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1. Introduction: Hi, my name is Anthony from life drafting and welcome
to my class on how to make our journals in scenes are powerful
and unique way to express yourself creatively, connect with others,
and share ideas. In this class, I will share how you can
make your own theme. Throughout the process, you
will learn that genes can cover a wide range of
themes and styles. It can also be created using a variety of materials
and techniques. This class is for beginners, but other levels can benefit to no matter what your style is
or what medium you prefer. The tips and exercises
in this class will help you in your journey
to self-publish. Whether you're looking
to explore a new hobby, connect with like-minded
individuals, or make a statement on
social or political issues. Themes offer an
opportunity to express yourself in a meaningful
and impactful way. Hope to see you in class.
2. Class Project: Welcome to the class. Before we get started, let's talk a little bit
about the class project. Your class project is
to design and create a Xen that communicates
a personal interest. There are countless
teams you can explore in an art journal, dean, but I recommend that you pick a topic that
really interests you. Encourage you to
share your project so we can all see and
learn from each other. In the next class, we will
talk about materials.
3. Materials: The materials you'll
need to create an art journaling Xen
will really depend on what kind of
style and type of art journaling that you're
planning to include. Here are some basic
materials to consider. You'll need paper
for your xin pages. There are many types
of papers out there. You could include printer paper, sketch paper, watercolor paper. The main thing to consider is the art medium you're
going to be using. If it's gonna be water-based, you will need to use
a heavy set paper. You can also use pages
out of a magazine. Be creative, See
what you have lying around the house that
you could repurpose. You'll also need a
good pair of scissors. If you're planning to collage, you will need something
to glue or tape your art into your xin. The next thing you
need to decide is on the medium that you're
gonna be using. For this class. I'll be using gouache. Since I'm using gouache, I'll be using some
watercolor brushes. Also need some water. You'll need a paper
towel or a rag as well. You'll need something
to write or draw with, such as pens, pencils, markers, or paint brushes. Consider the type of
media you want to use and the level of detail
that you're aiming for. Here are some of the writing
utensils I'll be using. You can add extra
visual interest to your dean with decorative
elements such as washi, tape, stamps or stencils. Now that you have
all your material, Let's move on to
finding out what a is.
4. What Is A Zine: So what are the genes? As a self-published, small circulation publication that is typically produced
on photocopiers or in small print month. Means emerged in the
1930s as a way for science fiction fans to communicate and share
their love of the genre. In the 1970s, the
punk rock movement in briefings as a way
to disseminate ideas. Scenes are often created
by individuals or small groups who have a passion for a particular
topic or issue. They can cover a wide range
of subjects including art, music, politics, poetry,
personal stories, and more. Z's are usually
distributed independently, often through
alternative bookstore, it's record stores,
or by mail order. One of the defining
characteristics of deans are there DIY aesthetic. There are often handmade
with photocopied pages, handwritten texts and
collages or artwork, or medium for self-expression
and creativity. And they offer a platform
for voices that might otherwise go unheard in
the mainstream media. In the next lesson, we'll learn how to plan as dean.
5. Planning A Zine: Themes can have a variety
of layouts depending on the creators preference and
the content of the theme. Here are some commonly
asked for them. These are just a few examples
of the common layout, but the possibilities
are endless. For the first layout, folder page in half. Next, you'll want
to fold it again. Just make sure that the edges of the pages lineup fold
the pages again. This time towards
the center line. You should end up
with a page that has four equal quarters. Next you want to open up
the page and folded half, right where the central line is. Grab your scissors and
cut right in the middle. Now you want to do is
open the page back up again and lay it down. Squeeze the center of the pages
together, and flatten it. You should end up with a small
booklet with eight pages. Another option is using magazine paper instead
of cartridge paper. This allows you to
be a little bit more creative with your pages. Once you find your page, you wanna rip it out. I like to cut the edges, but it's up to you. Now you just want to fold. It's gonna be the
same exact folds as we did in option one. Option three, you're going to
make the same exact folds, except you're going to make
an additional cut at the end. Next chart, folding the
pages like an accordion. This gives you a booklet
with more pages. Option four is gonna be the most basic layout
for the genes. What you wanna do
is cut the pages in half and then cut them again. So you're basically cutting
them into quarters. Stock the pages up
to make a booklet. Finally, you want to staple the pages together
to make a booklet. Here are some other
options to make this mean. Another thing you want
to do is plan out using. There are countless
themes you can explore it in an art
journaling seen, here are some ideas
to get you started. You can write about
self-care and mental health. Use your dean as a
space to reflect on unexplored practices
and resources for self-care and mental health. Another team can be social
justice and activism. Created Xen that amplifies social justice issues
and promotes activism. Highlighting causes such as
climate change, human rights, and racial justice can create a scene that calibrates
music and art, featuring album reviews, artists
profiles and interviews. Travel and adventure is
also a popular theme. You could document your
travel experiences and the dean featuring sketches, photographs, and
journal entries. You could also do
food and cooking. Share your favorite recipes, culinary experiences, and featuring
illustrations and photos. Use your Xen as a space to share a personal stories and memoirs. You could feature writing, illustrations and
photographs as well. Pop culture and fandom are also important teams and themes. You could create
one that celebrate your favorite pop
culture fandom, featuring Fan Art
reviews and interviews, explore the natural world
and environmental issues. And Azim as well featured some
photographs that you took, some illustrations
and reflections. Remember, these are just a
few ideas to get you started. The beauty of Z
making is that you can explore anything
that interests you and create a unique
and personal Xen that reflects your own
perspective and experiences. You can get more ideas by attending a workshop
on scene making. There are many
options available. Some places where you
can go and look for Xen workshops are at
your local library. Many libraries offers in making workshops and events
for people of all ages. You can also check them
out or community centers. Some art schools and studios may offer Azim making
classes as well, and some workshops as
part of their curriculum. The inference and festivals
have become popular. And if you look for
one in your area, you might have some ideas
when you come back home. Online workshops are a great
way to find ideas as well. Attending Azim making workshop can be a great way to
learn new techniques, connect with other the makers, and get inspired to
create your own genes. Once I picked a
theme for my scene, what I'm gonna do is try
to do a mock layout. I start by numbering
the pages just so I'll know where each Xen goals. You can start at any
order that you want. But I usually start
with the cover page. Once I'm done planning
out my theme, I'm ready to move on. The next lesson. We'll learn about
making ethylene.
6. Making A Zine: Finally here. So let's start making
a Xen for my theme. Since I'm gonna be using quash, I'll use some watercolor paper. I'm going to start folding it
the same way as option one. You can go back to
the previous lesson to see how we fold this. Once I get my supplies ready, I tried to tape off the
sides of the pages, especially since it's
a water-based medium. Next, I start sketching
out very lightly. I erase out the dark lines. Now it's time to color. I used to watercolor
brush to lightly cover the page with
a film of water. I'm leaving the outline
of the girl untouched. This is so when I color
in the background, the paint doesn't bleed
into the outline. You could also use
masking fluid, but this is an easier way. With the background dry. I'm going to start filling
in the outfit of the girl. The reason you want to make
sure the background is dry so the colors don't
bleed in with each other. Next, I'm going to
fill in the face using a smaller
watercolor brush. I'm going to start
adding in leaves using a detailed brush
and some black wash. I'm going to add in the
details of the face. Use a red gouache for the lips. Wants the Red Cross
is completely dry. I go back in with
the detail brush and some white
gouache to add in, some buttons and a leaf color. I continue adding details until I feel like the
piece is finished. Using a detailed brush, I added some letters. I continue the same process
in each of the scenes. Once you're done with the Xen, you could either photocopy it or just folded up and
keep it for yourself. The photocopies
can be shared with friends or family
or even strangers. See how many you can make.
7. Conclusion: Hello guys. I hope you enjoyed the class and learn some
things along the way. The genes are a powerful
and unique way to express yourself and
connect with others. Whether you're
looking to explore new hobby or connect with
people that are like-minded. Offer an opportunity to express yourself in a very meaningful
and impactful way. Please be sure to post your project and
see you next time.
Imani S., Artist & Designer, Life Draft Ink
