What is an artist journal? But I’m not an artist! It’s ok, you’ll be fine

Artist Journals Artist's journals are illustrated diaries and journals on any theme. An art journal can be a record of your daily thoughts, a travel journal, an exercise or diet diary, a dream journal, a place where you jot down your goals or to-do lists, or... well, almost any record that you'd like to keep in a book or notebook. They become "art journals" when you add any kind of illustration or embellishment to the pages. For this class, much of your work, class reflections, lessons, and group tasks will be kept in your own illustrated journal.

You will record visual summaries for readings....

Your reflections from prompts in class…

Artful Thinking Routines

Inspiration

Experiments in sketching, doodling, painting, collage…

Or add a few Zentangles!

It is time to get creative! Your artist journal will be a culmination of arts integration work from this class. You will bring your artist journal to class. You should have a selection of artist materials at home and in class (markers, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks for collage). We will have a variety of materials available for work sessions. We will have two grades per semester for the journals. We will have periodic peer reviews. You will be inspired by your classmates and your own capabilities. It is time to get creative!