I’ll be away from home for a bit and, as I’m sure you can relate, I can’t go a day without making art. Being spoiled with a studio at home, how does one decide what precious resources to bring along? When inspiration strikes, the needed supplies must be at hand.
I got a new art journal (Moleskin) for 50% off on the weekend (ridiculous bargain!!) and wanted to bring it with me. Here are some (bad) photos of some images I’m laying down so I don’t have to bring every stamp with me. There are still plenty of blank pages for when none of my stamping inspires me!
Dina Wakley’s Scribble birds stamp & Dyan Reaveley’s Further Around the Edge stamps (leaves). This is basically a grown-up colouring page for me, hurray!
Now the birds are singing. Planning to add branches under the birds.
Dyan Reaveley’s stamp.
Dina Wakley’s stamps.
Dina Wakley’s stamps.
Impression Obsession stamp.
Dyan Reaveley stamp.
Dyan Reaveley stamp.
Dyan Reaveley border stamp. I’m planning to letter in-between the images.
Dyan Reaveley stamp.
Dyan Reaveley stamp.
Dina Wakley ‘blue bird.’ Turn Dyan Reaveley’s journal circle on its side and now it’s a cage. Wonder what’ll end up in there?
Dina Wakley stamp.
Dina Wakley stamp. It looks messy now, but this writing will fade into the background as texture by the time I’m finished.
(Dyan Reaveley stamps with a scribble bird by Dina Wakley.) Now this official page looks more official.
(Inkadoo stamp.) I wanted a lighter, grunge look on this page to make it more a part of the background.
(Inkadoo stamp.) I wanted it darker on this page so I can colour the letters and really make them pop off the page.
My new Moleskin. It’s big and decadent.
Check back to see how I’m packing my inks and other art supplies. How do you prep for making art when on the move? Share your tips in the comment section below!
Hi Christina, recently I had to trips to the West Coast and I got a new moleskin (sadly not 50% off) and a plastic box to put few of my supplies to be safe inside my luggage and I checked out. I took the moleskin and 2 or 3 pencils with me inside the plane, so I could do some writing and drawing during the trip. I love your stamps!
Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth! Sometimes I need to be creative without having to think about it, so I find stamping a scene very helpful. Allows me to let loose with colour! I have used plastic containers also. Recently I purchased matching toiletry bags in the clearance section at Target which allows me to pack more stuff. Stay tuned for my next post!
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Hi Christina, recently I had to trips to the West Coast and I got a new moleskin (sadly not 50% off) and a plastic box to put few of my supplies to be safe inside my luggage and I checked out. I took the moleskin and 2 or 3 pencils with me inside the plane, so I could do some writing and drawing during the trip. I love your stamps!
Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth! Sometimes I need to be creative without having to think about it, so I find stamping a scene very helpful. Allows me to let loose with colour! I have used plastic containers also. Recently I purchased matching toiletry bags in the clearance section at Target which allows me to pack more stuff. Stay tuned for my next post!