One really excellent visual journal writing exercise that can take you in any direction you choose, is the self portrait. The idea is to create your own image. There are several ways you can do this. I feel the more ways you explore the more likely you are to grow as an artist and the more you will learn about yourself.
Several years ago I used this idea in my own visual journal, except I only ever sketched my hand. Each day I spent just a short time noting the lines and shapes of my left hand. Over the time …read more

For the life of me I can’t recall where I got this idea from. I’m sure one of my lovely readers will know, as I’d like to give credit to the creator of this visual journal prompt or idea. Divide your page up into eight, six or four squares and sketch little snapshots of whatever is in your immediate area right now.
In the photo I’ve shared one of these pages I did some years ago. I used only my black fine tipped pen. I’m sure you can come up with some amazing stuff, much better than I did. I …read more