Layer by Layer
A Free Art Journal Companion for Tender Storytellers
Gather your fragments. Follow your colors. Trust your marks.
Layer by Layer is your gentle guide to building soulful art journal pages from the inside out — with meaning, memory, and a deep sense of self woven into every torn edge.
What You’ll Find Inside
This printable guide offers a quiet space to explore the foundational practices of intuitive, layered art journaling. Whether you're just beginning or returning to your practice, you'll be invited to:
Reflect on your creative roots
Discover your personal color story
Experiment with texture and layering
Explore storytelling through composition
Embrace meaningful mark-making
Let go of perfection and honor the beautiful mess
Each section includes a short reflection, a creative prompt, and simple suggestions for what to gather, layer, or mark — no fancy supplies required.
Who It's For
This guide is for the tender archivists, the curious beginners, the seasoned creatives, and the quiet collectors of beauty.
If you long to slow down, follow the thread of your own story, and create art that feels like home, Layer by Layer was made for you.