Some notebooks ask to be filled. This one dares you. Abstract Colorful Faces wraps a hardcover journal in a terracotta field of loose, playful line-drawn faces — teal blobs with squiggle grins, cream contours, confetti dots — like Miró crashed a doodle session and stayed.
Why this beats the plain moleskine: a journal you love looking at is a journal you actually open. This cover is an original painting by Dyles Mavis, printed as a full wrap — art on the front, the back, and the spine, not a logo-stamped rectangle.
Q: What do you use an art journal for?
Anything you want to keep: gratitude lists, morning pages, sketches, song lyrics, spiraling ideas. A hardcover journal like this holds up to daily carry, so it works as both notebook and pocket gallery.
🎨 Why you'll reach for it constantly
- Full-wrap original artwork — abstract faces cover every surface, spine included
- Sturdy hardcover boards protect pages in a backpack or tote
- Terracotta-and-teal palette that makes a desk instantly warmer
- Playful without being childish — gallery energy, not novelty-store energy
- A gift that reads as thoughtful for artists, writers, and chronic listmakers
📋 Materials & specs
- Hardcover journal with full-wrap printed cover
- Interior page style and count: see size options at checkout
- Printed on demand — made when you order it
✍️ Who it's for
- The friend who journals at coffee shops and wants the cover to start conversations
- An art student who needs one notebook that isn't embarrassing to open in critique
- Anyone building a gratitude habit who knows aesthetics are half the motivation
FAQ
Is this journal lined or blank?
Check the size dropdown for the current interior option — the listing photos show the format. If you need a specific ruling, message us before ordering and we'll confirm.
Is the cover hardback or flexible?
Hardback — rigid boards with a printed full-wrap cover, so it survives bags, desks, and being used as a lap desk at the park.
Who is the artist behind this journal?
Dyles Mavis, the artist behind Aesthetic Rebellion. Every product in the shop carries an original artwork, and Abstract Colorful Faces is one of the most-loved of the line-art series.
Is this a good gift for someone who journals?
It's exactly that — practical enough to use daily, loud enough to feel like a real present. Pair it with a good pen and you're done shopping.
What's the difference between a journal and a notebook?
Functionally nothing — a journal is a notebook you've made a commitment to. This one just makes the commitment easier to keep.
