Draw closer to God and creatively unlock more of the Good Book! Your relationship with God is unique. Shouldn't your Bible reflect and celebrate that bond? In this introduction to Bible journaling, you'll discover meaningful ways to combine art, heart and scripture--from backgrounds to hand-lettered verses to beautiful full-page drawings. No expensive supplies or artistic skills are required...only a desire to honor and enhance your spiritual life. To guide your creative worship experience, this book provides: • Prompts to engage you with the text, then visually interpret Scripture in words and pictures • Basic techniques for working with colored pencils, watercolor pencils and watercolor paints • 21 step-by-step tutorials for drawing trees, flowers, skies, mountains, maps, water, light and other popular themes • Tons of inspirational page samples and suggested verses to illustrate • Downloadable icons and technique videos available on the author's website Whether you're new to Bible journaling or looking for fresh ideas, this book will lead you on a rewarding spiritual journey. Success is not measured in the complexity or polish of the art, but in a deeper, more personal connection with God. "Our lives are busy, and we leave a trail of things-we-should-remember on the ground behind us. Instead, scoop them up and journal them. Preserve the lessons vital to our growth as Christians." ~page 12

Shows readers how to combine their love of art with their faith, in a book that intends to expand artistic horizons and expressions through dozens of drawing, doodling, and lettering exercises.

Discover a powerful and popular new way to engage with Scripture through art, as the world’s leading Bible Journaling artists share their personal faith journeys. Includes hundreds of bonus stickers, index tabs, vellum overlays, and traceable illustrations.

Explore your faith creatively and deepen your connection to the word of God with this guide to Bible journaling! Popular illustrator and lettering artist Megan Wells teaches art techniques, hand-lettering, and more. Learn to create a starry sky background, beautiful hand-lettered Bible verses, a painted sunrise, floral wreaths and embellishments, collage and mixed media artwork, and many other effects. Get tips for choosing journaling Bibles and art supplies, and making the most of them. Throughout the book, Megan offers encouraging advice for integrating Bible journaling into your religious life. With much to offer beginners and experienced artists alike, it's the perfect introduction to making art in your Bible. Full-color throughout. 160 pages. Hardcover book measures 8-1/2'' wide x 11'' high.

Explore your faith artistically with Bible Journaling for the Fine Artist—a guide that goes beyond doodling and lettering to teach you to make fine art prayer journals, daily devotionals, and more. Beginning with a brief introduction to Bible journaling, this valuable guide explores various media, including colored pencils, pen and ink, brush pens, and watercolor paint, and how to use them. You will find dozens of step-by-step tutorials for drawing and painting beautiful artwork related to meaningful Bible passages, as well as plenty of ideas and techniques for applying lettering, flourishes, icons, and embellishments to your artwork for maximum impact. There are tips for creating compelling layouts, reworking and embracing mistakes, and several step-by-step projects for you to incorporate into your own Bible or prayer journal. Two talented and dynamic artists show how they integrate their own style and artistry with their faith through a variety of art journaling projects, from full-page masterpieces to smaller artwork in the margins and on the covers of their journals.

Christians wishing to strengthen their connection to God have embraced Bible journaling, which allows them to reflect on scripture while adding creative touches to each meaningful verse. For those wishing to embark on this journey, The Art of Bible Journaling first covers the basics, from choosing a Bible to embellishments and art techniques, and then provides more than 60 inspirational projects. Plus, you get bonus items like traceable art, stickers, templates, and more!