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okie dokie, i’m an avid journaler (though none of my friends actually ever see my journal because i’m not quite ready for the flow of can i sees) and my journal includes lots of artwork pages and writing and so i’ve decided to make a masterlist (well, not quite, mostly just a huggggge list of prompts and other stuff and tips) on journals and prompts for any kind of journaling.
journals
so you can either buy a journal and use it as is, or buy a notebook and decorate it, or you can be like me and just make it straight up on your own which i will detail how to do below:
1. basically you’re gonna need some paper (i prefer blank printer paper) of whatever is your preferred size, preferably in a good size like 8.5x11 or 5x7 or whatever; some black construction paper; and some poster board or other heavy type paper. also you’ll need glue and some binder clips and a heavy book, if you want. and masking tape.
2. you can go design a cover, i usually make a collage on picmonkey and size it correctly before printing out. make sure you leave a margin on the left for the binding. otherwise there’ll be an awkward side there.
3. make sure all your paper is cut to size and you have a good number like 50 or 100. if you’re like me and you like it to be all nice and fancy (well not really just cuter) you can use a stamp pad to color the edges of the paper. idk that’s just me.
4. stack all the paper up and clip it with some binder clips. then get some glue and paint it all along one side so your paper will start sticking together (ish). use lots of glue!! it sucks if your journal starts falling apart though you can always just tape the pages on the inside i guess. anyway, keep the clips on and stick the paper under some heavy books so all the glue has time to ooze around.
5. when it’s dry, get some masking tape and tape along the glued edge so all the pages are taped together.
6. now get your cover and trim it to size and glue it on top of one of the cardstocks (which should be trimmed to size btw). let the full cover dry under some books too so it dries flat. if you want a nice glossy touch to both sides and a more lacquered feel i guess you can mix glue and water in a 3:1 ratio and paint it over but tbh i do that last.
7. clip the covers on each side of the paper and tape it with some masking tape, then cut a stripe of black construction paper to size and wrap it around the binding of the paper and glue it in place. now is the best time to cover the thing in glue and water but this is all a personal choice.
8. yeah that’s basically it.
prompt jars
i keep a prompt jar which is really helpful for keeping prompts, and basically i just reach in and pull out a slip of paper and boom. so this can be anything, usually a mason jar or whatever, but i use an old hot chocolate tin coloured to look like a TARDIS ^u^
writing prompts - for filling your personal journal and getting your writing juices flowing. it’ll help your creative writing too.
yup, here’s all the writing prompts:
1. make a list of places you’ve enjoyed visiting.
2. make a list of places you’d like to visit.
3. make a list of things you can do/have done that no one thought you could do, or that you didn’t think you could do.
4. make a list of your favourite books.
5. make a list of your favourite songs.
6. make a list of your favourite movies.
7. make a list of your short-term goals.
8. make a list of your long-term goals.
9. nobody knows that i …
10. dear _______, i’ve never told you …
11. i feel guilty about …
12. the worst thing i’ve ever done is …
13. my biggest secret is …
14. the most outrageous thing i’ve ever done is …
15. my secret desire is …
16. pick a quote and write about it.
17. 3 things you can’t go without and why.
18. 3 celebrity crushes and why.
19. 3 favourite book characters and why.
20. 3 favourite things to wear and why.
21. 3 things you want in a relationship and why.
22. 3 things you’d do if you weren’t afraid and why.
23. 3 pet peeves and why.
24. 3 favourite television shows.
25. 100 things you love, and why: 10 activities, 10 restaurants, 10 people, 10 foods, 10 games, 6 drinks, 4 desserts, 10 paintings, 10 websites, 10 writers, 10 famous lines from books or movies.
26. my saddest memory is …
27. some things that make me angry are …
28. the dominant emotion in my life right now is …
29. if i could have dinner with anyone currently alive, it would be …
30. if i could meet any fictional character, it would be …
31. if i could change one thing about my present life, i would change …
32. if i could live anywhere i wanted, it would be in …
33. if i could go back in time and change one thing from my past, i’d change . .
34. my favourite toy when i was little was …
35. my best friend in elementary school was …
36. as a child, i wanted to be ______ when i grew up because …
37. my favourite subject in school was/is …
38. my favourite school teacher was/is …
39. my first memory was …
40. the book i read over and over again as a child was …
41. my favourite relative was/is …
42. write a letter to someone you need to forgive.
43. write a letter to someone who believed in you even when you didn’t.
44. write a letter to be read by each of your friends/family after you’ve died.
45. write a fan letter to your favourite actress/actor/celebrity.
46. write a letter to yourself.
47. write about your first dance.
48. write about your first crush, or lack thereof.
49. write about your first week in whatever level of schooling.
50. write about your first job.
51. write about feeling independent.
52. what would you do if you knew you could do it without fail?
53. what would you do if money didn’t exist?
54. what would you do if you had three wishes? (no wishing for other wishes)
55. what’s your wildest dreams?
56. close your eyes and imagine your utopia. what do you see?
57. what’s a grand adventure you’d like to go on?
58. you are given the opportunity to live a day free of consequence. what do you do?
59. what makes you unique?
60. what are your favourite traits about yourself and why?
61. what are you really good at?
62. pretend you’re writing a book with someone just like you as a character. describe them.
63. how would your best friend describe you?
64. what are some of your idiosyncrasies?
65. what do you think others think of you when you meet for the first time?
art prompts - for making your journal aesthetic, or not. or for that annoying artist’s block.
1. imagine what your feelings look like. now draw them.
2. grab your favourite book and open it to a random page. read the first full paragraph. now draw it.
3. doodle! draw squiggles and whatever you want until you fill the entire page.
4. look outside your window. now draw what everything makes you think of.
5. pick a random object and make a blind contour drawing. (don’t look down, don’t lift the pen.) now colour in the shapes.
6. draw a bunch of shapes everywhere and colour them in.
7. imagine your inner critic as a monster. draw it.
8. pick a favourite quote and draw a page around it.
9. draw things you love or that make you happy.
10. draw your favourite scene from your favourite fairy tale.
11. imagine someone you admire and what you admire about them. draw those characteristics.
12. think about what’s going on in your mind. now draw it all. draw everything.
13. remember last time you travelled. now draw a page about it.
14. write one word or a mantra or phrase over and over, but use different lettering styles and fonts every time you write in until you’ve filled a page.
15. draw what you see outside.
16. you have one day left to live. draw what goes on during that day.
17. pretend you’re a god or goddess. now draw yourself.
18. pick your favourite song lyric and draw what it makes you think of.
19. pick a random poem and draw what it makes you think of.
20. draw your biggest fear or obstacle as a mountain. on one side, draw your life right now. then draw your life as it would be if you could overcome the obstacle on the other side.
21. think about the past week. draw it.
22. think of a compliment you’ve received recently and draw a page around it.
23. draw yourself in fancy dress.
24. draw things that you think are amazing or lovely until you’ve filled a whole page.
25. think of your favourite place or your getaway. now draw it in your journal.
26. draw a big heart on one page and fill it with things that make your heart smile.
27. draw heartbreak.
28. draw peace.
29. think about your favourite childhood memory and draw it.
30. think about your perfect world. now draw it.
31. write negative thoughts like “you’re useless” or “you’ll never be good enough.” now draw on them. scribble them out or turn them into something beautiful.
32. draw something magical.
33. draw the person you wish you could be or you hope you could be.
34. draw something magical.
35. draw something hopeful.
36. pick three colours. draw an animal, and then fill it in with those three colours.
fashion design prompts - for those of you who can’t think of any outfits or ideas or just need to get back into the game.
1. draw an outfit for each season of the year: spring, summer, autumn, winter.
2. draw an outfit for each of the elements: metal, earth, wood, fire, water, and air.
3. draw an outfit for each of the orchestral instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, piano, flute, clarinet, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, french horn, euphonium, tuba, percussion, etc.
4. draw an outfit for a natural phenomenon: rainbows, weather, earthquakes, etc.
5. draw an outfit for modern disney princesses.
6. draw an outfit for college students.
7. draw an outfit incorporating a blouse.
8. draw an outfit with a t-shirt.
9. draw an outfit with a halter top or tank top.
10. draw an outfit with a belt.
11. draw an outfit with a miniskirt.
12. draw an outfit with shorts.
13. draw an outfit with jeans.
14. draw an outfit with a skirt.
15. draw an outfit with long pants.
16. draw an outfit with a waterfall skirt.
17. draw an outfit with heels.
18. draw an outfit with flats.
19. draw an outfit with kicks or oxfords.
20. draw an outfit with boots.
21. draw an outfit with a purse.
22. draw an outfit with a scarf or hat.
23. draw an outfit with jewellery.
24. draw an outfit for visiting new york, LA, paris, london, rome, beijing, tokyo, and sydney.
25. draw an outfit for each of the seven wonders of the world.
26. draw an outfit for your favourite colours.
27. draw an outfit based off these flowers: roses, sunflowers, orchids, hydrangeas.
28. draw an outfit based off some sort of dessert.
29. draw a set of outfits for a photoshoot.
30. draw a set of outfits fit for yourself.
furniture design prompts - if you’re an IKEA kind of person but you can’t think of what to design.
1. design a wall storage unit.
2. design a cool shelving system.
3. design a nice cabinet that’s aesthetically pleasing.
4. design a nice living room: it must have a sofa, armchair, and coffee table.
5. design a kitchen: it must have a stove, microwave, oven, fridge unit, and sink.
6. design a bedroom: it must have a bed, desk, bookshelf, and closet/wardrobe.
7. design a practical wardrobe that would allow room for hanging and folding clothes, shoes, and other storage.
8. design a bathroom: it must have a vanity, towel rack, and shower/bath, and toilet.
9. design a storage unit for the bathroom. you must be able to keep towels and toiletries on it.
10. design a vanity. you must be able to have access to a towel, toiletries, and sinks.
11. design a bed. you must be able to have access to a nightstand.
12. design a bed above ground level.
13. design a combination unit with a bed and desk. shelving or storage systems optional.
14. design a study: it must have a bookshelf, a desk, and a chair.
15. design a sunroom: it must have a daybed, counter, and coffee table.
16. design an entertainment centre for a television set, magazines, and dvds.
17. design your dream room.
that’s it, i might add more. feel free to add your own or message me! ^u^
i just found this website that can randomly generate a continent for you!! this is great for fantasy writers
plus, you can look at it in 3d!
theres a lot of viewing options and other things! theres an option on-site to take a screenshot, so you don’t have to have a program for that!
I finally managed to acquire a poncho in the style of the ones my characters in my comic wear and these are the first in a series of studies of it I’m making. Ponchos are very unusual and it’s wonderful that I no longer have to guess how they look if I’m caught with a strange pose.
Let’s kick this off with some recent portfolio work! Hi all and welcome. I’ll be using this to post daily sketches and finished art work. Feel free to ask me anything you’d like and thanks for stopping by!
