On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: As I create in the studio, I think about my wishes for you – 5 particular wishes guide my way.
Mentioned in Today’s Video:
- The Studio Yearbook
- Devotion (coming Soon)
Category: Creative Living TV
The Journal Showdown – How Many Journals Do You Use?
Several years ago, the Journaling Sage, my sister Shannon and I each created videos about the range of journals we had going and how we used them. We called it the Journal Showdown. Since then, I’ve really refined what I use so I thought it would be fun to do an updated version. I’d love for you to play along!
A Summary of My Current Journals
- My Personal Journal (Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, Large (5″ x 8.25″) Ruled/Lined)
- My Everything Book (LEUCHTTURM1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook) These actually last almost half a year. I tend to use a Fuschia one for Spring-Summer and a Navy one for Fall-Winter.
- My Studio Yearbook (http://www.jamieridlerstudios.ca/the-studio-yearbook)
- My Commonplace Book (LEUCHTTURM1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook)
- My Studio Journal (Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, Large (5″ x 8.25″) Ruled/Lined)
- Project Journals (Accordion Journals – see below)
- Sketchbook (Moleskine Cahier Journal, Plain)(These pages do bleed through a bit so they are not the perfect sketchbook but they have suited my purposes.)
I didn’t mention in the video but before I started making the accordion journals, I used Moleskine Cahiers for projects. They come in a set of three and I always purchase the Kraft Paper ones and put a sticker or image on the front to indicate what project it is for.
Mentioned on the Journal Showdown
- Shannon Ridler
- The Journal Sage (no longer posting)
- Amy T. Won
- Pamela Zagerenski
- Carla Sonheim
- Accordion Journal by Arzu Mistry
Insist on Original Joy
On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: As creatives we often dive into a project with such joy and then somewhere along the way, it disappears. When that happens, it’s important we find our way back to original joy and stay connected to what truly matters.
Mentioned in Today’s Video:
- Visit the Academy and discover this season’s classes.
- New Moon ritual
- The Studio Yearbook
- Journal Club
- Mindful Mondays
How to Get to Your Art
On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: Getting to our art is one of the hardest parts of creating, especially when we have so many other responsibilities. Here are a few tips to help you get creating!
Mentioned in Today’s Video:
- The Studio Yearbook
- Water pen: There are many different brands but here’s one to get you started in your search.
- Koi watercolour set
- Susan Piver
What Does Artistic Devotion Look Like?
On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: As we continue to explore this path of Artistic Devotion, let’s get specific about these terms. What does devotion mean to you?
Mentioned in Today’s Video:
The Path of Artistic Devotion
On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: I was so moved by the responses to the last BTS and continued exploring the magic of the creative space between play and profession. What I discovered was the path of Artistic Devotion.
Mentioned in Today’s Video:
Last week’s BTS: The Creative Magic of In Between
The Creative Magic of the In Between
On Tuesdays I invite you Behind the Scenes at my studio.
Today: There is a whole undiscovered country that exists in the arts, a world in between play and professional – and there is magic there.