What You Love
If you are wondering how to start a journal, the easiest way can be to think about a topic you love and journal about it in as many ways as you can imagine. Here are two journals that are focused on our Bengal cats Vladimir, Tanjiro, & Uschi-Swirl. Doodles, thoughts, and sketches about our daily lives.
Hanging out with Vladi between the goldfish pond and the shed.
Consider the aspects you especially enjoy. Vlady’s unusual tail is partly why we were able to adopt him, instead of him becoming a breeder male.
Try sketching different views, they can be real scenes or imagined.
When you look back at your journal years from now, you will be be able to remember thoughts and emotions.
Try making detailed notes and sketches, taking time to explore your topic.
When sketching, consider what you can draw that would not be easy to capture with a photograph.
Collage in found objects like advertisements and receipts.
Try different painting media and techniques. Anything goes!
Add favorite photos and embellishments. These are scrapbook journals worth keeping and revisiting.
