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More of my sketchbook pages.

Post author By Jess Ross Creative
Post date December 23, 2014
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The start of a new year means a new sketchbook. I get really excited about starting a new journal- especially at the beginning of a new year. It literally allows me to turn a fresh page in my life and re-organize, reflect and motivate. I’ve been slowly compiling pictures of some of my sketchbook pages from this past year or so and funny, I never realized before just how often my pages center around a quote or lyric that is inspiring me at that time. I think because a big part of the reason I keep a journal is to motivate me and to help me stay positive. Oh, I also apparently am big on bright colors and florals.

also, I’m really interested to know (for any fellow art journalists who stumbles across this page)…what your favorite sketchbook/journal is(Mixed media paper, watercolor paper, bound, spiral, small, large….)? I have over 30 journals and have tried all different types and sizes and I am starting to narrow it down to my favorites but I still feel like my perfect sketchbook is out there somewhere undiscovered and waiting. just really want a large sized sketchbook with pages that don’t bleed through…I like the watercolor moleskine sketchbook but it didn’t have very many pages and was quite expensive.
Here are my go tos:

The Moleskine Art Plus Watercolor Album

(12″ X 8.5″) Professional Folio Series, Hardcover $27.37

moleskine sketchbook watercolor — click on the picture to view in Amazon

pros: thick, heavyweight, high quality watercolor paper, super absorbent and doesn’t bleed through.

cons: expensive & only has 60 pages while most sketchbooks have at least 100 pages.

The Canson 180-Degree Art Book ($13.79)

(8.3′ x 11.7″) 80 sheets

canson art sketchbook, click picture to view in amazon

Pros: Lays flat, nice design

Cons: Paper is not high quality, and poor quality paper, rips easily

Strathmore Hardbound 500 Series Mixed Media Art Journal

(11.5″ x 8.5″, 64 Pages)

Strathmore Sketchbook, Click picture to view in Amazon

Pros: Great size and Price

Cons:

What inspires you? Do you have a favorite medium when journaling? What is your go-to when you are sketching or journaling… I always wish I wrote more…. but I never do….

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20 Original Winter/Holiday Themed Art Journal Ideas

Post author By Jess Ross Creative
Post date December 9, 2014
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I put together a little Holiday Themed Art Journal Idea List, some of the ideas are a bit simple but fun.

I always find myself journaling and sketching a lot over the Christmas and New Years breaks. I think it’s my way of reflecting on everything that happened over the past year as well as gearing up for the new year ahead (also because I usually like to start the new new calendar year off with a fresh journal so I try to fill up the remaining pages in the old one). Also, I am one of those people who religiously comes up with New Years Resolutions every year…The older I get, the more it’s becoming a bucket list and a reminder for me that life is moving fast. I am a big list person too…I just feel better about my lack of organizational skills when I can cross off even the most mundane tasks.

I also rounded up some of my favorite journal pages from this year….they are nothing like some of the pages I see of other artists on pinterest or tumblr…but they make me happy 🙂 Some of them can fit as examples for the Winter themed list so Ill note them if they do…

e e cummings mixed media art journal collage page

One of my favorite things to do is write down inspiring quotes, passages, poems r song lyrics I come across and then create some sort of art around it.

ink and mixed media watercolor shape collage with inspiring quote — ink and mixed media watercolor shape collage with quote

floral watercolor artist sketchbook page

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Artist Spotlight Interview: Singer & Songwriter Kevin Andrew Prchal

Post author By Jess Ross Creative
Post date February 14, 2014
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I’ve noticed a trend in my Artist Spotlight interviews; I always profile individuals who are not only amazing artists but amazing human beings as well. Kevin Andrew Prchal is a perfect example of the two. Not only is he an incredibly gifted singer songwriter with vocals that will make your cold heart melt but he is also an authentic person and a compassionate and loyal friend. I am thankful to know him and I guarantee you will like him too! I was able to snag Kevin and get him to answer some questions for me which you find below interspersed between some of my favorite videos of Kevin singing:

Kevin Andrew Prchal

Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Kevin Andrew Prchal and I’m a student, a singer of songs, and a maker of chili.

Describe yourself in five words:
Polka King of the Midwest

Do you have a favorite piece/song of yours? If so, why is it your favorite?
I guess I’d say it’s the one in progress that means the most, not the one that’s already been written.

Any tips or inspiring words for other artists?
Never defend your art. By defending it, you’re acknowledging criticism and by acknowledging criticism, you’re wasting your time. Just create, and let it be interpreted as it will.

Terrified! by Kevin Andrew Prchal shot and edited by Justin Thompson from Justin Thompson on Vimeo.

Can we find your music anywhere on the world wide web?
Yes, you can learn more about me by visiting http://kevinandrewprchal.com or you can follow me on Twitter and Instagram under the handle @kevinprchal

Any new, exciting projects coming up?
My new album “Sorrow Sings” will be out this summer! It’s been quite a journey, so I’m both thrilled and relieved to finally have this thing finished.

What is your favorite:
Color? Magnolia
Animal? Squirrels
Movie? Wall-E
Book? Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

What work do you most enjoy doing?
Anything that gives me purpose, really. I’ve never been comfortable waking up and doing nothing all day. There’s always something to be doing, even if it’s cleaning the bathroom. Let’s just stick with that.

Name something you love and why?
Finding the candle aisle and smelling every single one of them. I’m partial to pine.

Whats the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Stay weird.

Name something you don’t love and why?
Gossip. It’s the poison to this world. It never has, and never will, solve a thing.

What couldn’t you do without?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

You’ve been selected to go on an all expense paid drinking binge with one famous artist, one writer, and one free choice. Who would you choose?

Tom Waits, Neil Gaiman and my Grandpa Bob. I’d love to see how their collective magics aligned.

Would you rather eat a handful of hair or lick three public telephones?
I’d much prefer to lick three public telephones, but I think it would be hard to find three public telephones. Maybe not. I just don’t want to swallow hair.

Thanks Kevin for your time! I hope you guys enjoy his music as much as I do. If you, or someone you know is an artist and would like to be profiled on my blog just email me at sunlightistheirfashionblog@hotmail.com