# Illustrated Diary Guides Corey Marie Draws Instructions On How To Create Your Own Art Journal By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-journal References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/368998/A-Fun-Guide-That-Teaches-You-How-To-Make-An-Art-Journal/) & [coreymarie.tumblr](http://coreymarie.tumblr.com/post/85657532729/hello-friends-here-is-a-little-taste-of-my-brand) This adorable illustrated guide explains how you can make your own art journal. With instructions from illustrator Corey Marie, you can use this short guide to create a fun way to [express your creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-draw) as a daily exercise. In a tumblr post, Corey Marie defines an art journal as "any journal that a creative person uses on a regular basis, usually a multi-media hybrid between a scrapbook, a diary and a sketch book." She notes that no two art journals are alike and there is no wrong way to do it, especially since everyone's recorded thoughts and feelings will be different. Between themes, ideas, tools and supplies, there is a lot of information covered in the short guide, including a simple seven step breakdown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art Journaling:** Opportunity for innovative products and services that cater to individuals looking for creative outlets and self-expression. - **Multimedia Scrapbooking:** Potential for disruptive tools and technologies that merge traditional scrapbooking with digital media for a more interactive and customizable experience. - **Creative Daily Exercises:** Space for new platforms and apps that provide daily prompts and activities to inspire and encourage artistic expression on a regular basis. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies:** Potential for new and unique art supplies that cater specifically to art journaling, including specialized papers, markers, and decorative elements. - **Stationery:** Opportunity for stationery companies to create art journaling kits and supplies that provide beginners with everything they need to get started. - **Technology:** Space for technological innovations, such as mobile apps or digital platforms, that offer art journaling tools, tutorials, and inspiration for users to create and share their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doodling Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribble-journey-app.md) - [Digital Journaling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diarist.md) - [Insightful Self-Care Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journalise-journals.md) - [Reflective Journaling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heros-diary.md) - [Easy Drawing Inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas.md) - [Beginner Artistic Inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-prompts.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Charming Cross-Platform Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-journal.md) - [Crafty Yearly Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-phenology-wheel-stitch-journal.md)