It’s interesting to see how the very idea of an “artistic whims journal” has changed in the digital age. Remember those thick, often handmade journals full of scraps, sketches, and half-formed ideas? They were intensely personal, tactile things. Now, so many of these journals have migrated online, taking the form of digital sketchbooks on tablets or even curated Pinterest boards representing a specific project.
What I find fascinating is how this shift affects the creative process itself. The permanence (or impermanence) of digital marks, the accessibility of infinite resources, and the inherent shareability of online platforms all seem to nudge creative exploration in different directions compared to the conventional paper journal. Does the ease of undoing digital mistakes stifle experimentation, or does the ability to quickly iterate ideas spark something new? And how much does the potential for online sharing shape the content we’re creating in these digital art journals? I’m curious to hear other people’s perspectives on this.Do you see any other major differences or benefits/drawbacks to keeping an artistic whims journal in the digital age versus a physical one?