that include devotional, poetry, drawing and inspirational I always felt that I was doing it 'wrong', so it's so absolutely affirming to see someone have lots of different journals to use 'as the mood strikes'!

[@bunnyberryyyy451]

I'm about a minute in to the video and all I can say is you have the most amazing energy, this is the video I needed..I can tell!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Haha! You’re definitely on my wavelength then 🤔🤩🤩 thanks for watching and the lovely comment, inspires me to keep going! Xx

[@aurorabundance4494]

I have the exact same experience. I am looking forward to get to know you better this autum.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thanks so much for being here. 🌷🌷xx

[@GigisOwnCreativeMeanings]

Your energy is flowing through your awesome personality and it definitely shows in your journals. Love your videos. So soothing. Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your energy! ✌️👍✍️🎨

[@cheryltallafuss1886]

The Unexpected Gypsy a as

[@leviada]

I just wanted to say: you look like a fairy or something from a beautiful and magic tale. You're a magical person. Thank you.

[@shellb1633]

I love this idea - I really didn't realize art journaling was a thing.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

It's a big thing!! xxx Happy creating!

[@mevebelanger]

I really like your choices of journals. They are also this expensive in Canada, but as you say, it’s worth it. Every time I go shopping for one, I can spend 30 minutes to one hour choosing one, feeling the paper textures, looking at the sizes, the number of pages, etc. And every time, I can imagine the employees thinking « well, here is an undecided one there... ». 😅

[@elizabethwidlund3859]

I found an unused Moleskine at Goodwill. I was doing the happy dance because generally they're so expensive.

[@lorrainelindsay4508]

I found your videos by pure accident but now I am hooked and have to watch you daily here in Australia. I am an English Lady from Newcastle upon Tyne. I am creative and spiritual so this is why you relate to me. I love that you are so authentic. I've started thanks to you and your inspiration to go on a art journal journey of my higher self connection. Keep shinning your light and thank you for sharing your journey xx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

aww glad to have your company xxx

[@anneedmunds9025]

Ii started a journal tonight I am an artist and poet and a night owl it is 4.30am I'm enjoying journaling thanks for getting me started it is good for my emotional health.

[@katy_4971]

I love art journaling it makes me feel creative and I never want to lose that part of me! I also love reading so I like to add quotes in now and then. I love to do it at least 3 times a week. I use it alongside my photography, I love to use my polaroid camera on walks and cut them up and draw around them etc. I love this video gave me loads more ideas for my journal too! Thank you. I love that you talk about where you get your inspo from it's so important!

[@kindwildflower9815]

You have beautiful hair, I love it! Thank you for this awesome video.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Now you’re making me blush! Thanks soo much! 😚😚😚

[@juliag5666]

I thought that about your hair too!

[@toni5543]

queen of ageing gracefully

[@elizabethwidlund3859]

I come from a family of artists on my mom's side, some of whom were good enough to make a living at it...and I wished more than anything as a child that I could just sit down and draw anything I liked. I joked that I was holding the door when art talent was passed out. I've always loved lettering and I love to write, and I love collage, so I combine those in my journal. Thank you for being so inspiring and natural. I'm teaching myself to draw and received a huge art set for Christmas from my brother and his wife, and he also gave me a book about oil painting for Easter...the possibilities are limitless!

[@glendagai]

I just stumbled on your video today and am just overwhelmed with the timing. I have never understood art journaling.. until today. I really needed this today. i am a quilter on “leave” right now. I just need a break. thank you!

[@pumpkin23mixedmediaartcoll93]

I found art journaling when I was deep in an episode of depression and anxiety in 2014. I have art journaled every day since! I spent a whopping £20 on a mixed media sketchbook once and although I loved it it was too extravagant for me to do again. Recycling is really important to me so I now work in preexisting books from the charity shops, especially spiral-bound road atlases as I find that as they get fatter the binding helps the book stay more secure. I am very new to your channel and already love it! It's always nice to find more UK art journaling

[@cyndylivingston6586]

That is a very creative idea with the atlas. Love it!

[@KathyPaul]

I discovered your KZbin last night and I can't stop watching/experiencing your videos! It's been like opening a door... to something I have been longing for!

[@andreawells-china3282]

It is so refreshing to see that you have more than one journal on the go and no pressure to finish one before starting another……I have kept written journals and doodling journals and story telling journals for a long time …. Also prayer journals…..and I beat myself up because they are often unfinished! After watching this I know that is is actually ok, such a simple but profound realisation! I am loving watching your vlogs….thank you so much ❤

[@beakey3484]

Just today ran across your channel so not sure what order these are in yet...Anyway...I just wanted to comment here about a topic in the last video I watched regarding hair. I believe we women really come into our own power when we stop dying out the gray. I gave it up about three years ago and only looked back when my daughter, who is a beautician, came to visit and dyed me a beautiful purplish pink under the back. It only showed when my hair was up, which is about all the time. And I love, love, loved it. We are most beautiful in our natural state, and you, my dear, are a real gypsy queen!! Thank you for sharing your beauty and art with us, the anonymous us, who dearly love your content.

[@ams.003]

I JUST love the energy. I feel likes we are in a mystery corner and wearelittle fairy's and elfs 🧚‍♀️💜

[@lindaplayspiano]

This is soooo creative!! I love your soft voice and how you make beginners feel safe and brave to start something new!✨☘️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I'm so glad! This makes me sooo happy, thank you xxxx see you soon! x

[@KalidescopeKreations]

I love journaling because it's like one of the only "art" things I do that is solely for me. I enjoy showing people cool pages but it's really like a personal scrapbook. Full of feelings and random pieces of paper that have weird meanings to me. It's also really great for using up supplies that I don't touch often, makes me feel better about having them lol PLUS the scrapbook style of it means I can write notes about how I feel or ideas I have elsewhere throughout the day and just add them to my journal later

[@Lucilup]

Thank you so much !!! Answers so many questions I be had about journaling, about my notebooks that I haven't been able to put in the recycling bin for years , and about the ones that I did throw away and are gone. No judgment, no regrets, only joy and communion . Thank you !!

[@cosycatcris]

I love this video so much. You are somebody that I always dreamed to be with the plants, crystals, art, journals. Too bad I end up being someone else but I'm trying to get back on track to learn art and journaling. Thank you for this video. It's so much less scary than other videos for me on how to get started. I love this! ❤️ ✨

[@juliag5666]

The sound quality was great, no need to worry about the microphone.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Ok thank you ! 🌷🌷

[@baneofevil9524]

thats true most of the video i watch art journaling their sound quality is not thats true i have to put a subtitle

[@MartiasMuses]

I agree :)

[@lauradorris8726]

I love your philosophical and self care approach to journaling. Thank you!

[@patricia-ub1jb]

I'm another person who is grateful to Yt for recommending this video, you're amazing 💓

[@rhondalupo3531]

This was a calm and soothing video for my weary mind and heart. I will definitely be watching and looking for more videos and find you on IG. I've been decorative journaling and scrapbooking/memory keeping for quite a while. Your journal declaration was freeing for my party soul. I will have to borrow parts for my next journal. Thank you so much!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh that’s wonderful, I’m so happy it was soothing. I hope your journals soothe you more too, mine are certainly doing just that. Much needed in these strange times. 😔Yes, do please use the declaration. Thanks for watching and let me know how you get on. 🌷🌷

[@suemonk8745]

So glad I found you! Have started to journal again after a drought lasting several years! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@Mimamoooo]

I am literally happy hearing your voice and looking at you alone 😲🥺🥰🥰 thanks to youtube for recommending me this video 🥺🥺 I really love it 🤎 I do youtube too and I'm excited to reach your level of art 🤎🤎 omg I said a lot already, I'm sorryyyyy, I'm just so happy.

[@danicawhite5478]

You can see in your eyes that you have a beautiful soul thank you for your video

[@suzetteanthony5181]

You are perfect for where I’m at now, writing a book about my father, a mid century artist. Now I will journal to help me process the emotions. Thank you.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

So happy, soft hugs,,, xxx

[@shahd7646]

you're super inspiring i'm so glad i came across your channel🥺

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh good👍👍thank you. You’re v welcome here🌷🌷

[@janiceguidancelotus]

I'm so happy to see that we have the same vision of art! No pressure, no rule. The most important things are to create and be connected at the moment 🥳💋💚🌈🎨

[@joannedipietrantonio6433]

You truly are an inspiration! I watch a lot of art videos on You tube and will definitely include yours. Your bubbly personality draws in artists of all levels and makes art fun. I am new to art journaling, but I do scrapbook and make cards. I too have a place to go to which is a second bedroom that I am surrounded by things that make me happy.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thank you xxx and enjoy your happy place!! xxxx

[@krd5461]

your sound sounds great! and you're a natural on camera, well done x

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you 😚😚🌷

[@mymind3683]

I use a lot of different kinds of fallen and dried leaves on my art journal and that makes me feel so good 🌱

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

That’s wonderful I love leaves 🍁 I sometime use flower petals or pressed flowers and I did collect a leaf off my favourite tree and know what you mean. It’s made me feel good too. Xx

[@mymind3683]

I am grateful to have you, and yeah! you are right, flowers and leaves give us another level of happiness ✨✨

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Aww 🌷🌷thank full for you here too. Xx

[@poodlegirl55]

Thank you for this video, you explained it very well and I will try it. I make quilts, crochet, make miniatures and many other hobbies and have one room in my house full of fun stuff that I call my magical place. I have had three surgeries in the past six months and coupled with Covid I do not get out much. My arts and crafts have saved my life and I agree with what you said about your mood effects of journalling. Subscribed.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Soft healing g hugs, to easy times... glad you have your creativity 🌷🌷🌷

[@vics9877]

This was such a delight to watch. I love your energy and feel inspired on my own art journal journey. My son makes my journals for me, each one is special. Thank you so much for sharing such an intimate process. 🫶

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

so glad you enjoyed it and happy journaling to you xxx your journals sound v special indeed x

[@paulinegolden1767]

Funny how the universe works! You just popped up and it's just what I needed! this is Great! xoxo

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

👌👌👌😁🦋

[@MartiasMuses]

same ;-)

[@katherinec9197]

***little scream*** you're in Glastonbury? That's such a magical place. We visited in 2018 and just LOVED it so much. New subscriber from western Canada.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Hello Canada! Thanks for being here and doing a little scream!! xx

[@rosamoulton9775]

I have never done this until today ,suffering with mental health I need to see your inspiration so thank you ,I have never been able to draw but it won’t matter in my joirnal .

[@larapunk3532]

Your British accent is enchanting😍😍, your sound too, and you're very nice You've encouraged me to return learning pronunciation in British After two years of learning Italian and Spanish A huge welcome from Egypt 🇪🇬😊❤️

[@kellylouisebrown4954]

I art journal for my adhd and depression. I love drawing and writing. So this is perfect for me. Just subscribed. Thank you :)

[@simplyimpish1055]

You are so adorable, I’m an artist too and just had to subscribe. I do a lot of research on the goddesses I create and art journaling sounds like a great place to keep this information. 💗

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh thank you! Yes a journal would be perfect... xx

[@connieh.4689]

I have so much "stuff" in folders, how much more interesting they would be in journals! Can't wait to start❣😊

[@ophelias4172]

I wish I could art. This sounds like so much fun and cathartic.

[@buttonlady3]

Thank you, you've saved my sanity at a time when craziness had taken over. I've always been known as the Tattered Fairy.....so it was ment to be the universe has guided me. X

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Awww thank you too because this KZbin channel and all of you saved me too! ♥️♥️♥️

[@hellofuckingkitty5971]

Finding and watching this video really touched my heart. I’ve been so down lately. So lost. But this... the beauty in this touched me so much and inspired me, I want to start my own art journal now, this seems like the perfect hobby to do... thank you, for your amazing energy, it’s helped me reach back to my real self... stay precious ✨🌸

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I'm so glad! Thanks so much for telling me. And, happy creating!! xxx

[@danschmith5957]

Rewatching all your videos just to get inspired with a lovely cuppa on a Sunday morning cause "why not?" 👏👏😊😘❤️Tanya x

[@amanaflor]

Nice to find another journaling bug 🤗 I do journal daily for the past 2 years. I started because the world was spinning too fast and I couldn’t process all of it. The world kept on spinning too fast but I allowed myself to step out and organize my own thoughts. I find it very useful as a “purging” tool. Writing down the negative thoughts created more space in my head. I am now moving towards a more visual journal with less words. Funny how we change... your videos are very inspiring! Thank you.

[@TheSuzieQMama]

absolutely inspiring! Thank you for keeping it real.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Sue Thorne oh good, so glad you found it useful, this makes my day so thank you, and yes to real! 🌷🌻🌾xx

[@DeirdreJ_AutomationArchitect]

I love using old books for art journaling. I love how the typeface comes through after adding paint or gesso. Love the video. Sound was fine. Ps your hair is amazing 😍

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@suzyallen1726]

I love your videos when you take us to your process. Very inspiring. I have been sheltering in place since Christmas. I'm getting my first vaccine tomorrow. I'm a little apprehensive and this helped me to get my mind off it all. This whole thing and the state of the USA is just so frightening to me. So thanks for the reprieve.

[@janevincent7103]

Lots of great tips, Wendy. Love all of your journals. I almost forgot that I have a little Moleskin journal. Yep, isn't it fun to journal? I've been doing since I was 10 years old and got my first lockable diary. It was pink and I loved talking about the fun at the beach as I lived 5 min from some gorgeous beaches at what's called Jones Beach on Long Island, N.Y. where I grew up.and last but not least, I wrote about boys. I wasn't truly thinking of boys till I was 13, but they in much of my entries-Ha! Journaling kept me sane thru many situations up to the present. I love all of your videos as so many of your subscribers do. You offer something so different in that you are not afraid to talk honestly about yourself so we can get to know you and learn. all kinds of things. Thank you so much. XOXOJANE

[@SIGGYSAURUS]

I've been wanting to start an art journal for a while, and your video has just helped me make up my mind - I'm starting one!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Awesome 👏 this makes me soooo happy 😊 it’s so therapeutic and fun. 🌷🌷xx

[@elenilavari1147]

You are such a pure and adorable person! I love your art too!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you so much elenly, I really appreciate your comment 🙏🙏🌷🌷😚😚 xxx

[@snehapradhan5591]

I don't haave a particular style of drawing, I just like making anything I'm in the mood of but that's been making me feel inadequate as if I'm not a "real artist" if I don't have a particular style. But when you weres sifting through your journals I noticed some mixture if different styles and I felt so so good about that. Thank you for making this!!

[@stillalivestillreal]

Seeing your videos brings me so much joy. Thank you.

[@dqkenna4722]

I love how genuine you are and how much passion you have for this please keep making videos ❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thanks so much, DQ really appreciate this 😚😚😚 and yes I will, I love doing them, I can waffle on and no one interrupts, lol! 😂

[@mariewiedefeld2128]

Everything about your style, studio and soul just seem so beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

🌷🌷thank you so much Marie, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Xx

[@rohinitrainingacademy]

I found this information and you very cute and the set up i.e the background with fairy lights, dreamcatcher, and plants is so much like me . Thank you for making me feel ecstatic. Subscribed to your channel and liked and commented from my heart.

[@daniceglenn3514]

You are so adorable and a great artist. Enjoy watching your program.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you 🌷🌷

[@sophiasherwood1790]

Thank you for sharing this with us! I am just starting to get into art journaling and I found this very useful.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

😚😚I’m glad you found it useful, happy journaling, let me know how you get on. 😚🌷🌷

[@helenaurelius-haddock4695]

Great Video! Clear and articulate expression and lots of good pointers on how art journaling can make us feel better. Thanks for sharing.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thanks Helen, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it and got some useful tips. 🌷🧁🥰🥰

[@brittney3156]

This is beautiful inspo to be kinder to my highly-sensitive soul.

[@s.leslie7230]

You seem like such a lovely human.. thanks for sharing your knowledge, kindness, and creativity with all of us.

[@Zincchromeshema]

Thank you for this video. It reminds me of how free I was when I was younger. I think I need to revisit some of that inspiration.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Go for it! Thanks for watching xx

[@silverhairedvegan4433]

Wow... I just came across your channel and I love your art and your whole vibe ❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

OH thank you Xxxxxxx I'm so glad you found your way here. Lots of love xxx

[@sinemguven7797]

I want to thank you for the encouraging videos. I’ve just started to do art journaling. I am doing something and then when I look them I am thinking all these are looking like a pre-school child work🙈. I hope I will like my work one day! Xx

[@thaliacommins1174]

I dont know how i found you but you are exactly what I needed. I love your work, thank you for sharing this with me!!

[@janstroud8948]

Been just writing my journals but you have inspired me to start introducing art as well 🌞

[@ginamcdonald7854]

I’ve also only written in journals in the past, and mostly about what I’m going through with no solutions. I feel like adding art will create a much more positive experience! Haven’t picked up my journal in at least a year, so time to get back to it!

[@cherryberry2423]

Such a lovely and helpful video. You have inspired me to take out some old planners and recycle them by turning them into art journals. Thank you so much!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Wow, amazing, Cherry Berry I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Sooo welcome 🙏😚🌸🥀

[@f.artists8266]

Hi, thankyou for this, I am an Arts practitioner working with Mind the mental health charity in Taunton. I have been doing this remotely, phone calls emails etc and delivering materials to the doorstep! I am delighted to be able to share your video with my group members, its really inspiring and honest too. Love the track at the end. love annie

[@Chihiro33333]

"This is where I permit myself to make crap art." Thank you so much for reminding me of that! That is essential when it comes to art journaling, and still I keep forgetting just that...

[@marybarratt879]

Just found you. Compulsive viewing. No expectations, no judgement - love it. I know I shall be watching more in the future. Tfs

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thanks so much, and see you soon x

[@dianaguzman9299]

your video is amazing and really inspiring, i'm always afraid that my art journal won't look "aesthetic" or something but your confident words helped me a lot

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it and really happy it helped. Happy journaling from here! 🌷🌷

[@LJ-zk9iw]

Wow! That looks incredible. The people who inherit your journals will be so in love you. How amazing! Thank you for taking time to share this with us. I really think you would be amazing at making an Oracle deck. I know I would want a deck. 👍

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you so much 🌷🌷🤗🧁

[@glynnphillips9703]

I send you LOVE,LIGHT,PEACE and good positive vibes❤🌟☮⚡🙏🏻☝🏻

[@dekkerkim]

Love this video! Just bought me a new journal today and I needed some inspiration. I started journaling in august and really like it! Mostly if I start things I set the bar to high for myself, but with this I have the mindset of Just begin, just create, it doesn't have to be a museumpiece :) have fun doing it. And thats seems to work very well :) I'm goint to watch more of your videos!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Hey Kim, awesome 😚😚perfectionism kills creativity... that’s why I love thinking about it in layers... it’s just a layer... glad you found your way here. 🌷🌷

[@suestoons]

My Craft Buddy and I have one journal labelled "Experiments". Just that label gives us the freedom to play and just ... experiment!

[@serenityjane72]

You are sooooo gorgeous and really talented. Subscribed! I am also an Artist and Art teacher and when I am making art I feel like I am connected to source. I channel . I start out intending one thing but it comes out as it wishes to and it always feels like it comes from somewhere beyond my consciousness

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh thank you so much. Yes, it happens like that for me too, often I don’t know who is going to appear. It’s a very magical, sacred process. Thanks for sharing that with me. 🤗 🌷🌷

[@serenityjane72]

@@theunexpectedgypsy thank you for such a wonderful channel! (KZbin and the spiritual!) xx

[@gsdls]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing with me.

[@kirbierose2589]

I just just want to say thank you. I am a busy mom. I used to play music but haven't really felt called to do that to for a while. I love visual art but don't really want to draw or work towards fancy paintings. I don't have time. This looks so perfect for this season in my life. It looks like something that is fun and expressive that I can do within an hour, all while documenting the beautiful things that happen in our lives to treasure for years to come. Thank you!!

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I used to use massage in class too, especially during the build up to SATS. I used to do the visual imagery relaxation with the children and adults. It doesn’t work for me though. But I’ve had a lot of children and adults fall asleep. I had to go on a pain management course and the physio was talking about it and said she liked to relax with it too. So I said swap seats I’ll do it 😂 She nodded off and a couple of the other ladies😀

[@kailafleshman2308]

This has been, by far, the most inspiring and informational video I have watched about art journaling in the last 5 years or so. I really appreciate how you made sure to mention that there are no rules about it but still offered suggestions on how to keep up with the process, create, express, etc. I finally was brave enough to buy my first journal yesterday and I am very excited to start my journey. Thanks so much for the vid! xx

[@magnoliabird]

I hope you have enjoyed it

[@chanchoyling4919]

Have been procrastinating to start my art journal...you have put me back on track!!

[@user-uh4cg6mv2e]

Ive had my moleskine notebook for quite sometime and just started journaling in it this past year along with a bigger Journal I've also had which is my main journal.

[@marytredinnick3366]

You're such a lovely person. And your art journaling is so beautiful and inspiring.Thanks for your videos

[@bonfireart3121]

Every word of this is true and beautifully expressed!! 🔥❤

[@mariaclark6313]

I love it. I too enjoy collecting special pics that I see. I love to collage. I love what ppl call doodling especially when I am in need of help proceeding emotions or strong feelings. I have never thought it actual journaling these things. Thank you very much for sharing. I, too love collecting journal, sketch pads, pens, color pencils, colorful paper. I love it. Thank you..it is soothing.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Happy creating! 🌷🌷

[@Marizeye]

I would LOVE more videos about your art journalling process, including something you mentioned earlier about how you practice turning negative thoughts to positive. So far you are the ONLY person out there on youtube I can find that has the approach I would like to have, the kind of art I admire. Sure I could do it on my own, but I also long to have someone else on my wavelength to journal "with" me ;-) thanks for all you do

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Watch this coming weeks video 😚😚😚 how funny no one else on KZbin is talking of it... I would have thought it’s pretty common...

[@lynns8057]

So many benefits to journaling. I can't even draw a stick figure, but I can glue and tape with the best of them, 😊 so that is how I create. Love watching your process. Thank you.💜💜💜

[@jacquelinefreeman6537]

An area l may want to explore is the connection of creatives experiencing lockdowns both here in the very divided USA and across the pond. Journaling has helped me navigate these isolated times along with enjoying the work of generous artists such as yourself. Thank you for sharing. You make a difference. Life is more tolerable and hopeful when we connect.

[@planetjazzy]

I can't express how much finding this has ment to..living in a forest isolated from everything because of Covid. Doing my usual artwork is out of the question...I can't afford my wire...ceramics....this I believe will save that side of me that is driven to create.. thank you again...

[@lesliethompson4588]

By far the best art journal video I’ve come across..you’re the bomb!