Hooray, the day has come to share with you the new Dina Wakley Media releases for 2017!
If you've been paying attention on Instagram and SnapChat, I have been peeking of these for the past week. Have you noticed anything new? I've been subtle about it, but I've been using some of the new stuff in the posts.
First up...the new Dina Wakley Media Journal.
Yes, I said journal. People. I am beyond thrilled with this journal. It's unique and full of interesting surfaces to play with and alter. It has a smooth black cover, and is filled with signatures that have handmade cotton rag watercolor paper, burlap, kraft paper, and thin fabric canvas. Be still my beating heart.
I have spent the last couple of weeks filling an entire journal. It is chunky and textural. I found it re-invigorated my journaling. I would work on one surface, turn the page, and find a new surface to challenge and inspire me. I love it so very much. Words cannot express how meaningful it has been to fill it up with art and thoughts.
I have dozens more pages to show you from it, but I will save them for future posts. I am excited to show you more. Working in this journal has been exciting and therapeutic and I cannot wait to see what magic you make in it.
Next up, three new metallic paint colors. I adore my metallic paints and I am thrilled we added three more options: Rosy (a rose gold), Ancient (a bronze) and Medieval (a pewter).
In this sample, I used Rosy as part of the face color. It gives her a lovely sheen. This is painted on the watercolor paper in the journal.
Next up...new Accessory Bags. All of the designers got to create a set. We all need more storage, and it's a plus that the bags are just so COOL. Here are mine. My original art from the bag design is hanging on my wall in my studio. I can't wait to collect the bags from all of the designers! They are fabulous.
And okay...can you see me jumping up and down about this one, too? New Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks! Water-soluble pigment sticks that actually color on dried paint. I know, I know, SO EXCITING!!! You can draw with them, color images, make backgrounds, draw on wet paint, draw on dried paint, draw on plain paper....you get the idea. These are in my hands constantly. I start pages with them, end pages with them, draw with them. Love, love, love.
In our efforts to broaden the appeal of my awesome paint, we're now offering the colors in 1 oz squeeze bottles, in addition to the tubes. What is awesome about these little bottles is that they are CLEAR, so it's easy to find the color you're looking for. Also, they have a pointed tip which means you can draw and scribble with them right from the bottle. Sa-weet!!!
I'm also excited to add new brushes and tools to my line! We're hoping to now have brushes and tools for every taste. These new brushes have a shorter handle a finer bristle, but are still stiff enough to push around my heavy body paint. The smallest brush has softer bristles for detail work. Woo hoo, the perfect brush for creating catch-lights in pupils when you paint portraits! The Media Tools are brushes with silicone tips. I'm addicted to using them for making interesting marks on my work, but you can also use them for gelatin printing and scribbling into wet paint. Look for a blog post on the Ranger blog later this month with some ideas for using the Media Tools.
Finally, we come to new stamps and stencils. I have many, many samples to share with you in the coming days and weeks, made by me and also by some guest artists. There are six new stencils and six new stamps.
I have lots of samples to share in the coming weeks with the new stamps and stencils...are are a few!
Are you excited??!!! Let's make some ART!
You are going to bankrupt me! Love everything.
Posted by: Annette Dragon | January 17, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Oh my gosh!! This is awesome...I want it all!! I'm so excited about the journal....what a great idea!!! Congratulations on your new products!! I can't wait to use them!!
Posted by: Leah Stark | January 17, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Oh Dina! I cannot wait for the new journal!
Posted by: Laurie | January 17, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Oh my goodness my heart is RACING! That journal is AMAZING And I want the Frida stamps and the scribbly girls and those scribbles and the NUMBER stencil!!! I want one of everything please:)
Posted by: Leslie | January 17, 2017 at 10:21 AM
Fabulous! Can't wait! Love that new rosy color, the faces stencil, the faces stamps, the journal...
Posted by: marci piraro | January 17, 2017 at 10:23 AM
I love the introduction of new brushes. I've almost worn out my old Dina Wakley Media brushes so it will be nice to get a new supply of the old ones and also get the ones with the softer bristles. The journal is the one thing I can't wait to get in my hands, although the Scribble Sticks are a close second. I also love the new metallic paint colors. I have a feeling that I'm going to be getting the 1 ounce bottles of my favorite paint colors for easy scribbles on my pages thanks to the bottle tip.
Is there a Dina Wakley Rewards card in the works? :)
Posted by: Travis ArtJournalGuy | January 17, 2017 at 10:23 AM
Dina, Dina, Dina...wonderful release! Excited to try the new Scribble Sticks and the journal...well shut the front door.
Posted by: paula | January 17, 2017 at 10:32 AM
wow...I am impressed, and soon to be poor LOL...since I need almost everything especially the scribble stix...wow very exciting products.....
Posted by: Patricia Dunbar | January 17, 2017 at 10:36 AM
I'm going to need to get a second mortgage...hahaha!!! Love everything!!
Posted by: Barbara Albrecht | January 17, 2017 at 10:50 AM
Okay, so the next big question is when and where these lovelies will be available??
Posted by: Susan Gantz | January 17, 2017 at 11:01 AM
So glad I saved my Christmas cash! I was sure I would want eveything you released. You rocked it. The scribble sticks love, love, love.
Posted by: Pam | January 17, 2017 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful designs, beautiful products. So excited to get some of these when they come out.
Posted by: Shemaine smith | January 17, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Fabulous, I can't wait to get my hands on some of these products
Posted by: Fiona D | January 17, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Love everything... but adore your journal... your bag... and can't wait for your new brushes!!!!
Posted by: Kay Pierce | January 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM
Wow!! Such fun stuff!! Congrats on all your continued success!
Posted by: Caroline Duncan | January 17, 2017 at 12:07 PM
This is beyond exciting! I love how different these additions to your line are, truely innovative!!! Please just send me a box of everything! 😍
Posted by: Susan | January 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Absolutely fantastic release Dina! I'm going to have to have pretty much all of it... lol. That journal - swoon!
Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | January 17, 2017 at 12:29 PM
Ooooh!!!! So many yummy things!! I must say that rosy metallic paint looks so awesome and those stamps- swoon!!! The journal looks wonderful too! Everything looks awesome Dina! Xox
Posted by: Anita tillman | January 17, 2017 at 01:05 PM
Congratulations Dina! An amazing range of glorious products for the mixed media junkies out here. xx
Posted by: Genevieve Brazier | January 17, 2017 at 01:14 PM
GRAND! Can't wait to see them in my local craft store!
Posted by: Janice Bryant | January 17, 2017 at 01:51 PM
Ohhhhhhh yes, LOVE ALL OF IT! Screaming from THE roof tops awesome products. Thank you for knowing how to upbeat my arty heart!
Posted by: Leeann pearce | January 17, 2017 at 02:10 PM
Get OUT! Love everything. Please tell me it is available NOW.
Posted by: Marcia Nedland | January 17, 2017 at 02:14 PM
Ohhh that journal!!! What size is it please?
Posted by: Bec miller | January 17, 2017 at 02:26 PM
8x10 ish
Posted by: Dina | January 17, 2017 at 02:29 PM
Me: I definitely will not spend any money this month.
Dina: HA!
P.S. SOOOO excited for the journal!
Posted by: Joan | January 17, 2017 at 02:43 PM
my heart strings are making my purse strings really REALLY loose!!!! i absolutely need it all!!! great release Dina! preorder is in!
Posted by: diana | January 17, 2017 at 02:59 PM
I can't wait!! I'm in love with the new metallics!! Who am I kidding I'm in love with it all!! I'm saving up so I can get one of each!! Love you Dina!
Posted by: Lea Ann | January 17, 2017 at 03:10 PM
Shhhhhh... dont tell... but I love your bags best!!!!!
Posted by: Kay Pierce | January 17, 2017 at 03:19 PM
Love it all!!! So far, my favorite release for 2017!!!
Posted by: Pam D | January 17, 2017 at 03:50 PM
Fabulous release Dina, loving those scribble sticks and journal particularly . Tracy x
Posted by: Tracy Evans | January 17, 2017 at 04:23 PM
The bags are just awesome but my most favourite thing that I just must have are the media tools what fun they will be on the gelli plate and moving paint layers around on my journal pages.
Posted by: Vicki-Ann | January 17, 2017 at 04:24 PM
Oh my goodness!! All of this looks super amazing! I think I need one of everything! ❤
Posted by: Kristin | January 17, 2017 at 04:57 PM
Hope Ranger can keep the supply up with the demand. I want one of everything, and 2 of some! Waxahachie, here I come!
Posted by: Lillian | January 17, 2017 at 05:24 PM
Thank you so much for being so inspirational! I too love everything you have developed and can't wait to get my hands on your beautiful product!!! Can't wait until you visit Melbourne again and share your passion and new products! Congratulations
Posted by: Rachael | January 17, 2017 at 05:54 PM
No wonder you're so excited! These new offerings are outstanding. I especially loved that "BLOOM" tag. Congrats, Dina! I miss seeing you at Occasional Artist classes.
Posted by: Sandy Mier | January 17, 2017 at 06:46 PM
I want them all!!
Posted by: Renee Cassese | January 17, 2017 at 07:00 PM
Diana, my daughter will be in the States next week ( from Australia). Will she be able to buy the journal for me at Michael's?
Posted by: Meredith McNay | January 17, 2017 at 08:11 PM
No, it wont. It will be at stores end feb but not at Michaels.
Posted by: Dina | January 17, 2017 at 08:29 PM
What stores will sell these?
Posted by: Gini Cooper | January 17, 2017 at 11:10 PM
I want it all!!!! Oh Dina, I love all the new goodies! I just adore all the new colors and the journal, swoon!!!! You rocked it again!!!! Now I need to get another job to start the buying spree!!!
Posted by: Jocelyn | January 18, 2017 at 05:34 AM
I am so excited about all these new things you are releasing. For sure that journal is going to be amazing in my hands and I love all the new metallic paints those scribble sticks, stencils, stamps, oh my! You did amazing this release. Oh and the bags, I can't wait to get the bags, too! Yay!!!!
Posted by: Carisa | January 18, 2017 at 05:44 AM
Dina, I am so excited to see your new products. Love the journal and crayons. Yay!
Posted by: Denise Spillane | January 18, 2017 at 09:41 AM
Oh, Miss Dina!
I just love all of your new "stuff!" - ESPECIALLY that Journal! What a sweet discovery book! Can't wait to get one and start turning pages.
HURRY and come back to CT/NY to do classes!!!!
Posted by: Cathy Parlitsis | January 18, 2017 at 08:13 PM
Squeeeaaaallllll! Excited! Xx
Posted by: Hazel | January 19, 2017 at 02:46 AM
Dina, Dina, Dina,
You are an awesome inspiration to this planet, the colors are all heavenly chosen for all of us!
The journal is so beautiful, want to keep it as an art piece. I can't wait to get my hands on all your new products. We are in heavens artists out there! This is like looking through a candy art store~ Totally in love~
Blessings continue to flow through you this New Year and thank you for sharing with the world~
You totally rocked all of it~
Posted by: Mica Espoinosa | January 19, 2017 at 03:06 PM
Dina, you've outdone yourself. This new collection is better than ever. Love the new stamps and stencils.
Posted by: Robin Flate-Strubbe | January 19, 2017 at 05:59 PM
Oh my goodness that journal looks amazing!! And I love the new girl stamps xxx
Erin | beingerin.com
Posted by: Erin | January 19, 2017 at 07:23 PM
Love everything. Journal is my favorite but everything else is tied for 2nd. Will these be selling at Hobby Lobby?
Posted by: Collette Marcsis | February 07, 2017 at 06:52 AM
Just pre-ordered my journal! Can't wait to get it, what an amazing idea!
Posted by: Kim Fulmer | February 09, 2017 at 07:24 PM
I just received the journal... I am having trouble distinguishing the canvas from the watercolor... is there an order to the pages? all the white pages feel the same to me and are the same thickness it seems... I know it probably should be easy... I tried to "tear" a page I thought was canvas thinking it shouldn't tear easily... I was wrong...
Posted by: Vanessa | March 03, 2017 at 03:50 PM