Keep an Art Journal

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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: Twenty pages of mixed-media art journaling exploring themes and self-expression

What you need

art journal or sketchbookmixed media suppliesgluepaintcollage materials

The 90-Minute Plan

Prepare0–15 min

Choose pages and establish color palette or theme for the session

Base15–35 min

Apply background layers using paint, collage, or drawing

Develop35–55 min

Add layers of color, texture, and imagery expressing chosen theme

Write55–75 min

Add text, words, or journaling entries to pages for reflection

Finish75–90 min

Add final touches and let pages dry before moving to next entry

Pro Tip

Art journaling is about process, not perfection—embrace imperfections and happy accidents

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After 90 min: A complete portrait with accurate proportions and shading

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After 90 min: Five detailed hand sketches showing different poses and angles

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After 90 min: Three perspective drawings of rooms, streets, or architectural scenes

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