Greetings! This is a blog post about the fun things that happened at the June MN Visual Journal Collective meeting at Wet Paint in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our topic for the evening was sketching your favorite art supplies. Some people did that, while others did what they needed to work on in their journals or calendar planners. It's all good. We love it when people show up to sketch, learn, share, and create in community.
MEETING TOPIC: SKETCHING & ART SUPPLIES
The idea was that we'd sketch our favorite art supplies, then have a sharing time at the end to hear what people like to use in their journals. Art supplies are just so delicious, after all, wouldn't you agree?
THE MEETING
After introductions, we had time to work in our journals and chat with the people around us. I love it when people get up to see what other participants are up to. It's so exciting to see the work of other journal keepers!
I like to go around and check in with folks to make sure they feel seen, heard, and important. I truly value each person who shows up to these meetings. The meetings would not be special without you! So, thank you for showing up!
WHAT PEOPLE SHARED
I (co-facilitator of the MN Visual Journal Collective with TJ Goerlitz) shared that I am really into watercolor, specifically using tube watercolor. I have been using pan watercolor for years, but after taking an online class called Tiny Adventure with Tammy Garcia of DaisyYellowArt.com, I am feeling more and more excited about tube gouache and watercolors. Here's a drawing of some of my favorite paints. I am loving Daniel Smith watercolor, Holbein watercolor, and the tiny tubes of Amsterdam Acrylic. Of course, you can purchase all of these at Wet Paint.
Briana (that's me!) has several classes coming up at Wet Paint in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Saturday, June 22-Getting Started with Visual Journaling, 10am-4pm
Saturday, June 29- Art-It-Up! Visual Journaling for Ages 7-10, 10am-12pm
Sunday, July 21-Alcohol Inks, 1pm-3pm
Saturday, July 27-Make Your Own Collage Papers + Collage Class, 10am-5pm
Saturday, August 3-Art-It-Up! Visual Journaling for Ages 11-15, 10am-12:30pm
Tuesday, August 6-Alcohol Inks, 5:45pm-7:45pm
That's a lot of classes! Please come take a class with me! It will be lots of fun, and it's good for us to create together! We need each other, you know?
JUNE MEETING-PARTICIPANT SHARING
Here's what this month's participants shared at our June MN Visual Journal Collective meeting.
Beth
Beth had some catching up to do in her journal planner, so that's what she did! Isn't her planner so cool? I love it! I know you can't see the details, but that's probably preferred for a personal calendar, right Beth?
(Note: Please forgive me if I do not spell your name correctly. I am happy to make any needed changes. Just let me know!)
Kari did such a fun thing in her journal. She sketched her favorite supplies and journaled what bugs her about each one. I love this personal touch she added to this "assignment."
Kari makes handmade journals. She will be at the Eagan Art Festival June 29 and 30, 2019. If you are in the area, stop by and see her!
Linda and Joy joined our meeting for the first time. We love new participants!
LisaMarie is working on this amazing accordion book. We are always so excited to see what she's done in it since the last time.
She also shared her favorite supplies with us. I tried to get a few photos for you, as her supplies are so inspiring to see! LisaMarie takes her supplies on the go, often so she has a really portable set up.
Molly did some sketching of some objects she brought from home.
She also brought her amazing altered book project she's been working on. Molly's collage art is so inspiring!
Molly will be teaching some classes at Artistry MN Visual Arts and Theater, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Introduction to Art Journaling (Listed in the catalog under Painting and Mixed Media) is on Saturday, July 27, 9:30am-12pm. Register online at artistrymn.org or call 952-563-8575.
I believe her next class will be listed in the fall catalog.
Kathy
Kathy is loving her new bullet pencil sharpener.
She also sketched some tubes of paint and a brush. I could look at art supply sketches all day long! How about you?
Ryan
Ryan is enjoying her new TwinTone Tombow pens.
Lisa
Lisa also joined us for the first time. She was sharing how that inner judge often comes up for her. We can certainly all relate to that! Lisa did awesome at practicing (and it is a practice) letting go, so she could just enjoy sketching art supplies in her journal.
Barb
Barb brought some nature items to sketch. She just finished getting her Book Arts Certificate from the Minnesota Center for the Book Arts. Congratulations, Barb! That's awesome!
Lakin
Lakin shared the great tip of using a portable laptop stand for supporting her journal work on the go.
She's also been really enjoying creating mandalas in the Koala Circular Grid Sketchbook they sell at Wet Paint.
Cindy
Cindy loves scissors (and all things paper).
Nancy
Nancy also loves scissors and paper!
Deborah
Deborah shared her sketch of an object she got when she and her husband Steve were teaching in Alaska.
She also sketched Steve. I love that!
Deborah loves textiles, and she made an awesome journal cover using one of her weavings. Deborah suggests checking out Stitches by Julia on YouTube.
GRATITUDE
A big whole-hearted thank you to everyone who showed up, created, and shared the evening with us.
Last but not least, here are some amazing flowers I saw in the alley on my walk to Wet Paint.
Thank you so much for reading this post.
Our next MN Visual Journal Collective meeting is on Monday, July 15th. If you are local to the Twin Cities, we welcome you to join us in person, or in our MN Visual Journal Collective Facebook group. Request to join the Facebook Group here.
We also have a Google Group (MN Visual Journal Collective) for those who prefer not to use Facebook. You can learn how to request to join the Google Group here. (Here's the link to our MN Visual Journal Collective Google Group).
If you would like to attend a specific meeting, we request that you register through the Wet Paint Events link. This helps Wet Paint prepare the space for our meeting. Go to Wet Paint, click Events, and then select the MN Visual Journal Collective Meet-Up listed for that month. Click Register. Here's the Link to Register for the July 15 meeting. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please only sign up if you are sure you will attend. Space is limited.
Thanks again for being here!
Sending Blessings Out to You,
Briana, Founder of Orange Spiral Arts
