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I have recently put together a 5″x 8″, three ring binder to help organize my work notes. (I know it may sound a little nerdy but my memory just has not been the same since my college education). I have broken it up into two sections then there are three sub categories for each.

1. Art Notes:
a.Painting
b.Drawing
c.Sculpture

2. Shop Notes:
a.Woodworking
b.Home Improvement
c.Landscaping/Gardening

Basically I am trying to write down any key tips that have to do with any of these categories. Such as: How to make good canvas stretchers, what gesso I used, or what brushes really work good for different techniques. Or with woodworking, I am always experimenting with different finishes but often forget what I used for a certain piece.

This work notes binder is just a way to keep track of techniques and results that I learn from personal experience. And I can use it to organize magazine articles or internet print outs. This idea is a result from being frustrated when I am doing something that I have not done in a while and have to learn it all over again. So hopefully this journal will help solve that problem by making personal work experiences easier to reference.