What is art journaling?  

When you think about a written journal, you think of a place to write down your thoughts and feelings.  It's a personal place.  A place just for you to release what is in your head. 

An art journal is the same thing., but instead of writing you are creating with art materials.  It's just a different way of expressing yourself.  And just like with a written journal, it is just for you.  No one has to see your work unless you want them to.  That was very freeing for me in the beginning.

My art journaling practice includes all types of media - collage, acrylic and watercolor paint, pastels, pencils, just to name a few.  I include papers, fabrics, and found objects.    It's a place for fun and experimentation.  And it's just for the creator.