When I posted about my art journal a while ago, I forgot to mention that I also made a spiritual journal back in July. I filled it with many types of paper for writing down Bible scriptures and stuff that I want to remember. I also added homemade pockets for saving stuff in and added stickers, cards and stuff. I love it so much. I need to start using it more often though because I always forget about it. The journal is based on my absolute favorite part of the Bible — The Love Chapter (1 Corinthians 13; specifically 1 Corinthians 13:4-7). Here are a few pics of it.

Spiritual Journal (Front)

Spiritual Journal (Back)

Spiritual Journal (Inside)

I completed the painting that I did using the “homemade canvas” I posted the other day. Actually, I think I completed it that same day. It felt like something was missing, so I just left it for a few days to be sure. I decided to just go ahead and add the varnish and mixed media and put it to bed. I called this one Victoria because my mom said it reminded her of someone from the Victorian era.

6 x 6 Mixed Media Painting

I decided that I wanted to do a new painting today, so I prepped a homemade “canvas” last night. Since I started painting I’ve pretty much only used these homemade canvases — which technically aren’t canvases at all since they are basically just heavy chipboard primed with gesso. I also add other items to give the surface texture and create the base for my mixed media. Once I master more techniques I’ll probably start using store-bought canvases — which I have a few of, but for now creating my own are just more cost effective, especially since I’m a newbie and I paint so often.

Natural chipboard ; Chipboard primed with gesso

"Canvas" ready to be used. :D