Get Messy
art journal Blog
Get Messy is an online art journaling school that teaches you to cultivate your creativity. Without perfection.
How Merel Djamila uses heart and humility to be a better artist
Artist SpotlightMerel is a twenty-year-old creative self-taught journal artist. Although she’s still a graphic design student, she devotes all of her free time to art journaling and writing.Why do you love creating? I love creating because it’s my way...
Ep 015: You’re not going to be the best until you’re the worst first
Messy ConversationsMessy Conversations is a series of interviews with amazing art journalers who share their favorite tools, tips and why they art journal. You’ll get an exclusive peek into their art journal pages and their process. We have a...
Let’s Get Fancy: Taking collage further with your Gelli Plate
Artist Julia Bethmann shows you use your gelli plate to get more out of your collage work.
How to Tell People You’re an Artist
Moriah Costa talks about how to tell people you are an artist.
Melanie Miles feels fulfilled by enjoying the creative process
Artist SpotlightMelanie is a designer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. She has a multidiscipline artistic background having studied and worked in the design industry for over 15 years. In this time, she has worked on a broad range of...
Getting Started with Collage: Tips & Journal Spread Process
Amanda gives you some tips for getting started with collage and creating a fun, uplifting journal spread.
Loose Watercolor Flowers
Sasha Zeen shows you how to paint loose watercolor flowers.
How Amy Tan Abandons Expectations and Creates Her Own Magic
Artist SpotlightAmy is the Founder of Amy Tangerine, a creative lifestyle company that creates online content as well as fun, tangible products like tee shirts and craft supplies. Amy wrote the book, Craft a Life You Love, has taught workshops all...
Make Your Own Collage Papers using a Gelli Plate
Helpful tips for beginning gelli plate users to feel comfortable.
Ep 013: Everyone is a beginner
Misty chats with Divyam about the creative process.
How to use a Brush Pen
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How Pietro Cataudella uses creative process to appreciate simple beauty
Artist SpotlightPietro’s project, @CityLiveSketch, was born in 2014 when he decided to create different and creative contents to share with his friends and followers. He combined his passions for drawing and photography, creating “postcards 2.0” of...