It is primarily aimed at , junk journalers , and paper crafters looking for a cohesive, theatrical theme for their next project.
Projects often feature vintage performers (strongmen, trapeze artists), tarot themes, and mythical creatures. Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Pa...
is a popular instructional book and creative guide by artist Lisa Kettell , focusing on "Altered Art" techniques for journals, paper crafts, and mixed media projects. Core Overview It is primarily aimed at , junk journalers
Techniques for incorporating found objects, lace, ribbons, and "trinkets" into paper art to add texture and story. Themes & Style It is primarily aimed at
The book serves as a "step-by-step big top" of whimsical, circus-inspired projects. It blends Victorian-era aesthetics with modern mixed-media techniques to create "magical" artifacts like character journals, paper dolls, and altered ephemera.