JOURNAL KEEPER
I sit at my journaling table where I record my night dreams and my sacred studies.
Journaling has been a part of my life since 1988. That’s over 30 years of recording life in all of its facets. My journaling practice consists of many types of journals: my longer narrative sketchbook, my bullet journal and my dream journal, all of which I write in daily.
I also keep my art journal which I mention here with details of the art tools I use in my current practice. The purpose of my art journal is to play with color, texture, words, mark making, and engage in a deep intuitive process that speaks to me on a soul level, from first day to the last in making each spread, which can take anywhere from a few days to a few months.
Journaling is my place to express all of my emotions, to record my thoughts, to organize my day and keep track of things that matter to me. I love mixing it up with words, illustration, lists, and trackers for a variety of topics. Journaling helps me note what is important. It’s a narrative that covers all facets of life.
If you would like to request membership in #JournalChat Live Facebook group of which I host and share helpful content for your journaling practice and a place where you can ask questions, follow this link. We’d be happy to have you!
The Art of Journaling Toolbox and The Art of Journaling Prompt Play Book are journaling resources to help you find fun ways to keep a journaling practice. You’re welcome. ;)
The Art of Journaling Videos are also now available where I share tips for those just getting started or returning to a journaling practice.
I also keep my art journal which I mention here with details of the art tools I use in my current practice. The purpose of my art journal is to play with color, texture, words, mark making, and engage in a deep intuitive process that speaks to me on a soul level, from first day to the last in making each spread, which can take anywhere from a few days to a few months.
Journaling is my place to express all of my emotions, to record my thoughts, to organize my day and keep track of things that matter to me. I love mixing it up with words, illustration, lists, and trackers for a variety of topics. Journaling helps me note what is important. It’s a narrative that covers all facets of life.
If you would like to request membership in #JournalChat Live Facebook group of which I host and share helpful content for your journaling practice and a place where you can ask questions, follow this link. We’d be happy to have you!
The Art of Journaling Toolbox and The Art of Journaling Prompt Play Book are journaling resources to help you find fun ways to keep a journaling practice. You’re welcome. ;)
The Art of Journaling Videos are also now available where I share tips for those just getting started or returning to a journaling practice.
A segment of my Bloom art journal spread using mixed media. Copyright 2025 Dawn Herring
Close up of mixed media with fabric and pastel in my art journal. Copyright 2025 Dawn Herring
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Mixed media in my art journal: gouache, oil pastel, sequins, stamping, fabric. Copyright 2025 Dawn Herring
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This image features my current bullet journal, my current sketchbook journal where I write long form and illustrate my day, and my sketchbook where I do my pencil sketching with faces.