Reflective visual journal

Utilising your creative Brain. The Brain is divided into two sections (Left/Right side) both sides of the brain are completely opposite. The Left side of the Brain acts more accurate, quantifying, clarifying, etc, knowing numbers and being more " realistic". The right side of the Brain acts more freely, playful, sensitive, curious, etc, acting as a child. Both sides of the Brain are amalgamated, combining both the thoughts; this is the main source exhibiting how artists combine ideas together with designs. Artists have fun being creative and adventurous with their work, being able to be experimental and wild  with their ideas (right side). However, these ideas are created with intention, purpose, direction and theme, etc which allow these ideas to be done with a meaning ( left side). Both sides of the Brain complement ideas and produce something amazing. This approach defines what a artist thinks and how ideas are distributed.



Artist Michelle Ward- book "Al.pha.bet.i.ca, an A-Z
creativity guide for collage and book artists"
- Lynne Perrella-page 47



Ward portrays the work with both right/left side of the brain by being "creative" with her journal, together as well as being sensible with the theme and style of the piece. Here we have an American 4th of July style journal page, with humorous pieces added. The denim pocket and the mini flags create a American patriotic 'diner' impression. However, this crazy layout is easily recognisable by its simplicity, making it easy to understand with its uncomplicated detail which can be immensely powerful at the same time. The add-on flaps generate a revealing side of the journal, utilising space to enhance ideas and make the design prominent and easily identifiable, being sensible and creative.



Artist Lesley Jacobs- book "Al.pha.bet.i.ca, an A-Z
creativity guide for collage and book artists"
-Lynne Perrella- page 37



Jacob's journal shares a theme of 'fish'. The double page spread explores the artist's favourite hobbies of fishing as well as being extremely decorative with cut-outs and prints, including her personal items, such as a photo.This funky design elaborates what she admires with her feelings towards her hobby. However, it is easily recognisable, showing both sides of the brain working together to bring a sensible, creative, bizarre format.This coincides with  bringing a little humour to the fish cut-outs in the bucket. The little insert attached is extremely effective, combining the theme with her childhood memories, which would have come from the left side of the brain; this also being portrayed with funky imagery surrounding it 'the right side of the brain'.