Progress photos of my recent art journal spread.
The blank page
I added texture with paper and recycled paper towel.
Some color is added with creamy crayon (like gelato).
Gesso
The next layer is acrylic paint, applied with my fingers.
Next, some random letter stamps.
Then I started building little houses with pretty paper.
The doors are paper scraps, the windows painted with creamy crayon.
A few more details, some shading, text and border.