I was mentioning that I was starting a new journal, a different style than my journals of late. I wanted to go back to my pre- water color paper days, when I would use any old paper and glue stuff all over it and journal in a more daily-diary form. Not so much painting and pens as slapping down any old thing and grabbing any pen I could find. Very Sabrina Ward Harrison inspired. Her books opened up my world when I discovered them so long ago. I loved them even more because I first saw them at Anthropologie, and they have such cool taste in books. Anyway, I'm feeling the need for both types of journals in my life right now. Surrendering to the fact that I may never be a one type of journal girl. Not a big deal, don't know why I've been thinking I should be in the first place. So above, on the right is my new journal. As I was making it (gluing papers down and doing some page painting), I made a second on the left that I think I'm going to sell eventually. Here's some photos so you can get a better idea of what I'm talking about.
Here's some of the Sabrina pages: here, here, here, here, and here. Well, that's what I can find online anyway.
It wasn't until I recently discovered Mary Ann Moss and her cool blog that I really felt inspired in this way again. It was this series of hers that opened that wonderful, free, easy, no-judgement-journaling door for me again. Nothing is too precious (like the watercolor paper being too nice for me to totally cover up. -silly, I know), the emphasis on collage and paper scrap vs. paints and writing and all the pens and other fun journaling supplies. Both types are great, and it feels good to have both types of journals in play right now. (I'm going to add a Moleskine type illustration journal to my pile as well, like that Youtube video of Gustavo Aimar's in the previous post...how amazing is that one? Just have to try that type...)
And speaking of amazing ...how about this journal entry of Mary Ann's (is that what she goes by, or is it Mary?I ask those of you in the know) Well, it is to die for in my opinion.
Ok, there are so many great visual journal styles and so much inspiration out there, don't you want to jump in? Do it any way that makes it simple for you, this kind, that kind, that other kind, any kind. Start there. All right, off my soapbox - I realize not everyone journals, but for those of you that think you might want to, consider this a kick in the pants!
Oh, wow, Pam! THese are just so utterly lucious and fun!!! Nope, you don't have to be a one journal type of girl. So says the lady who has 3 or 4 or so going and who wants to make more as soon as she's done school!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing; I am loving these and am very inspired!
Posted by: Paula Bogdan | June 09, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Awesome journals!
I love your blog, your art is very inspiring and always creative.
Love all the links to different artists too :)
-Kendra
Posted by: Kendra | June 09, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Pam, I'm in love. I've been super obsessed with journaling the last 2 weeks & your pages are just stunning. Thanks again for sharing with us!
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa Alford | June 09, 2009 at 07:10 PM
I have to say "thank you" Pam for showing us many ways of creating our journals...you are sooo inspiring that I actually started my first page of my journal..and I was even brave enough to show it on my blOZ..too funny...well here's to many more pages..have a honey of a night - sweet dreams! grace & peace 2 U, Marlene
Posted by: Marlene Haveron | June 09, 2009 at 08:19 PM
I LOVE it!!! Sooooo pretty!!
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | June 09, 2009 at 10:59 PM
I took her (Mary Ann or Monkey Whisperer) class and it was great fun...I never did stencils before and actually, surprisingly found the creation of the stencils to be more fun than I would have thought. I love your journals...they seem so effortless and i'm having such a problem finding creating it to be effortless...however, I had a couple questions what type of glue do you use? and where-when do you journal? thanks!!
Posted by: shawn | June 10, 2009 at 05:07 AM
You never fail to inspire me Pam! Thanks for sharing your process with us..I so need the inspiration!
PS...she goes by Mary Ann
hugs! karen....
Posted by: karen | June 10, 2009 at 06:20 AM
You're work is so perfect...it cracks me up you are looking for other ways to do it. We are always our most worse critics. If I was blogging about journaling I would be highlighting your site as examples.
I don't know why...but I just don't seem to journal. I feel blank....not sure what that says about me. Thanks for the inspiration...smmiles your way, Andra
Posted by: andra | June 10, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I've been in awe of your work for years. I haven't made a journal like yours yet, but I'm getting closer. Meanwhile, I have given your blog the Lovely Blog Award. Pick up the badge at my blog, Under the Honeysuckle Vine. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.
Candice
http://candice-ransom.livejournal.com
Posted by: candice ransom | June 10, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Lovely journals always! And Mary Ann is a GREAT journal artist herself...I admire both of you so much. It was such a treat to include both your and her pages in 1000 Artist Journal Pages. You both ROCK! Thanks for showing!
Posted by: Dawn Sokol | June 10, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Ahhh...these are beautiful!!
These are my favorite pages, Pam! Beautiul, really they are.
Posted by: gabrielle | June 10, 2009 at 11:44 AM
These remind me of years gone by journals.
The ones done in the Victorian era.. I saw one in an Antique store and it was beautiful.
Just like ours..Simply, beautiful.
Katelen
Posted by: Katelen Tays | June 10, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Did you say 'sell' one of your journals! Wow! How do you part with your journals when you've invested so much time and love into them? Sharing the love I guess is what being an artist is all about. I'll just have to push and shove my way to the front of the line for it.
You're pages are truly beautiful and inspiring.
Have a wonderful night.
Francesca
Posted by: Francesca Di Leo | June 11, 2009 at 06:47 PM
wow just saw this from anahata's post. i loooove your work. and what a beautiful blog!!! i shall stop by here often!
Posted by: margot | June 12, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Hi Pam, I ALWAYS LOVE seeing your journals. So inspiring... If you ever get anymore of that vintage yellow flocked wallpaper PLEASE LET ME KNOW.. i LOVE IT... Thanks Creatively yours, Tammie Moore
Posted by: Tammie Moore | June 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Wonderful journal pages! This is the kind of journaling I'm into right now, too. I don't have a name for it either, but it feels very much more process oriented than the more finished painted pages I've done in the past. I love incorporating daily ephemera, conversations overheard, and random thoughts. It is less "pretty" but more real, somehow. Of course, yours are still very pretty ;-) BTW, I cut out the anthropology catalogue type, too! I LOVE that whole catalog, but then I'm from Austin so it feels very homey!
Posted by: debra cooper | June 12, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Pam I love this style of journal. So much freedom
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 13, 2009 at 04:24 AM
Love the old journals....I like the idea of using something less structured than the vast white pages of a blank book.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Cannon | June 13, 2009 at 01:25 PM
These journal pages are just wonderful!...I looove the colour combinations and sweetness of how it all comes together...xx
Posted by: Julia Rose | June 14, 2009 at 06:48 PM
i love your blog and have given you an award under the honest scrap post of my blog... please check it out.
Posted by: annette | June 15, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Ok you have inspired me to create a journal!!!! I love your work so much and have been in a creative funk lately so I am giving it a go...thank you for all your pretty colors, words, pictures and designs to set my heart in flight! I will keep checking to see more of your creative journaling!
Posted by: Sandra | June 16, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Always breath taken Pam, love your work, keep on journaling...
Posted by: Peggy Lee Baker | June 17, 2009 at 05:00 AM
I would love to know where you find such gorgeous journals.
Posted by: Carol | June 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Love your new journaling - as I do all of your work. The combination of "glue book" , vintage collage and painting is beautiful, and inspiring. I also must say that I completely love the photographs of your studio that were featured in the recent issue of Where Women Create!! I would just like to move in there and work awhile. It is so pretty and inspiring - and your closet full of beautifully-displayed vintage supplies/treasures is the best. I study that picture over and over. You truly are a role model and inspiration for the rest of us. Thanks for sharing. -Karen
Posted by: Karen | June 22, 2009 at 08:22 AM
your journal art is always so lovely to visit!
Posted by: Michelle Cummings | June 23, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Oooohhh, your journals are so beautiful!!! I love how you used those old wallpaper scraps on your pages!
Karen
The Graphics Fairy
Posted by: Karen | June 25, 2009 at 04:05 AM