So brave to art journal while wearing a white blouse. Love the process and the result...but I always wonder how people can work without making hardly any mess. My room always like something exploded after I end up with one page. I feel really envious. 😮
I'm wearing my son's 8th grade band shirt and it's COVERED in paint! Lol! Keep in mind the camera is zoomed in pretty close and you cannot see the chaos surrounding this page. I get pretty mess and under the white paper (whcih I replace with each filming) the table is covered in dried paint. I'm a total slob. You are in good company here!!
I love that journal where anything goes. It's incredible. I'm always inspired by your abstract works. So many solid ideas that lead to freedom, play and fun while exploring ideas with different media. You are a real breath of fresh air Sonia. 🎨 🍄🌸🌿🌈🍥🎆🖌️🖍️
I love your videos. I spent 22 years in Portland, ME and don't miss the AC window units in the summer! LOL. I hope you stay cool. I'm in Nashville, TN now with central air, but I miss the beauty of Maine. Thanks for sharing your process.
Hello fellow, Mainer! I do love Portland. We are just outside there. Went in last night for dinner. Such a cool vibe with people out and about and all the outdoor dining options. Really fun! And a lovely evening as well. Muggy this morning though. Yuck!
Hi, Erin! New subscriber here from Portugal 🇵🇹! I’ve been watching some of your videos and I love your intuitive process and how you don’t think too much. This is a beautiful spread and, like you, I love gesso instead of white paint and I love to use my fingers instead of brushes! So fun! 🧡💚❤️💙💜💛♥️🖤💗
I love this! So creative and pretty!! My journals look so different from yours! It is awesome how DIFFERENT we all are and how our ART shows it. I love to try new things so this was a nice change from my normal! I have so many different sketches and art work on scrap paper that I think could be useful in my journaling. Thank you for sharing!🖌️🎨📓✏️✒️🖍️🖊️📗
I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is fun to take scraps, even mistakes or pieces that you never liked, and cut them up to use another way. They can suddenly turn into something amazing!
Recently found you on You Tube and love that you use your fingers. I’ve been using a wedge makeup sponge, but I’m very tactile and not a bit worried about getting messy or having stained fingers. I love your very practical and relaxed approach to creating! Recently ordered a couple of your stamps from Joggles, but haven’t had time to use them.
That’s so great!! Have fun and remember it’s just paper. Get loose and if it’s awful paint over it, throw it away or glue the pages together! Just keep playing!
Very happy that on a second go I found you after being led to one video which wasn't the one to watch but then yours showed up in suggested feed on the side panel. Love how it works like that.
Oh boy I super love how this one came out❣️❣️. I didn’t think I’d like the 3 pieces but the way you incorporated them into it with all the cool mark making❣️❣️❣️
I agree. At first it felt like there was no unity to the pieces and the background, but then you tied them together by pulling elements out. Super cool how it turned out feeling like they were a happy family. 😊
Oh wow! Your page is beautiful 😍 ❤ I love it! So colourful and cheerful 😊 I also apply gesso and paint with my fingers and I love that too ❤ so much fun! I love everything about it 💚 TYSMFS
Love these colors. I too use my fingers. I'd rather clean my fingers off than clean brushes. Plus it's just more fun. I have that stencil too. It's great. Also, I can't believe you're wearing long white sleeves!!
Yes! Cleaning fingers is easier than brushes and less paint is wasted, I beleive. That shirt is my son's 8th grade band shirt! He's 18 now. It's my painting shirt and is COVERED in paint!! LOL!
I do like to use my fingers in the gesso. I've also used it with some acrylic paint. I think it has a more organic feel to it and look. Your page is beautiful and very inspiring for me as I journey into mixed media a little more. It definitely is not my comfort zone but I want to learn. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I checked into fodder school but it was way too expensive for me so I will try to catch what I can here in there
I agree about using fingers. And I think I use less paint and have less paint to clean up so less waste. As far as comfort zone goes--remember it is just paper and paint. Not every page has to be a masterpiece. Just play and experiement. If you hate it, tear it out and try again. Have you been watching the free fodder school challenge? That's a fun way to get in on some of the lessons at no cost.
This is one of the best art journaling videos that I have watched, I love your relaxed go for it style...The way that you brought all of the pieces together was instrumentally beautiful to watch...When you put down the olive green half circles I became doubtful of the final result, you pulled everything together brilliantly...I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
This is so great!!! I'm so glad this was a suggested video for me! I'd love to feature this as a tutorial if you'd be interested! And YES I am a finger painter too. 🤩
Hi, I have just watched you for the first time, and have just started journaling. Will be using my finger for painting. Interior decorator for 35 years, love the feel of paint. Have replaced this art for Stain Glass. Thanks
I love that you use just regular materials anyone can buy. Many times I feel intimidated when I see others using expensive stuff I can´t afford yet. Your results are always beautiful and your videos are an invitation to try. Greetings from Mexico. 💖
Thanks so much! Yes, you can spend a lot of money art journaling but it can also be done with very little expense as well. Craft paints are so cheap and I love recycling papers, cardboard, postcards, playing cards, newspapers--almost anything. A few basic supplies can be all you need. Even the journal can be an inexpensive note book or old book.
Thank you so much Erin, I really really enjoyed watching you create this amazing and stunning double page spread. I absolutely love ❤️ ❤❤and adore it, and I love ❤❤❤ how you worked this to incorporate those three elements into the page. So I’m extremely impressed by your creativity and you too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.
New to your channel! I’ve been looking for art journal challenges to help keep me Inspired. Some days I don’t feel very motivated to art! I love using my fingers for paint. It gives it more of an organic feel to me, which I much prefer over straight lines and edges. Your work is beautiful.
I love watching you add paint with your fingers, even through the video, I feel a connection with what you are doing. I need to try it myself, but I hate yucky fingers! Haha could be fun. Will keep a wet cloth next to me 💕💕
Ha! This video came up as a suggestion as I was scrolling....Listening to you talk about summer and rain I. Am thinking summer and rain sound good right now after eastern Iowa has received 25” of snow this past week! I love your color combinations for these pages! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journal pages!😊🙏
I just stumbled on to this video and subscribed. I've been following you on Instagram for a while and love your work. I am also in Maine. My how the weather has changed since you posted this video! Kind of getting an autumn vibe the last couple of days!
There is something very visceral, almost primitive, using your fingers to paint. There is also scientific studies showing the more you use your hands, the more the feel-good chemicals are released from the brain. So win, win all the way. I love getting paint and glue all over my hands, which we call "art hands" in our house; it's a sign that we've had fun playing.
Hello! My baby’s name is Eryn ❤ New subie who loves your intuitive finger painting, and particularly with no voice over! My brain enjoys the spontaneity of your creativity 💖
Loved it! Now I need to watch more of your videos. ❤
I love this journal page. I need to learn to let go (and use my fingers more) !!
Wauw - What a beauty 🤩
It brings colour, joy and inspiration to my day ❤️
Thank you so much 😀
I love this!! I also really like watching you work and have learned so much. Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome! Glad you are finding these videos helpful!
That’s gorgeous!
I love everything about this…color palette, marks, master sheet bits, and the finger painting! So good, you’ve inspired me ❤
Glad to hear your were inspired!!
So brave to art journal while wearing a white blouse. Love the process and the result...but I always wonder how people can work without making hardly any mess. My room always like something exploded after I end up with one page. I feel really envious. 😮
I'm wearing my son's 8th grade band shirt and it's COVERED in paint! Lol! Keep in mind the camera is zoomed in pretty close and you cannot see the chaos surrounding this page. I get pretty mess and under the white paper (whcih I replace with each filming) the table is covered in dried paint. I'm a total slob. You are in good company here!!
I had my doubts at first….. but honestly that was like watching magic. Incredible! Just gorgeous!!!! Hope I can do it too!
Thank you so much! Glad you like it!!
I love that journal where anything goes. It's incredible. I'm always inspired by your abstract works. So many solid ideas that lead to freedom, play and fun while exploring ideas with different media. You are a real breath of fresh air Sonia. 🎨 🍄🌸🌿🌈🍥🎆🖌️🖍️
Thank you so much for your kind works. I really appreciate it!!
I love your videos. I spent 22 years in Portland, ME and don't miss the AC window units in the summer! LOL. I hope you stay cool. I'm in Nashville, TN now with central air, but I miss the beauty of Maine. Thanks for sharing your process.
Hello fellow, Mainer! I do love Portland. We are just outside there. Went in last night for dinner. Such a cool vibe with people out and about and all the outdoor dining options. Really fun! And a lovely evening as well. Muggy this morning though. Yuck!
I LOVE using my fingers. It helps me to tap into being that carefree child~person and just enjoy and create.
Beautiful! I really enjoyed watching you bring these pages together.💕💕
Thanks so much!
Hi, Erin! New subscriber here from Portugal 🇵🇹! I’ve been watching some of your videos and I love your intuitive process and how you don’t think too much. This is a beautiful spread and, like you, I love gesso instead of white paint and I love to use my fingers instead of brushes! So fun! 🧡💚❤️💙💜💛♥️🖤💗
Welcome! Glad to hear so many out there are using their fingers as well!!
Love watching you work. I started using my fingers after watching your videos, and I find I have more control.
I totally agree and I like how it seems to blend better.
Can't beat messy finger painting. I don't like too much black. It turned out good. Thank you 💖
Thank you!!!
I never considered incorporating my inspiration pieces so fully. Brilliant!
Glad you liked it!
I love this! So creative and pretty!! My journals look so different from yours! It is awesome how DIFFERENT we all are and how our ART shows it. I love to try new things so this was a nice change from my normal! I have so many different sketches and art work on scrap paper that I think could be useful in my journaling. Thank you for sharing!🖌️🎨📓✏️✒️🖍️🖊️📗
I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is fun to take scraps, even mistakes or pieces that you never liked, and cut them up to use another way. They can suddenly turn into something amazing!
This is such a great idea to continue the patterns onto the background after adding the colorful tiles 😍 feeling inspired ❤
Glad you feel inspired!!
love your process!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
Recently found you on You Tube and love that you use your fingers. I’ve been using a wedge makeup sponge, but I’m very tactile and not a bit worried about getting messy or having stained fingers. I love your very practical and relaxed approach to creating! Recently ordered a couple of your stamps from Joggles, but haven’t had time to use them.
That’s so great!! Have fun and remember it’s just paper. Get loose and if it’s awful paint over it, throw it away or glue the pages together! Just keep playing!
You are inspiring me to use my fingers for more tasks. I think there’s much more control that way. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Very happy that on a second go I found you after being led to one video which wasn't the one to watch but then yours showed up in suggested feed on the side panel. Love how it works like that.
That's so great! Thank you and welcome!
I love the colors and how you pulled this together ❤. Thanks for sharing 😊
You are so welcome!
Oh boy I super love how this one came out❣️❣️. I didn’t think I’d like the 3 pieces but the way you incorporated them into it with all the cool mark making❣️❣️❣️
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
I agree. At first it felt like there was no unity to the pieces and the background, but then you tied them together by pulling elements out. Super cool how it turned out feeling like they were a happy family. 😊
I love this so much
Thank you!
I love that you use your fingers, I have paint colors under my nails all the time.🤩
Oh me too! Constantly!
I was inspired by you to start using my fingers rather than a brush and it was a game-changer. I love painting this way and won’t go back.
That's so great! I rarely use a brush these days.
Oh wow! Your page is beautiful 😍 ❤ I love it! So colourful and cheerful 😊 I also apply gesso and paint with my fingers and I love that too ❤ so much fun! I love everything about it 💚 TYSMFS
Thanks so much! Glad to hear others use their fingers!
I love it!
Thank you!!
Wow! That was truly an amazing transformation!💯 Love it so much! ❤
Thank you so much!
I really like this page. I the yellows against the green. Much love ❤️ 🙏
This process turned out FABULOUS! Very creative and fun!
Thanks so much!
Love these colors. I too use my fingers. I'd rather clean my fingers off than clean brushes. Plus it's just more fun. I have that stencil too. It's great.
Also, I can't believe you're wearing long white sleeves!!
Yes! Cleaning fingers is easier than brushes and less paint is wasted, I beleive. That shirt is my son's 8th grade band shirt! He's 18 now. It's my painting shirt and is COVERED in paint!! LOL!
I do like to use my fingers in the gesso. I've also used it with some acrylic paint. I think it has a more organic feel to it and look. Your page is beautiful and very inspiring for me as I journey into mixed media a little more. It definitely is not my comfort zone but I want to learn. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I checked into fodder school but it was way too expensive for me so I will try to catch what I can here in there
I agree about using fingers. And I think I use less paint and have less paint to clean up so less waste. As far as comfort zone goes--remember it is just paper and paint. Not every page has to be a masterpiece. Just play and experiement. If you hate it, tear it out and try again. Have you been watching the free fodder school challenge? That's a fun way to get in on some of the lessons at no cost.
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!!
Love the textures and colors! Beautiful work!❤
Absolutely gorgeous, love everything about this.
Thanks so much!!
Love those colors
Thanks!
Love the process. Great result.😍
Thank you!!
I only paint with my fingers from time to time, but you make me want to do it much more! Your reason and results for it are on point!!! ❤
Thanks so much. Glad I'm not alone!!
Wow!! This is so much fun. I love this particular color palette.
Thank you so much!
I have never used my fingers to apply paint ~ the thought never crossed my mind! But after watching this video, I will definitely be giving it a try!❤
I love it! I love the blending it allows.
This is one of the best art journaling videos that I have watched, I love your relaxed go for it style...The way that you brought all of the pieces together was instrumentally beautiful to watch...When you put down the olive green half circles I became doubtful of the final result, you pulled everything together brilliantly...I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it and glad you found the video helpful!
This is so great!!! I'm so glad this was a suggested video for me! I'd love to feature this as a tutorial if you'd be interested! And YES I am a finger painter too. 🤩
Hi, I have just watched you for the first time, and have just started journaling. Will be using my finger for painting. Interior decorator for 35 years, love the feel of paint. Have replaced this art for Stain Glass. Thanks
I love that you use just regular materials anyone can buy. Many times I feel intimidated when I see others using expensive stuff I can´t afford yet. Your results are always beautiful and your videos are an invitation to try. Greetings from Mexico. 💖
Thanks so much! Yes, you can spend a lot of money art journaling but it can also be done with very little expense as well. Craft paints are so cheap and I love recycling papers, cardboard, postcards, playing cards, newspapers--almost anything. A few basic supplies can be all you need. Even the journal can be an inexpensive note book or old book.
I like it. The way you paint with your fingers...very hands on.😊👍
Thanks. I just prefer it for some reason.
Love love this journal page. So imaginative and colorful. ❤❤
Thank you so much!
Love it
Thank you!!
Fabulous!! The process holds all the fun!
Thanks so much!!
Thank you ❤ I appreciate process videos ❤
Glad you like them!
That really turned out awesome! The colors I love.😊
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much Erin, I really really enjoyed watching you create this amazing and stunning double page spread. I absolutely love ❤️ ❤❤and adore it, and I love ❤❤❤ how you worked this to incorporate those three elements into the page. So I’m extremely impressed by your creativity and you too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.
Thank you so much!
I loved watching this - Thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
LOVE it!! I sure HOPE I try this today. Thanks so much!! FUN🎉
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Love your page! Love how you used your fingers. I appreciate just using stuff. And, I have stuff everywhere. Looking forward to more videos!
Thank you! I have stuff everywhere too. I love it when I can use it in my journals.
I really like what you created! Subscribed too! Steph
Awesome! Thank you!
oooh that stencil brush! love the whole page, but I need to get that brush and the stencil too !
Thank you!
I just love your style!
New to your channel! I’ve been looking for art journal challenges to help keep me
Inspired. Some days I don’t feel very motivated to art!
I love using my fingers for paint. It gives it more of an organic feel to me, which I much prefer over straight lines and edges.
Your work is beautiful.
Oh I agree. The brush just feels awkward and I cannot seem to blend as well. Thanks for the kind words!
Loving these pages, great colors and creativity.
Thanks so much!!
I love watching you add paint with your fingers, even through the video, I feel a connection with what you are doing. I need to try it myself, but I hate yucky fingers! Haha could be fun. Will keep a wet cloth next to me 💕💕
You could try wearing a glove. I know some people do that.
turned out awesome
Thanks so much!
Lots of fun to watch! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Stunning pages. I just love your artwork always.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for showing your process! I learned some new things😊
Glad it was helpful!
That’s one of my favorite stencils too.
I love it!
Very nice, please show me how you made the stamp?
I love the way you explain your process as you go along. Omg, making your own stamps, brilliant, I’m stealing that! New subscriber too
Welcome! Glad you are finding these vidoes useful!!
Prostota narzędzi i przepiękna praca😮😊
Thanks so much!!
I love this. The colors are beautiful.
Thanks so much!
I like it too! I do use my fingers a lot to paint. It's just fun to me.
I agree. It's more fun and organic looking.
I enjoyed this process so much, will use the inner cardboard roll from toilet paper, soon. Thanks alot
You are so welcome!
I love the idea of using your fingers!
I don't kwow why I find it preferable to a brush but I do. I love the blending and dreaminess of it.
Ha! This video came up as a suggestion as I was scrolling....Listening to you talk about summer and rain I. Am thinking summer and rain sound good right now after eastern Iowa has received 25” of snow this past week!
I love your color combinations for these pages! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journal pages!😊🙏
Oh, yes, you have had some terrible weather recently! So cold too!
I really really like that
Yay! I'm glad!
Love the colours! So fresh!
Thank you!!
I love this!! So colourful 🥰🥰
Thank you!
Love so glad I found you that turned out great!
Thanks so much!
Please send us some of your rain - we are drying up here in British Columbia, Canada. Love all your great inspirations Erin. Thanks.
Oh how I wish I could pass it up to you!!
Gorgeous colour combinations.
Thanks so much!
love to watch the process
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am SOOO into this technique! Haven’t tried it yet but intend to. I have arthritis and this will be much friendlier.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
beautiful!
Thank you!
This is beautiful, I love it!
Thank you so much!
Love it and the colors!
Thank you!!
Just wandered in. Love your work. New subscriber. Gringa living in Mexico.
Welcome! So happy you are enjoying it!
Fabulous, so glad that i have found you🥰🥰🥰
Thank you and welcome!
Yes! I use my fingers all the time!
Kindred spirits!!
Fingers and white blouse no! Lol. Loved your ad lib talking about Maine and all:)
😂 it’s my son’s 8th grade band shirt and it’s COVERED in paint!!
Very tickled to have found your channel! I love how you work. You have a new follower :)
That's wonderful! Thank you and welcome!
I'm new to your channel - love your calm, intuitive process. I'm a finger smearer too !
Welcome and thank you so much!!
I love it
Thanks so much!
I just stumbled on to this video and subscribed. I've been following you on Instagram for a while and love your work. I am also in Maine. My how the weather has changed since you posted this video! Kind of getting an autumn vibe the last couple of days!
Hi neighbor! I know what you mean. It already feels as if summer is slipping away and it barely began!!
There is something very visceral, almost primitive, using your fingers to paint. There is also scientific studies showing the more you use your hands, the more the feel-good chemicals are released from the brain.
So win, win all the way.
I love getting paint and glue all over my hands, which we call "art hands" in our house; it's a sign that we've had fun playing.
Yes! I knew there was a legitimate reason for why I liked it!
I like that
Thank you!
Hello! My baby’s name is Eryn ❤ New subie who loves your intuitive finger painting, and particularly with no voice over! My brain enjoys the spontaneity of your creativity 💖
Thank you so much for your kind words and hello to baby Eryn!!
I really like it, well dôme! TFS
Thank you!!
Gorgeous..
Thank you!
These pages turned out beautiful. I loved watching the process of it all. What type of book did you use?❤❤
Thanks! This is my favorite journal. It's just a cheap notebook with thin graph paper in it. I glue the pages together to thicken them up.