December 10, 2024 • 11 mins
50 Art Journal Prompt
Unlock the transformative power of art journaling and enrich your creative journey with 50 innovative prompts from the masterminds at Lestallion. Have you ever considered art as a conversation with yourself? We promise you'll learn how to use colors, textures, and images to explore your emotions and discover talents you never knew you had. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just someone who loves to doodle, this episode offers insightful techniques to help you approach artistic challenges and delve into your inner world.
Join us as we explore the beauty found in everyday moments with prompts that teach you to train your artistic eye. Imagine capturing the essence of your morning coffee or the subtle hues of a sunset through sketches that ground you in the present. We also delve into exercises that challenge you to create abstract pieces with limited color palettes and self-portraits that reflect your emotional landscape. Experience how art journaling can become a powerful tool for self-reflection and inspiration, offering new depths of creativity. Let's embark on this enriching art journaling adventure together!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, ready to get those creative juices
flowing.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
I hope so.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
Today we're diving into 50 art journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh nice.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
Designed to well unlock new depths of creativity.
That was exciting, and theseprompts come from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Right, the journal company.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
Yep, exactly.
So whether you consideryourself, you know, like a real
artist or just someone who likesto you know.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Doodle.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Yeah, doodle exactly.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
I think this deep dive will offer something for
you.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Definitely it's.
Like you know, art journalingis a way to have a conversation
with yourself.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
But you know, using colors and textures and images.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
Instead of words.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Yeah, exactly, and it's not about, you know, making
a perfect masterpiece oranything.
It's more about exploring yourinner world yeah, you know and
processing emotions, and maybeeven like uncovering hidden
talents you didn't even know youhad.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
I love that analogy A conversation with yourself
through art.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
It's a powerful tool.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
And with these prompts, Lickdallion's given us
like 50 different conversationstarters.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Which is really cool.
They've even organized theminto categories.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Makes it easy to navigate.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
Which is really helpful.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
So I don't know which category speaks to you the most
.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Hmm, I think I'm always drawn to like exploring
artistic voice.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Especially, you know, if you're new to art journaling
.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
There's this one prompt that challenges you to
create an abstract piece okay,but you can only use three
colors.
Oh interesting, yeah, so soundssimple, right, yeah, but uh,
you know, when you limit yourpalette that way, it kind of
pushes you to be moreintentional with each color
choice oh, that's a good point.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
So each color has to like carry more weight.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Exactly More meaning.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
So like do you have any go-to color combinations for
, like, evoking specificemotions?
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Oh, absolutely, let's say you're feeling, I don't
know, hopeful and a bitnostalgic.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
You could use like a warm yellow.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
And a soft pink, and then maybe just a touch of like
sky blue.
Oh, yeah.
That could really like capturethat feeling.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Or if you're going for you know something more
dramatic.
You know you could use fieryred.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
And a deep blue.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
And then maybe just a hint of white.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
And that, could you know, represent like passion
struggling with sadness forexample oh, that's so cool.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
I'm already like picturing those combinations on
the page.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Right, it's powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Yeah, what about that self-portrait prompt in this
category?
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Oh yeah, that one's great.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
It's not just about capturing.
You know your physical features, is it?
Speaker 2 (02:43):
No, not at all.
This prompt's all about likegoing deeper oh, okay, you know,
like reflecting on how you feelabout yourself right now.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
In this moment.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Exactly Like you could use I don't know bright
swirling lines to show thatyou're feeling energetic.
Or you could use more likemuted, blended tones Right, if
you're feeling moreintrospective.
Or you could even likeincorporate symbols or objects
that represent your currentstate of mind.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
So it's almost like you're creating, like a visual
representation of your emotionallandscape.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Yeah, I love that Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
what about the prompts focused on reflecting on
nature and the world around you?
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (03:24):
I'm like curious to see what the stallion came up
with for this one.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Well, you know, this category is all about finding
inspiration in the everyday,like training your artistic eye
to see the beauty in you know,even the mundane things, Right?
So there's this prompt thatencourages you to illustrate a
day in your life through smallsketches.
Oh cool, yeah.
So it could be like yourmorning coffee or your commute.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Or maybe just like a glimpse of a sunset.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Whatever like stands out to you, you know.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
So, instead of just like rushing through those
moments, you're actually slowingdown and observing them.
Yeah, exactly Like reallytaking it in Finding the art in
the everyday.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
Exactly, it can be a very grounding practice, I bet.
And speaking of capturing likethose fleeting moments, there's
a prompt dedicated to observingthe sky at different times of
day.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Ah yes, Dawn, noon, dusk, night.
Exactly the sky is like thisconstantly changing canvas.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
It really is.
What kind of insights do youthink someone could gain from
this prompt?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
I think it's a really great way to tune in to those
subtle shifts in light and color.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
And how those changes actually impact your mood.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
And your creativity.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
You might notice that the soft, diffused light of
dawn brings you a sense of peace, okay, while the fiery hues of
sunset might spark energy, ohyeah, and inspiration.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
That makes sense.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
It's all about, you know, connecting with the
natural world.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
And observing how it influences you.
And you know, sometimes themost dramatic shifts in light
and color are actually inside us.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
In our emotional landscapes.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
And that brings us to expressing emotions through art
.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Yes, this is where things get really interesting.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
I'm always fascinated by like how we can translate
these intangible feelings intosomething visual.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's pretty amazing, it's like you know giving your
emotions a voice, but throughyou know color and shape and
texture.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
I see.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
And one prompt that really speaks to that idea is
the one about creating anabstract piece that represents
your current feelings.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
So if you're feeling joyful, you might reach for
vibrant colors and flowing lines, and then, if you're feeling
angry, it might be like sharpangles and bold contrasts.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Exactly, and don't be afraid to experiment with
different materials too.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:43):
You know like maybe you layer tissue paper to create
a sense of vulnerability or uselike really thick textured
paint to convey a feeling ofstrength.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
I mean, the possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
I love that.
Yeah, there's also a prompt inthis category about illustrating
a moment of peace.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (06:01):
What elements would you use to create that sense of
calm in your art?
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Hmm, well, I think, for me, a sense of peace usually
evokes images of nature, youknow, like gentle flowing water,
soft rolling hills, a canopy oftrees filtering sunlight.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
Yeah, that makes sense.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
And then you know, using muted colors.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Like blues and greens , earthy browns yeah, those can
create a sense of tranquility.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
I can, like, almost feel the calmness washing over
me just thinking about thosecolors and images.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Oh, and it's powerful right.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
Yeah, but I imagine someone else might find peace in
a completely different setting,right?
Speaker 2 (06:41):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
Like maybe a bustling city street at night with all
the lights shimmering.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Absolutely.
It's all about.
You know what personallyresonates with you.
Maybe you find peace in likegeometric patterns, or maybe
it's like the feeling of soft,fuzzy textures that brings you a
sense of calm.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
It goes back to that idea of art journaling being a
conversation with yourself.
It all comes back to that, andsometimes the most interesting
conversations happen when welike step outside of our comfort
zones.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Definitely when we explore the unexpected.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
And explore the unexpected Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Which brings us to exploring imagination and
creativity.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Ooh, yes, one of my favorites.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
I bet.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
This category is all about unleashing your inner
child.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
And letting your imagination run wild.
I like it.
Lestallion included some reallyfun prompts here, like drawing
a fantastical world.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Or inventing a new creature.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Okay, I have to ask If you were to invent a creature
, what would it look like?
Speaker 2 (07:43):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
What kind of world would it inhabit?
Speaker 2 (07:45):
Okay, so I think my creature would have the elegance
of a swan, but with iridescentscales like a tropical fish.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
And maybe luminous wings that shimmer like
dragonfly wings.
Whoa, yeah, that's beautifuland it would live in a hidden
forest where the trees glow withbioluminescent light.
Wow, it'd be magical.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
That is such a vivid image.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
I can already picture it, and that's what I love
about these imagination-basedprompts they allow us to like
create something entirely new.
Speaker 2 (08:15):
That's true.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
That exists only in our minds.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Yeah, it's like opening a door to a world of
endless possibilities.
I like that.
You know you might evensurprise yourself with what you
create.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Maybe you'll discover a hidden talent for world
building, you know.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
Or character design, who knows?
Speaker 1 (08:32):
And sometimes reflecting on where you've been
creatively can spark even moreideas for where you want to go
next.
Oh it's true, which leads us toour final category.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Ooh, exciting.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Celebrating your artistic journey.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
Love it.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
So what kind of prompts can we expect here?
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Well, you know, these prompts encourage you to kind
of look back on your growth asan artist.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
And envision your future aspirations.
Cool, and one prompt that stoodout to me was the one about
illustrating your proudestartistic moment.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Yeah, it's like taking a moment to celebrate
those milestones.
You know those times when yousurprised yourself with what you
were able to create Exactlyyeah.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
It could be anything you know, From finishing your
first sketchbook to likeexperimenting with a new
technique that really clickedfor you.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
It's just a nice way to you know remember how far
you've come on your artisticjourney.
Speaker 1 (09:26):
That's true.
And then there's that promptabout like visualizing, where
you see your art going in thefuture.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It's almost like creating a visual roadmap for
your creative aspirations.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
I love that a visual one.
It's almost like creating avisual roadmap for your creative
aspirations.
Speaker 1 (09:39):
I love that a visual roadmap.
Speaker 2 (09:39):
Yeah, maybe you see yourself, you know, exploring a
new medium or tackling achallenging subject Right, or
even like sharing your art witha wider audience.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It's all about giving those aspirations a tangible
form Right and allowing yourselfto dream big tangible form and
allowing yourself to dream big.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
You know, as we've been going through these prompts
, I've been struck by how muchdepth and variety Lestallion has
managed to pack into thiscollection.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Really impressed.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
There really is something here for everyone.
Speaker 2 (10:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Regardless of skill level or experience.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
I completely agree.
Yeah, and it's a great reminderthat art journaling isn't about
creating, you know, likeperfect, polished pieces, right,
it's about giving yourselfpermission to experiment, to
explore, to play and to simplyenjoy the process of creating.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
So if someone is listening to this and they're
feeling a bit intimidated tostart, what advice would you
give them?
Speaker 2 (10:36):
I would say start small.
Choose a prompt that speaks toyou.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Grab your favorite art supplies and just dive in.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
Just go for it.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Yeah, there's no right or wrong way to approach
these prompts.
It's all about making them yourown and letting your unique
voice shine through.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
That's such great advice, and I think it speaks to
the heart of what artjournaling is all about.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Self-discovery, expression and the pure joy of
creating.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
Absolutely, and sometimes the most unexpected
discoveries happen when we, youknow, let go of expectations and
just allow ourselves to play.
Yeah, so embrace the mess, makemistakes and have fun with it.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
I love that Embrace the mess.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
All right listeners, we've given you a ton of
inspiration today.
I hope so, Thanks toLestallion's amazing prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
They are great.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
So now it's your turn .
Pick one that resonates withyou and see where it takes you.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
You never know what you might discover.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
That's true.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Remember these prompts are just starting points
.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Feel free to adapt them, twist them, make them your
own.
Yeah, most important thing isto enjoy the journey and let
your creativity flow.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
Beautifully said.
Well, that wraps up our deepdive into the world of art
journaling.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
It was fun.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
We hope you've been inspired to pick up your
journals and unleash your innerartists.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Yes, get creative.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Until next time, keep creating, keep exploring and
keep diving deep.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
Sounds good.
All right, ready to get those creative juices
flowing.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
I hope so.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
Today we're diving into 50 art journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh nice.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
Designed to well unlock new depths of creativity.
That was exciting, and theseprompts come from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Right, the journal company.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
Yep, exactly.
So whether you consideryourself, you know, like a real
artist or just someone who likesto you know.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Doodle.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Yeah, doodle exactly.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
I think this deep dive will offer something for
you.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Definitely it's.
Like you know, art journalingis a way to have a conversation
with yourself.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
But you know, using colors and textures and images.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
Instead of words.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Yeah, exactly, and it's not about, you know, making
a perfect masterpiece oranything.
It's more about exploring yourinner world yeah, you know and
processing emotions, and maybeeven like uncovering hidden
talents you didn't even know youhad.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
I love that analogy A conversation with yourself
through art.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
It's a powerful tool.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
And with these prompts, Lickdallion's given us
like 50 different conversationstarters.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Which is really cool.
They've even organized theminto categories.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Makes it easy to navigate.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
Which is really helpful.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
So I don't know which category speaks to you the most
.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Hmm, I think I'm always drawn to like exploring
artistic voice.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Especially, you know, if you're new to art journaling
.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
There's this one prompt that challenges you to
create an abstract piece okay,but you can only use three
colors.
Oh interesting, yeah, so soundssimple, right, yeah, but uh,
you know, when you limit yourpalette that way, it kind of
pushes you to be moreintentional with each color
choice oh, that's a good point.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
So each color has to like carry more weight.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Exactly More meaning.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
So like do you have any go-to color combinations for
, like, evoking specificemotions?
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Oh, absolutely, let's say you're feeling, I don't
know, hopeful and a bitnostalgic.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
You could use like a warm yellow.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
And a soft pink, and then maybe just a touch of like
sky blue.
Oh, yeah.
That could really like capturethat feeling.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Or if you're going for you know something more
dramatic.
You know you could use fieryred.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
And a deep blue.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
And then maybe just a hint of white.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
And that, could you know, represent like passion
struggling with sadness forexample oh, that's so cool.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
I'm already like picturing those combinations on
the page.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Right, it's powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Yeah, what about that self-portrait prompt in this
category?
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Oh yeah, that one's great.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
It's not just about capturing.
You know your physical features, is it?
Speaker 2 (02:43):
No, not at all.
This prompt's all about likegoing deeper oh, okay, you know,
like reflecting on how you feelabout yourself right now.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
In this moment.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Exactly Like you could use I don't know bright
swirling lines to show thatyou're feeling energetic.
Or you could use more likemuted, blended tones Right, if
you're feeling moreintrospective.
Or you could even likeincorporate symbols or objects
that represent your currentstate of mind.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
So it's almost like you're creating, like a visual
representation of your emotionallandscape.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Yeah, I love that Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
what about the prompts focused on reflecting on
nature and the world around you?
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (03:24):
I'm like curious to see what the stallion came up
with for this one.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Well, you know, this category is all about finding
inspiration in the everyday,like training your artistic eye
to see the beauty in you know,even the mundane things, Right?
So there's this prompt thatencourages you to illustrate a
day in your life through smallsketches.
Oh cool, yeah.
So it could be like yourmorning coffee or your commute.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Or maybe just like a glimpse of a sunset.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Whatever like stands out to you, you know.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
So, instead of just like rushing through those
moments, you're actually slowingdown and observing them.
Yeah, exactly Like reallytaking it in Finding the art in
the everyday.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
Exactly, it can be a very grounding practice, I bet.
And speaking of capturing likethose fleeting moments, there's
a prompt dedicated to observingthe sky at different times of
day.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Ah yes, Dawn, noon, dusk, night.
Exactly the sky is like thisconstantly changing canvas.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
It really is.
What kind of insights do youthink someone could gain from
this prompt?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
I think it's a really great way to tune in to those
subtle shifts in light and color.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
And how those changes actually impact your mood.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
And your creativity.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
You might notice that the soft, diffused light of
dawn brings you a sense of peace, okay, while the fiery hues of
sunset might spark energy, ohyeah, and inspiration.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
That makes sense.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
It's all about, you know, connecting with the
natural world.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
And observing how it influences you.
And you know, sometimes themost dramatic shifts in light
and color are actually inside us.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
In our emotional landscapes.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
And that brings us to expressing emotions through art
.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Yes, this is where things get really interesting.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
I'm always fascinated by like how we can translate
these intangible feelings intosomething visual.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's pretty amazing, it's like you know giving your
emotions a voice, but throughyou know color and shape and
texture.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
I see.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
And one prompt that really speaks to that idea is
the one about creating anabstract piece that represents
your current feelings.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
So if you're feeling joyful, you might reach for
vibrant colors and flowing lines, and then, if you're feeling
angry, it might be like sharpangles and bold contrasts.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Exactly, and don't be afraid to experiment with
different materials too.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:43):
You know like maybe you layer tissue paper to create
a sense of vulnerability or uselike really thick textured
paint to convey a feeling ofstrength.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
I mean, the possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
I love that.
Yeah, there's also a prompt inthis category about illustrating
a moment of peace.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (06:01):
What elements would you use to create that sense of
calm in your art?
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Hmm, well, I think, for me, a sense of peace usually
evokes images of nature, youknow, like gentle flowing water,
soft rolling hills, a canopy oftrees filtering sunlight.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
Yeah, that makes sense.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
And then you know, using muted colors.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Like blues and greens , earthy browns yeah, those can
create a sense of tranquility.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
I can, like, almost feel the calmness washing over
me just thinking about thosecolors and images.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Oh, and it's powerful right.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
Yeah, but I imagine someone else might find peace in
a completely different setting,right?
Speaker 2 (06:41):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
Like maybe a bustling city street at night with all
the lights shimmering.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Absolutely.
It's all about.
You know what personallyresonates with you.
Maybe you find peace in likegeometric patterns, or maybe
it's like the feeling of soft,fuzzy textures that brings you a
sense of calm.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
It goes back to that idea of art journaling being a
conversation with yourself.
It all comes back to that, andsometimes the most interesting
conversations happen when welike step outside of our comfort
zones.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Definitely when we explore the unexpected.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
And explore the unexpected Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Which brings us to exploring imagination and
creativity.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Ooh, yes, one of my favorites.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
I bet.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
This category is all about unleashing your inner
child.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
And letting your imagination run wild.
I like it.
Lestallion included some reallyfun prompts here, like drawing
a fantastical world.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Or inventing a new creature.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Okay, I have to ask If you were to invent a creature
, what would it look like?
Speaker 2 (07:43):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
What kind of world would it inhabit?
Speaker 2 (07:45):
Okay, so I think my creature would have the elegance
of a swan, but with iridescentscales like a tropical fish.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
And maybe luminous wings that shimmer like
dragonfly wings.
Whoa, yeah, that's beautifuland it would live in a hidden
forest where the trees glow withbioluminescent light.
Wow, it'd be magical.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
That is such a vivid image.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
I can already picture it, and that's what I love
about these imagination-basedprompts they allow us to like
create something entirely new.
Speaker 2 (08:15):
That's true.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
That exists only in our minds.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Yeah, it's like opening a door to a world of
endless possibilities.
I like that.
You know you might evensurprise yourself with what you
create.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Maybe you'll discover a hidden talent for world
building, you know.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
Or character design, who knows?
Speaker 1 (08:32):
And sometimes reflecting on where you've been
creatively can spark even moreideas for where you want to go
next.
Oh it's true, which leads us toour final category.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Ooh, exciting.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Celebrating your artistic journey.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
Love it.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
So what kind of prompts can we expect here?
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Well, you know, these prompts encourage you to kind
of look back on your growth asan artist.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
And envision your future aspirations.
Cool, and one prompt that stoodout to me was the one about
illustrating your proudestartistic moment.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Yeah, it's like taking a moment to celebrate
those milestones.
You know those times when yousurprised yourself with what you
were able to create Exactlyyeah.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
It could be anything you know, From finishing your
first sketchbook to likeexperimenting with a new
technique that really clickedfor you.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
It's just a nice way to you know remember how far
you've come on your artisticjourney.
Speaker 1 (09:26):
That's true.
And then there's that promptabout like visualizing, where
you see your art going in thefuture.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It's almost like creating a visual roadmap for
your creative aspirations.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
I love that a visual one.
It's almost like creating avisual roadmap for your creative
aspirations.
Speaker 1 (09:39):
I love that a visual roadmap.
Speaker 2 (09:39):
Yeah, maybe you see yourself, you know, exploring a
new medium or tackling achallenging subject Right, or
even like sharing your art witha wider audience.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It's all about giving those aspirations a tangible
form Right and allowing yourselfto dream big tangible form and
allowing yourself to dream big.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
You know, as we've been going through these prompts
, I've been struck by how muchdepth and variety Lestallion has
managed to pack into thiscollection.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Really impressed.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
There really is something here for everyone.
Speaker 2 (10:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Regardless of skill level or experience.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
I completely agree.
Yeah, and it's a great reminderthat art journaling isn't about
creating, you know, likeperfect, polished pieces, right,
it's about giving yourselfpermission to experiment, to
explore, to play and to simplyenjoy the process of creating.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
So if someone is listening to this and they're
feeling a bit intimidated tostart, what advice would you
give them?
Speaker 2 (10:36):
I would say start small.
Choose a prompt that speaks toyou.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Grab your favorite art supplies and just dive in.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
Just go for it.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Yeah, there's no right or wrong way to approach
these prompts.
It's all about making them yourown and letting your unique
voice shine through.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
That's such great advice, and I think it speaks to
the heart of what artjournaling is all about.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Self-discovery, expression and the pure joy of
creating.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
Absolutely, and sometimes the most unexpected
discoveries happen when we, youknow, let go of expectations and
just allow ourselves to play.
Yeah, so embrace the mess, makemistakes and have fun with it.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
I love that Embrace the mess.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
All right listeners, we've given you a ton of
inspiration today.
I hope so, Thanks toLestallion's amazing prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
They are great.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
So now it's your turn .
Pick one that resonates withyou and see where it takes you.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
You never know what you might discover.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
That's true.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Remember these prompts are just starting points
.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Feel free to adapt them, twist them, make them your
own.
Yeah, most important thing isto enjoy the journey and let
your creativity flow.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
Beautifully said.
Well, that wraps up our deepdive into the world of art
journaling.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
It was fun.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
We hope you've been inspired to pick up your
journals and unleash your innerartists.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Yes, get creative.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Until next time, keep creating, keep exploring and
keep diving deep.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
Sounds good.
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