Journal Fodder 365: Daily Doses of Inspiration for the Art Addict [Paperback]

Eric M. Scott (Author), David R. Modler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 2012

Art Journal Adventures!

Learn how to journal your exceptional story. Life is not always extraordinary in all its details, but it is the sum of those ordinary events that add up to extraordinary lives. The journal is no different.

With Journal Fodder 365, the Journal Fodder Junkies will lead you on a year-long adventure in drawing and writing, in painting and collage, and in the flotsam and jetsam of your daily experiences. You will uncover simple strategies to make the visual journal a part of your life and you'll discover new techniques for refining your personal narrative in an authentic and unique voice.

Inside You'll Find:

• 12 themed chapters, ranging from Personal Mythologies and Histories to Connections and Relationships to Symbolically Speaking and beyond
• Dozens of step-by-step demonstrations for painting, drawing, writing, and collage techniques
• 12 suggested excursions for you and your journal
• 12 exploded views showing real-life applications of the lessons and prompts

Let your journal be a living, breathing document of your life, a personally meaningful and relevant artifact.

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About the Author

Eric M. Scott is an artist-educator born and raised in Washington, Pennsylvania. He currently teaches art to high-schoolers. He is the coauthor of The Journal Junkies Workshop. David is an artist-educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He currently teaches in the art department at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He is the coauthor of The Journal Junkies Workshop. http://journalfodderjunkies.com/

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (August 23, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440318409
• ISBN-13: 978-1440318405
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Mixed Media
  • #16 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Mixed-Media

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Title is a little deceptive... September 7, 2012

By Ann Diaz

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I keep a journal. I have since I was 10. As I got older, and being artistically inclined, I began to add "fodder" to my journals. Within the last few years, I discovered the art journal, and though I don't put art on all of my pages, I am interested in adding flourishes, etc to my normal written entries. I bought their first book, Journal Junkies Workshop because I liked that they seemed to have a different perspective on the art journal. They seem a little disdainful (as another reviewer pointed out) of other popular art journalers who always use layer after layer of paint and include antique-y photos with dunce caps and wings. True, those elements seem to be favored by a lot of artists for some reason. But if THAT is what speaks to those people, then they should do it.

I was firstly disappointed that the "365" and "daily doses of inspiration" didn't mean that there were actually 365 writing/journaling/art prompts. They divide the book in 12 sections, meant to be done throughout a year, but then they give you only 4 basic prompts, that, one would assume, you are supposed to ruminate over for 7 whole days. I think they mention that there are places on the internet that list journal prompts, but couldn't they have just come up with a big list anyway, to make the title more true?

I liked the prompts, I will possibly work some into my journal, but their techniques that they show were all pretty much covered already in their other book.

I really love the look of the cover. And one last note: Neither of these guys must have kids for them to suggest you leave your journal out and open on your desk. If I were to do that, my kids would grab the nearest crayons and scissors; goodbye journal.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fodder! August 18, 2012

By Kass Hall

Format:Paperback

I was really excited to receive this book because I am a big fan of the first book by Eric and David - The Journal Junkies Workshop.

The wait was certainly worth it - there are so many ideas for writing and art in this book, it would be suitable for both adults and especially teenagers (the fact these guys are school teachers really comes through - in a good way).

What I really like it that the book lacks pretension - it's not high end, fine art and doesn't pretend to be. It is using accessible materials in a way that is easy to understand. If you're someone who wants step-by-step instruction, there is some of that, but it also encourages readers to do their own thing and make their journals personal and about them. Those are the books I love the best - books that encourage students to do their own art, in their own style and doesn't judge.

I personally think the prompts are fantastic too - but I would encourage people to use the 'Look Inside" function, see some samples and then, if you choose to buy the book, really embrace the opportunity to do something unique to themselves. It is THEN they'll really benefit from this fun book.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars like it July 30, 2012

By kitty kat

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This is a nice book with some good ideas. The format is interesting and the instructions clear and easy to follow. The large illustrated pages are great, wish there were more of them. Didn't buy the book for the prompts but it's loaded with them, so for people who are looking for direction or inspiration, this book may be very helpful. The book encourages artists to use what they have on hand...bits of this and that, scraps and recycled material. It's a book you might want to check out.