As a creative practice, I like to freely paint on paper. Sometimes, I'll do it in my sketchbook when I have a vision in mind.
Other times, I just take some scrap paper (brown paper bags, packaging paper, pages from an old book, etc.) and draw repeating patterns using a paintbrush and paint. Because the paper isn't precious, I'm out to play and make marks. No pressure, no perfection.
It's sometimes a surprise that the patterns that come out reflect my state of mind and turn out quite pretty. I always save these painted papers in a box, taken out when I need to make greeting cards or gift bags.
Perhaps I can showcase them in my art journal. This is an old book that I bought at a thrift shop. I toned down the pages with a layer of gesso, just enough that the words are still visible, then I let the pages dry.
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