Roz Stendahl has a project going in April that she calls Fake Journal Month. I decided to join in and my fake journal is going to be on individual papers. I have them ready. They were made by painting Dr. Martins inks on a sheet of hotpress watercolor paper and then tearing it into 4 1/2" x 6" sheets. I had some extras so I used one to try some things out. I used a nib in a dip pen to try writing with the ink but it was too scratchy and didn't work at all. The gouache worked pretty well although when it's really watery it beads up a bit at first. My Pitt pen worked okay too. So I think these will be my main tools. I might add some collage to the works too.
Now to think of what my fake journal will be about. It's not supposed to be about my life as I put in my real journal so that's something to think about and I only have a few days to do that.
What about you? Do you want to try doing a fake journal? Check out Roz's blog and see.
Can't wait to see what you come up with! I've been thinking about it too!
ReplyDeleteSounds great! I will check in as the month progresses and see how your fake journal unfolds. I'm going to participate too. Should be fun!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! I like how the colors fly around and mix with each other, and everything on it goes with a style. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments.
A great start and I can feel your enthusiasm for the project. I would love to get involved in it too, and if I had thought of just the right "fake journal" I would be signing up too. I will follow everyone's progress this year and I will do it next year !
ReplyDeleteOh, this will be a lot of fun to watch what happens in your journal! nancy
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I had time for this! Love the apple - it looks like it's on a plaid table cloth! I look forward to living vicariously though you!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I can't wait to see your work in progress. I have got to read through the fake journal thing again. It looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it. What a neat idea, can't wait to see how the pages all come out. Good work.
ReplyDeleteAwesome apple. Can't wait until April 1st to see all the Fake Journals (mine included)
ReplyDeletesounds like fun! i look forward to hearing what your theme is!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Yes, I can't wait to see what you come up with. It makes me want to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteGood luck - this will be a very creative project! Love the apple on the plaid. Great job. I will definitely follow along.
ReplyDeleteWow, the whole sketch is terrific, but the apple really stands out. Enjoy Fake journal month!
ReplyDeleteI know I must be the dumbest person here, but please tell me what a fake journal is. I tried looking it up but everywhere I looked people seemed to understand what it was already. How is it "fake"? Help!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat drawing, BTW! I really like the shadow!
Good for you girl! I'm looking forward to what you come up with and what fantastic adventure you will be on!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I love the colors and the subject arrangement. Very creative and eye catching. Pops on the paper. Great work here.
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks for all the kind comments you have left on my blog.