Check out art journal examples for summer and a list of prompts to inspire your summer-themed pages with creativity and mindfulness. Feel free to mix and match prompts and significant days of every single month: June, July, and August. And, let them inspire your own unique ideas!
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Summer is a wonderful time to get creative in your art journal when everyone has a relaxing mood or is in a vacation mode. And, here are some inspiring prompts to fill your summer pages by reflecting deep meanings on simple things, narrating past experiences, or planning new goals:
Draw, sketch, or paint your love for the sun, warmth, and bright days. And, write down what brings sunshine to your life every day.
Make a list of the top things you want to do this summer. It will help you plan and organize your summer days and make the most of them.
Whether real or imagined, depict your garden in bloom and burst into vibrant color with a delightful array of flowers and plants. Here are some favorites for summer gardens on art journal pages. Salvia long-blooming perennials attract hummingbirds and are perfect for hot, dry summers. Black-Eyed Susan is an indispensable perennial with vibrant yellow flowers. And, ferns are a fantastic greenery option. Feel free to choose the ones that resonate with you and create your summer oasis!
What scents evoke summer for you? Apart from the iconic scent of freshly cut grass, summer evokes the aromas of floral bouquets, sunscreen, citrusy fruits, and sweet ice creams. Additionally, fragrances with sparkling citrus notes like tangerine and lemon, soft florals like jasmin, and warm bergamot are often associated with summer. Plus, there are scents that capture the beach feeling like saltwater, coconut and sunscreen.
Reflect on what you love (or dislike) about the beach. Make a beach-inspired background and attach photos, stickers, and other ephemera creating a beautiful collage.
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Explore the vibrant colors of summertime and make a summer color palette to inspire your art journal pages.
Another option is to write a list books to plan what you will read during summer and create inspired pages based on them.
You can document places that you visited or hope to visit this summer. Use your photos or pics from magazines, travel guides, and maps. Apply logos and cards from hotels, restaurants, or stores. And, attach tickets from museums, means of transport, places, activities, etc
Summer fruit and food patterns belong to the trending designs of the seasons because they match with our joyful mood. So, journaling about the special fruits and foods you enjoy during this season is such a cool idea. Plus, you can practice doodling, watercolor, or other mixed media techniques.
Create a page dedicated to your favorite ice creams with doodles and embrace your inner child with a joyful perspective. Try to recall your favorite moments with ice creams as a kid.
Imagine your ideal summertime activities or use the ephemera from previous summer activities. Make visual appealing collages with receipts, ticket stubs, or event programs.
Love is always a major theme in art and crafts. Explore romantic moments and memories associated with summer or set healing goals to practice self-love. You can use art journal pages as a medium to demonstrate graditude and spirituallity or/and achieve personal growth.
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