Lesson 1: Getting Started - An Introduction to Journaling.

14 Reasons Why Artists Keep Visual Journals.

• Keeping a visual journal helps the artist develop a sense of self–discipline.
• The chronological nature of the journal means that you are automatically recording your personal improvement.
• A journal can become for you a ‘place’ where you can work out themes as they develop on the journey.
• It is always good when you are presenting your work to be able to fit it into a theme.
• Style is a process of evolution.
• As you develop the 'habit of creativity' you will also develop an intuitive awareness.
• Regard your journal as your personal safe place.
• It is also a means of communication, a holding place for ideas to share with other artists and students who wish to learn.
• Your journal is your note-takers paradise … a place where ideas can be kept in the written form as well as visually…
• Keep technical notes - make sure you are learning about mixing colours and learning theory.
• Set your self - 'paced learning tasks' of a specified nature. Have a particular learning outcome in mind.
• Your journal is a safe place where you can experiment with abstractions. It will facilitate an unveiling of ways to express emotions and feelings.
• Above all this safe haven of personal expression can become for you (if you let it) a source of relaxation.
• As an artistic venture your journal will naturally evolve into your precious planning tool.

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