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Illustrated Creative Journal Specialization

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Create personalized bullet journals with hand-drawn illustrations, enhance organization, and track goals creatively

5 modules

59 lessons (9h 35m)

532 students

English, Spanish

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Create personalized bullet journals with hand-drawn illustrations, enhance organization, and track goals creatively

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Specialization · 5 modules

Unlock your creative potential and enhance your productivity with a comprehensive exploration of illustrated bullet journaling. Dive into the world of personalized, handmade journals adorned with hand-drawn illustrations and creative lettering. Discover essential elements such as organizational techniques for planning, tracking, and reflecting. Explore various layouts, symbols, and artistic methods to make journaling a practical yet enjoyable practice. Learn to craft calendars, habit trackers, and themed pages that align with your unique goals.

Guided by the expertise of Annie Weir, Louise Chai, Marie-Noëlle Wurm, and Sara Tasker, this series of courses offers a blend of structure and artistic freedom. Design journals that express your individuality while enhancing productivity. Embrace mindful journaling by combining daily reflections with creative expression. Develop personalized templates and artistic spreads, incorporating advanced illustration techniques. Through this journey, transform your journal into a visually stunning and meaningful record of your life.

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What will you learn in this specialization?

A total of 5 modules and 59 lessons

A total of 9h 35m of vídeo lessons

Taught by 6 selected expert teachers

Module 1

Introduction and Influences

Welcome to this Domestika Specialization course! This course will guide you through the creative world of illustrated bullet journaling. From boosting your productivity with creative layouts to cultivating mindfulness through daily life journals, you'll discover how planning can be both artistic and practical. Get ready to turn your ideas into visually stunning and organized masterpieces!

5 lessons (26m)

1

Introduction

2m

2

Influences / Journal by Annie

7m

3

Influences / Louie Chai

4m

4

Influences / Kate Sutton

6m

5

Influences / Manon Pons

7m

Module 2

Introduction to Illustrated Bullet Journaling

In this module, Annie introduces you to the art of bullet journaling, a perfect balance between creativity and organization. You’ll learn essential techniques to manage your present, remember your past, and plan for your future. Explore logs, calendars, and trackers while transforming your daily routines into mindful, artistic reflections.

16 lessons (3h 8m)

1

Materials

In this lesson I’ll tell you about the materials I am going to use while teaching the course and the importance of using materials that will be compatible with the journal you choose as your Bullet Journal. I’ll teach you the importance of considering and choosing your materials prior to choosing your Bullet Journal.

9m

2

All about Journals

I’ll teach you about different types of journals, paper and how to choose compatible materials to get the best out of your journal and achieve the results you are hoping for. We’ll consider the type of artwork you would like to create in your final project as this will determine the type of journal you purchase.

18m

3

How Journals Can Be Used

Now, I’ll teach you about what a Bullet Journal can be used for and give examples of different journaling styles.

3m

4

Future Log

In this lesson, I’ll teach you what a future log is, how it is used, and how to create one in your journal.

20m

5

Monthly Calendar, Log and Task List 1

You'll learn how to draw a monthly calendar in your journal which will give a visual overview of the month. We’ll create a monthly log and task list, and then add some simple lettering and an illustration to create a monthly “cover page”.

12m

6

Monthly Calendar, Log and Task List 2

During this second part of the lesson, I'll teach you how to keep working on the monthly calendar.

10m

7

Using Symbols, Daily Logs and Creating a Key

In this lesson, I’ll teach you how symbols are used in Bullet Journaling to differentiate between tasks, events, and notes.

13m

8

Creating a Weekly Log

In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to create and use a weekly log in your Bullet Journal.

7m

9

Creating a Monthly Habit Tracker

It's time to teach you how to create a monthly habit tracker. Ready for it?

15m

10

Creating a Personalised Collection 1

I’ll teach you what collections are and show you the collections we have already learned how to create in previous lessons. I'll then show you how to create a custom collection on a subject that interests you.

14m

11

Creating a Personalised Collection 2

During this second part of the lesson, I'll continue showing you my best tips and tricks on how to create more collections.

9m

12

Contents Page and Migration

In this lesson, I’ll teach you how a content page is set up and used in Bullet Journaling. I’ll also teach you about migration - what it is and how to use it in your Bullet Journal to remain productive.

11m

13

Creating a Journal Cover Page

Dive deep on how to add some artistic lettering to your journal in the form of a quote.

13m

14

Maintaining a Bullet Journal Practice and Effective Planning

In this lesson, I’ll tell you about my own bullet journaling routine and how I make my journal work effectively for me.

7m

15

Dealing with Mistakes

Let's talk about making mistakes in our journals, and how to cope with these mistakes, as some people can find it hard to move on from mistakes, especially if they are perfectionists. We will also take a look at practical ways to hide the mistakes we make in our journals.

12m

16

Sharing Your Journals on Social Media

Lastly, I’ll talk to you about sharing your journaling/ artwork on social media and how you can protect your privacy and/or your work while doing so.

7m

Module 3

Creative Bullet Journaling for Productivity

You will learn to design a personalized bullet journal that blends creativity with organization. Guided by Louise Chai, you’ll explore visual styles, goal-setting techniques, and trackers to measure progress. By the end, you’ll master a creative method to organize and enhance your daily life. Are you ready? Let's start!

13 lessons (1h 46m)

1

Why Do You Need a Bullet Journal?

To begin, let's dive into the reasons behind why you would start a bullet journal and how it can help you reach your goals.

4m

2

Materials

Here, I will give an overview of the materials you will need to begin bullet journaling. I will discuss how to choose a dot-grid notebook and the different types of pens to use.

4m

3

Exercises and Lettering

In this lesson, I will teach you the fundamentals of brush lettering. You will gain an understanding of the basic techniques. Then, I will model an exercise to practise lettering a quote.

6m

4

Visual Learning and Organization

Next, I will show you how to visually organize your bullet journal. You will see how theme, colour, and layout can make your bullet journal more efficient.

5m

5

Page Types According to Your Lifestyle

Here, I will introduce you to some other bullet journal pages and we will explore how they might fit into your lifestyle.

4m

6

Getting Started

During this lesson, I will guide you in defining your goals and making a mood board to set the tone of the bullet journal.

12m

7

The Future Log Page

In this lesson, I will teach you how to set up a future log and how to use it. This page contains all the days of the year. This is a very important step in the creative process, as it will help you to streamline your bullet journal experience. Let's get started!

11m

8

Designing Your Month

Next, I will explain how to set up your monthly pages. I will discuss how to implement visual learning and organization into your bullet journal.

16m

9

The Weekly Pages

Now, I will outline how to set up your weekly pages. I will explore the layout, design, and what to include to create a productive weekly page.

13m

10

Creating the Required Trackers

Little by little, your bullet journal should be coming together. Now, it's time to talk about trackers. In this lesson, I will explain the different types of trackers and how to create one.

17m

11

Fixing Mistakes

In this lesson, I will demonstrate how to navigate any mistakes in your bullet journal. You will see how to hide or deal with them.

2m

12

The Bullet Journal in Your Daily Routine

Now that you know how to put a good bullet journal together, it's time to integrate it into your everyday life. Here, I will discuss how to make a habit of using your bullet journal.

3m

13

Sharing on Social Media

Last, but not least, I will give you some tips on how to share your work on social media.

3m

Module 4

Illustrated Life Journal: A Daily Mindful Practice

It's time to explore illustrated journaling as a way to improve your drawing skills and reflect on your day. With guidance from illustrator Kate Sutton, you’ll learn fun prompts and creative techniques to document daily moments, unwind, and find joy in life’s small details.

11 lessons (1h 46m)

1

What Is an Illustrated Life Journal?

To start with this module, I will explain what Illustrated life journalling means to me and how you can incorporate this daily drawing habit into your life.

5m

2

Materials

In this lesson, I will share with you my favorite materials to use and will give lots of alternative options too.

5m

3

Inspiration

You will look at the various areas in your life we can look to for inspiration for your illustrated life journal, as well as how to gather reference material.

4m

4

Drawing and Visual Language

I will teach you how to take the reference material gathered in the previous lesson, and we will try to draw a reproduction of it. Things to consider at this are color choice and how to put colour/marks on the page. Also, I will address how to incorporate text. Then, you will look at drawing another bird, but from imagination, I will also invite you to draw from real life, and for this, you will set up a still life with the contents of your bag.

14m

5

Daily Gratitude

In this lesson, you will explore things that you are grateful for and will create a journal page based on them.

12m

6

What I Ate Today

During this lesson, I will show you on detail how to draw everything you ate in a day!

12m

7

What I Did or Saw Today

It's time to create an illustrated version of your day. You will learn how to draw it in a grid to tell the narrative.

12m

8

Seen on My Run/Walk

Now, you will see how to explore the world around us by drawing things we saw on our run or walk. I love this because it really encourages you to be present.

16m

9

Things That Inspire Me

Here you will look at different subjects and things you can look towards for inspiration. There are so many things that can be a starting point for an illustrated life journal page, from all your favorite things, the seasons, to the books you love, or even objects around your house that mean something special to you.

12m

10

Digitalize and Post Processing Using Photoshop

In this lesson, I will show you how you can digitalise your drawing and work with it in Photoshop.

5m

11

How to Use Social Media and Keep Up Your Journalling Habit

To finish this module, I will talk to you about how you can share your work on social media and ways to keep up with a daily habit of life journalling.

4m

Module 5

Bullet Journaling: Illustrated Planning

You're about to end this journey! In this module, you will learn to design a personalized bullet journal using playful watercolor techniques. Guided by Manon Pons, you’ll explore artistic themes, experiment with color, and create an organized, creative outlet that beautifully blends productivity and self-expression.

14 lessons (2h 26m)

1

Materials

As an art material collector, this lesson might be one of my favorites. Let's talk about materials! I will walk you through the different journals and papers that are available, which brushes I use, and any other materials that may be of a help during the creative process.

6m

2

What Is Bullet Journaling?

In this lesson, I will explain the basics of bullet journaling—the way Ryder Carroll invented it. I will highlight the benefits of his system and also explain my personal take on journaling: How do I use my journal and in what way does it differ from the regular system?

3m

3

Key Page, Grid Guide, and Future Log

Let's get started! In this lesson, I will talk to you about the essential pages before progressing to the monthly themes. These spreads help me to plan throughout the year and make journaling easier.

17m

4

Watercolor Exercises

To make a watercolor illustration, you will need to understand how the paper or journal reacts to the watercolor and control the amount of water. In this lesson, I will share some tips and short exercises to improve your watercolor skills.

20m

5

Researching for Ideas

Now, I will explain the concept of monthly themes and how I gather inspiration for these themes. You will learn how to search for relevant pictures and gain access to my Pinterest boards.

4m

6

Sketching and Creating the Cover

It's time to start with the cover! This is the first page of your monthly theme. Personally, I consider this as a tiny artwork. In this lesson, I'll show you how I create my cover page step by step, using watercolors and fine liners.

19m

7

The Monthly Log

On to the next spread in your journal: the monthly spread! I will talk you through the different potential layouts and how to create a monthly overview with whimsical watercolor illustrations.

16m

8

The Tracker Page 1

In this lesson, we will delve into the different things you can track in your journal. I'll show you several ways to keep track and, together, we'll create a handy tracker page using watercolors.

12m

9

The Tracker Page 2

I will now add the final elements to my tracker page, starting with the clouds, progressing to the typography, and finishing with some text boxes.

12m

10

The Weekly Log 1

Now, you will discover how I use my weekly spreads. I'll talk to you about the different layouts and show you some of my favorite examples. Then, I will guide you in starting to paint a new weekly spread.

10m

11

The Weekly Log 2

With the night sky complete, I will now work on the foreground of my illustration: the trees. Then, I will add the moon and the stars. Once I'm happy with my artwork, I will use my fine liner pen and geometric triangle to incorporate the columns of my weekly log.

11m

12

Enjoying the Journal

How can you use your time more efficiently? In this lesson, we will explore the bullet journal as a planning tool. I'll talk about introducing the habit of using it daily or weekly, in order to make your head clearer.

3m

13

Sharing Your Work

You've put in the hard work, now it's time to share your result! The bullet journal community is one of the kindest communities I've ever seen online. I encourage you to get involved! Sharing your work can also provide you with new insights and friends. In this lesson, I will uncover some tips on how to capture pictures of your art and post them.

3m

14

Fixing Mistakes

It's time to talk about the inevitable: mistakes! Making errors in your journal can be a terrible feeling. Luckily there are many tips and tricks that will decrease the visibility of these errors. Let me show you how I cover up my mistakes.

3m

• 532 students
• 59 lessons (9h 35m)
• 74 additional resources (37 files)
• Online and at your own pace

• Audio: English, Spanish
• English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
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What is this course's project?

Create a personalized bullet journal with hand-drawn illustrations and lettering, blending structure and creativity. Design efficient layouts, habit trackers, and themed pages that align with goals, while enhancing productivity and mindfulness through artistic expression and organization.

Who is this specialization for?

This course is perfect for creative individuals seeking a personalized approach to organization and reflection. Ideal for those interested in combining art with productivity, it caters to beginners and seasoned journalers looking to enhance their planning and mindfulness practices.

Requirements and materials

No extensive prior knowledge is required, but students should have basic drawing tools like pens, pencils, and a journal. Access to colored markers or watercolors enhances creativity. A willingness to explore and express oneself artistically is beneficial.

A Journal by Annie

Artist

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861

Kate Sutton

Illustrator

49,320

1,641

Manon Pons

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

2,958

61

Hermen Lutje Berenbroek

Design Strategist

9,783

234

Louise Chai

Content Creator

4,372

128

Shayda Campbell

Artist and content creator

1,728

18

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What to expect from this specialization course

• Learn at your own pace

  Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

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  Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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