Wise Mr Owl Altered Book Art Journal Tutorial

A new page in this Altered Book Art Journal inspired by this wise Mr Owl and some beautiful autumnal colours!
In this page I used:
Collage pieces cut from various old illustrated countryside and bird books picked up from the charity shop
Distress Ink pads in Rusty Hinge, Rustic Wilderness, Crushed Olive, Vintage Photo, Ground Espresso
Derwent Inktense pencils in Bark
Bruynzeel pastel pencil (no. 44)
Liquitex Matte Gel
Windsor and Newton white gesso
And lots of Hi-Tack all purpose glue!
I hope this inspires you to get creating!

[@annevancingel8250]

This is a true work of art, breathtaking. You are such a pleasure to watch and explain your progress. I can watch it all day. Thank you

[@debbiebreen6276]

Oh wow!!! Just stunning, I couldn't look away, this process is outstanding, never seen anything like it. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you so much 💜

[@zayiclive]

I’m obsessed with the art you create on these book pages! Each page tells a story of its own!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks so much, I'm so pleased you're enjoying the videos 💜

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

You are Phonomenal thankyou for using birds, love this video THANKYOU VERY MUCH for all that you

[@carolhedberg2341]

Oh, my goodness, this was delightful. I curled up in bed on a snowy morning & bingewatched your videos. So many fun ideas nestled in the backdrop of your soothing voice! Thanks so much!❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much for your beautiful words - that conjured up such a lovely picture in my mind 💜

[@LouiseAdie-zm2jf]

When this one is completed and you're showing us the earlier pages, when you get to the last one the owl is MOVING! It seems animated at first. I love all your work. You always offer such originality and inspiration. Thank you! (If I'd seen this a few hours ago I'd have made today's page totally different! I have about 6-7 layers but they were all glued down and became a single page. I could easily have made it like this. Next time!!!

[@julianafreeman5417]

This is absolutely stunning. I love collage but this takes it beyond anything I have so far tried. Thank you.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you juliana 💜

[@hangingoutwithnanajacobson7582]

I didn’t want the video to end! I am a newbie and learning all kinds of wonderful things on KZbin but this is the first video I have seen of this kind. Your work is incredible and so beautiful, I can hardly wait to see the other pages. Although I will never reach your heights of talent and skill (I am in my 70’s just making my first journal) you are such an inspiration to us all. ❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Hi Nana that's so sweet of you! I only started on my art journey 4 years ago and have learnt most things through You Tube and have got more and more confident finding my own style as I've gone along. It's never too late to have fun learning something new! 💜

[@PamelaB1212]

I’m absolutely blown away at your creative process. You are such an inspiration. Your journal is so beautiful. I feel so calm & serene just looking at it! Thank you for sharing your gift🙏‼️💕

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you so much pamela 💜

[@laurasalvattipera7251]

What a beautiful piece of art, delicate, it made me wish the video never ended. I loved it!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@judiemjacobson4613]

This is absolutely amazing. Lady you just blow my mind with your creativity. I'm going to try to do this in my owl Journal. I'm glad to hear you say that it took you days to do it. And you are so generous to show and tell us exactly what you're doing and what you're using you don't keep secrets or make us guess

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks for your lovely words Judie and I'm so pleased you're inspired to try your own 💜

[@lynettevisser669]

Wow, this is absolutely stunning. The pictures comes alive. 👍👌😍

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Lynette 💜

[@altheamathewson1677]

Your creative talent is amazing. You are one-of-a-kind! I love, love, love your videos, your art is stunning!!! I can hardly wait to watch more!!! Love & Hugs

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you for your beautiful words Allie! I'm so pleased you're enjoying my videos 💜

[@bridgettwonder5386]

Thank you so much for sharing your process. The depth and colors on this page are so gorgeous❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you Bridgett 💜

[@rhondazamora8136]

I love watching you create. Your art is amazing.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much Rhonda 💜

[@patricedodd2068]

I have watched everyone of the episodes of making these book pages. They are beautiful beyond words. Thank you for sharing!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much Patrice, I really appreciate you joining me on this journey 💜

[@christinamann4201]

I just discovered your videos yesterday. Your work is so beautiful and creative. I love it.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks so much Christina 💜

[@elainestrain326]

This took my breath away. Beautiful is an understatement

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much Elaine, so pleased you enjoyed it 💜

[@LauraLouLou]

Amazing inspiration!!! Just truly bliss! Thank you!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you 💜

[@victoriaanders8795]

I am so amazed!! This was brilliant. I have learned so much from watching a couple of these videos. Thank you for sharing. Your style is different from all the other KZbinrs that I have watched.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely words Victoria, I love to inspire others by doing what I am drawn to do 💜

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Extraordinary! Magical! I love it, and I loved watching you make the vignette. I haven’t seen anything else like this on KZbin. Whose videos do you like to watch for inspiration? There’s another collage artist I like to watch. She combines images to create funny, absurd art. She’s really good at cutting, and then weaving images together. Her channel is [east of honey]. Thank you for this video. It made me very happy. 😊

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Mara for your beautiful words! I shall definitely be checking out East of Honey channel. So much of my inspiration comes from stepping outside my front door and going out in to nature! I love watching the channels of France Papillon, Lemon Creative, ShanoukiArt, Art Journal Love, Robin Donnelly.... so many great mixed media artists out there creating amazing, inspirational art 💜

[@maramakesjournals2319]

@@SpiritofNatureArt Thanks for the list of names. I’ll check them out.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

@@maramakesjournals2319 Enjoy!

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

Love mushrooms ❤❤❤❤❤

[@trishmccrary7374]

I love everything you’ve done! Your creativity is inspiring! Thanks

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks so much Trish 💜

[@flamingogirl57]

This is Ahhmazing !!! I recently found your channel and I am just in awe of your creativity with your journal. I'm inspired but know this will challenge me to step out of my comfort zone ! I'm 66 and have physical challenges so I love trying something new! 😊

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

So pleased you've enjoyed the project and found inspiration! I only started my art 4 years ago and this type of art 2 years ago so it's never too late to try something new! 🙂

[@sheilaangeloni4037]

I am loving these pages, I keep re watching lol thanks for sharing 😊

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you 💜

[@olesyaanderson83]

Love your artwork!

[@reginabrown5059]

Lovely

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you 💜

[@rosemaryortega9879]

Awesome! I love your style. Thx 4 sharing 😊

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@themel8542]

Gosh, I love this page! Everything is so busy, yet it all fits together so well! I wish I could flip through the pages myself, it would be a pleasure. Why haven't I discovered your channel earlier? It's everything I love: nature journaling, altered books, cats... The good thing is, now I can binge watch all your videos while I journal myself. :)

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much!

[@christinegane2426]

Very clever looking forward to future tutorials

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

so glad you enjoyed watching Christine 💜

[@waukonstandard]

I love this spread so much! So many layers. So much detail. This is awesomely beautiful!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Laurie - so glad you enjoyed it 💜

[@annstewart360]

Wonderful!!

[@brendabass4151]

Amazing!

[@herbalannie7707]

I learned alot from this demo. Beautiful !

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you 💜

[@Boofyfy]

This is wonderful! You’re the first KZbin creator I’ve seen with this type of tutorial. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much Boofyfy, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it 💜

[@jayneelinor]

Wow!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks Jayne 💜

[@wendywraight5788]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you Wendy 💜

[@specialhandsartists]

Amazing art.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you 💜

[@jackyfreeman5530]

I've recently started to watch your channel and I just love what you do! I'm working up the courage to have a go, start simple like your butterfly page and work up to more intricate designs.😊😊

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

I have a book that I use to play around with techniques, no page ever has to be finished, or match with the one before or shown to anyone, it's just a book to play with and build up your confidence. You can also take a page out and work on it, that way if you don't like it you don't have to keep it. If it comes out well you can stick it in the book. The most important thing to remember is to have fun, nothing in life has to be perfect! 💜

[@sharonsolomos4461]

Absolutely stunning ❤❤❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Sharon 💜

[@reginahagar7556]

I love your work , just brilliant

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thanks so much 💜

[@recoveringsoul755]

Oh my goodness!! Such s beautiful page(s) and so unique too. I love the entire book. Nature themed. Have never seen anything quite like it. I had to subscribe. I picture wonderful things in my mind but never quite know how to make them a reality.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much 💜

[@hankejoosen4029]

Wauw!!! This book is becoming so amazing! Just stunning 🤩🤩🤩

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks Hanke - so glad you're enjoying it 💜

[@skullingtonfly]

So well done. It’s gorgeous ❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Sylvia, so pleased you're enjoying the video's 💜

[@heilaschoonbee5016]

That is stunning 😍

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@pennyfrayne3221]

I love your work. I've just started magazine collage and I have to have a go at this. Gorgeous 😍

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

fantastic Penny! So pleased it's inspired you 💜

[@heatherrowell3008]

OMG AMAZING.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Heather 💜

[@recoveringsoul755]

My first encounter with an altered book was in college (70's) and i found in the local bookstore The Humament. An altered book that made it into print. Always loved picture books and pop up books, origami, kirigami (I think thats the one cutting paper), stationery, wax seals for envelopes. BUT need to try my hand at it. I wish my art supplies weren't stolen.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Oh yes, I loved pop up books as a child and I think that may be where some of my inspiration has come from with these cut out pages. I love turning old books in to something new 💜

[@pattiehartmann1754]

Awe inspiring!!!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Pattie 💜

[@robinwebb2160]

What a beautiful book 🥰 I have just recently discovered and subscribed to your channel. You do amazing work. The images are just incredible. I find the cutting away of the pages really interesting and adds to the originality of your book. Can't wait for more!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks Robin and welcome to the channel 🙂

[@isobeldunn1866]

This is absolutely 💯 AMAZING .........LOVE your work 🙌 🙌🙌🙌🫶🫶🫶

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you so much 💜

[@robindonnelly]

Stunning! ❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks Robin 💜

[@rital3406]

Brilliant planning of incorporating so many images into this multi page spread. Your artistic engineering is absolutely beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing such stimulating content!

[@Witchykaren.]

stunning ❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you 💜

[@sharonromer6606]

You could of printed the reverse image of the owl and then glued on the back of the owl...and when you flipped the owl over...it would be facing the next page😉🇺🇸

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks Sharon - Great idea! My personal preference with Altered Books is to only use what is already in existence, breathing new life in to what has already been created rather than creating anything additional 💜

[@MsEliana1964]

bellissimo magico meglio di un illustrazione. Sei davvero brava. Ti seguirò volentieri, Scusa la lingua italiana

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

thank you so much - so pleased you enjoyed it 💜

[@alysonhovanec6314]

I have really enjoyed each and every page! Very creative! ❤

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thank you Alyson 💜

[@lynnetteb4784]

I’m new to you and already I’m so impressed. Where did you find that cutting pen you use for fussy cuts??? I need one of those!

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Hi Lynette! So pleased you're enjoying the video's! I got the craft knife from a model shop, I think it's really meant for cutting out tiny stickers to go on model aircraft but it works perfectly for the fine details! I'm afraid I can't find the packet it came in - if I do I'll come back and let you know :-)

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Gorgeous! Love these bird pages so much. Watching a lot of them today. Would you be able to tell me the name of the books that the wren, woodpecker and the items from this page are from? Im hoping to be able to find them. I adore the bird pictures. Such a beautiful style.

[@SpiritofNatureArt]

Thanks so much! I'll dig the books out and pop a message up later :-)

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

@@SpiritofNatureArt that would be so great, thank you

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Hi, i thought id watch this agAin. Did you ever find the title of the bird book that had the owl, the wren and the woodpecker and those amazing plants and mushrooms mushrooms mushrooms.