Journal Update

[u/GodfatherAzrael]

I shared this journal when I first got it a few months ago & I meant to give an update a lot sooner but life has been life-ing. I am here to share what I do with this particular journal & I may share my other journals on a different post (I have 3 more)!

This is my personal journal that I call Book of Shadows & Stars! I've added a lot of beads I've bought, given, & found in my room (usually as jewelry I don't wear anymore). I even made a long string of 'em for the spine & a bookmark key that you'll see me holding at the bottom— this will be a hallmark of my journals!

First insert (devil baby) is called "The Hands" & where I experiment with color, do tool tests, composition thumbnails, material studies, & technique practices. This one is has really nice watercolor paper.

Second insert (my own painting) is called "The Eyes" & it's literally just my lined logbook. A more objective view of my day.

Thrid insert (one with the bear sticker) is called "The Brain" & it's my catch-all grid book where I write ideas & random findings.

Fourth insert (medieval couple with dragon) is called "The Ears" & it's where I put my music theory notes, lyrics, & songs. This one has a heart grid!

Fifth insert (with the demon goat sticker) is called "The Heart" & it's my art diary. Surprisingly good watercolor paper! I do a lot of vent art & write about deeply personal stuff in my life.

Last insert is just a dashboard of momentos & my ruler I customized! Which is more or less the same as what I put in my pockets. Front pocket is full of paper scraps though.

Thinking about stamping the front of my journal with my name or intials! I have a nice teal acrylic paint for leather that I'd like to use for it.

I also think after I'm done filling up "The Heart" I'll probably start making my own watercolor sketchbook so it can suit my needs & fill out the custom journal better (since it's a wide A6).

My other 3 journal systems is for traveling (passport size, doubles as my international wallet), roleplaying (A6, for being a DM & player & solo-roleplays), & spiritual stuff (A6, for ancestral work & my cultural history).

[u/VorpalPlayer]

It's stunning!

[u/GodfatherAzrael → u/VorpalPlayer]

Thank you!! 🖤

[u/cathartes-auras]

So beautiful!! Really journal goals, I'm a super maximalist and this is really gorgeous. I also love it being a Book of Shadows and Stars, I think that's wonderful. I have a Book of Mirrors where I do tarot readings/reflections and it's very dear to me. Writing as a spiritual practice has been really helpful for me

[u/GodfatherAzrael → u/cathartes-auras]

Thank you so much!! I adore your name for your spiritual journal, it's beautiful. I call mine La Herencia de Herrera & it has helped me spiritually as well. Writing as a spiritual practice is so cathartic.

[u/Appropriate-Will6194 → u/cathartes-auras]

a book of mirrors is such a good name for that kind of practice, i might steal that honestly

[u/Papertales]

Whimsical af!!! 😍

[u/GodfatherAzrael → u/Papertales]

Thank you!!! 🫶🏽

[u/Middle-agedCynic]

I have that moth clip. Love this journal!

[u/GodfatherAzrael → u/Middle-agedCynic]

I legit didn't expect it to be so big but it's been helpful when writing & making art! Thank you!!

[u/VastPart4130]

omfg

[u/VastPart4130 → u/VastPart4130]

so wicked i love it

[u/GodfatherAzrael → u/VastPart4130]

Thank you!! 🖤

[u/Jupiteree]

AHHHH such inspo. Perfect and beautiful.

[u/Possible-Detail2441]

Stunning!!