New Work Available: Art Journals, Art Journal Pages

 

Welcome!

I'm excited to share my new painted journals with you. 

 

Below you'll find a mix of painted and collaged journals.

 

I make these journals to share my work with you as well as to encourage you to fill them with your own creativity! They are made to be worked in: collage, paintings, journaling, and more. Fill them up!

 

Please note that U.S. shipping is included in the price.

 
The File Folder Journals
(with special thanks to Jessica for reminding me about the magic of working with file folders)

 

 

 Finding My Way 

 

approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged

 

I tried to push my color palette here, using a variety of purples and delicious neutrals. The simplicity of the little painted heart and flower make me very happy.

 $65 

 


 

 

 


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Sacred Space 
   
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

I used some of my favorite collage images combined with some of my go to colors to create my version of a painted prayer. 

 $65 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The Transformation 
  
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

Deer and anatomical hearts are images that pop up in my work. I love finding new ways to work with them. 

$65 

  


 

 
 
 
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The Seeker 
  
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

I had so much fun creating this page. I love how playful and simple the flower image is. The halo swoosh of the paint brush around the figure's head reminds me of why I am so drawn towards paint.   

$65 

 

 

 

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 The Return 
  
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

One of my favorite works from this past year. It's collage created by me and then painted and layered. This is a deeply personal work which reminds me of my time in Europe. 

$65 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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The Seeds We Plant
  
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

I adore this image. I've sketched and painted them multiple times. Tipping my hat to Claude Cahun. 

$65 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Connections
  
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

Another image that I return to, this small deer staring directly at the viewer. The little painted and smooshy bits of acrylic on the front cover remind me of planting seeds. 

$65  


 
 
 




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The Journey
  
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

A completely painted journal using more of my favorite motifs: the moon, hands, and boats. The little bits of celestial glitter coming from the figure's hands always give me hope, they're sending it out to the universe. 

$65  





 
 
 
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 That Summer in Paris
 
approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

28 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

It was so much fun collageing and painting this figure. Notice the little bit of Paris peeking out of her hat. She carries Paris in her heart everywhere she goes.

$65 

  

 

 

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 In My Veins

approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

40 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged

$65 
 
This journal is full of memories, a week spent looking out across the rooftops of Paris, a field of flowers spotted on a drive, a favorite dress, and more. How will you fill it? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



  

 
 

The Ode

approximately 8 1/4 x 11 1/2" closed

40 heavy file folder pages (similar to card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged 

This chair is inviting you to spend time within the pages of this journal, filling it with your own dreams, musings, and hopes.

$65
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 




 
 Sanctuary

8 1/2 x 11" closed

40 card stock pages to work on

I was thinking of my grandparents when I made this page. My mother always called their little home, one that was built by love. The colors of the trees against the blue sky make me smile.

$65
 
 
 




 

 

 
 
Painted Books
Each book is approximately 4 1/2" x 6" 
(page size varies in each journal)
 
Also LIMITED

a minimum of 10 pieces of a variety 
of painted paper (equals 40 pages/sides)
 
MOST pages in the books are painted
 
No two are alike!
 
Yes, they are from paintings as well as palette pages
 
These can be used as mini journals, sketchbooks, or diaries. 
 
You can even take them apart and use the painted pages as beginnings for new work (yes, a collaboration between you and me!)
 
I've used them as books to collage in, add painted or drawn images to, as well as write in.
They fit in your pocket!

**Tell me your favorite colors 
and I will choose a book for you!**

***Want something painted on them? Message me and for an additional fee, I can do that. I'm also available for a limited amount of commissions.***
 
$25
 
 
BUY MORE THAN ONE, SAVE! 
(2 or more journals $20 each!)
 
U.S. shipping is included
 
 
Painted Books one: $25. More than one, $20 each. US shipping inc
If you have questions, please message me.







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Resilience

approximately 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" closed

52 pages (card stock, water color, etc...) to work on, several are painted

Painted sunflowers. Yes, Vincent. Yes, happiness and possibility. 

 $50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Embracing The Light

approximately 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" closed

52 pages (card stock, water color, etc...) to work on, several are painted

I had a loaded brush and just went to town with juicy brushstrokes. How will you fill this journal? 

$50

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
The Promise

approximately 4 1/2 x 6" closed

56 pages (card stock, water color paper, etc...) to work on, several are painted and collaged

I was thinking of Cezanne and Paris. Every time I see the green apple on the cover, I smile.

$50 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rituals

approximately 4 3/4 x 6 1/2" closed

44 pages (card stock, water color paper, etc...) to work on, several are painted

These little bits of color suggest so much... 

$50 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surrender

approximately 4 1/2 x 5 1/2" closed

40 pages (card stock, etc...) to work on, several are painted, the cover has collage and paint

Books like this are meant to slip into your pocket, accompanying you in your daily adventures.

 $50 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

The Road

approximately 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" closed

40 painted pages of water color paper to work on

Forty painted pages that are inviting you to get lost on a journey within them. What will you discover?

$60
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 Poetry

approximately 5 x 8 3/4" closed

40 pages (card stock) to work on, several are painted and collaged

This was a large painted journal that one day I decided it needed to be smaller. I tore it up and created this. I love the idea of ripping and tearing old work into something new.

 $60
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Transformation

approximately 5 x 8 1/2" closed

48 pages (card stock) to work on, several are painted

Between the sunflowers, the coral bits, and the juiciness of the paint, this is one of my favorite books. 

 $50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Beginning

approximately 5 x 8 1/2" closed

48 pages (card stock) to work on, several are painted

So much playfulness and possibility with color and brush strokes. 

 $50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Whispers

approximately 6 1/2 x 9" closed

48 pages (card stock, watercolor paper, etc...) to work on, several are painted  

Again, the idea of taking old work and repurposing it into something new is always exciting and inviting to me.

 $50

 
 
 
 
 
 

 


 




 
 
  My Backyard

approximately 6 x 12" closed

52 pages of card stock to work on

many pages painted

Dandelions make me think of summers spent in the backyard, looking close, closing my eyes, and making a wish. How far those wishes can travel...

$65
 
 

 
 

   The Memory

approximately 6 x 12" closed

56 pages of card stock to work on

many pages painted

More dandelion wishes in paint.

$65

 
 
 

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Interested in some of my original paintings? Those can be found here.
 
 
 

Interested in mini prints, booklets, mentoring, commissions, private workshops, and more

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Many of these paintings were painted in or for my monthly workshop community, The Art Life

 

Additional workshops can be found here.


I am a working artist. Your support keeps a roof over my family's head, food on our table and the bills paid. Your support will also enable me to create new work in the coming year. I've been very lucky to have been teaching and creating for over 25 years and I hope to continue teaching, sharing and creating for many more years to come. So, from the bottom of my heart,

 

THANK YOU.

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