Jan
04
One quick page done, one in progress…
The one that's "done"…
The page in progress…need to add some journaling.
Dina
Jan
03
January Class at Creative Quest–Jan 15 @ 10:30 a.m.
**Note–this class was rescheduled from December**
Class is Saturday, January 15th
10:30 – 1:30
$35
Call the store to sign up: 623.847.2215
Art Journaling: Sketching Over Layers
In this class we'll create layered backgrounds and then use sketching techniques to add imagery and visual interest. No drawing experience required! I will show you some tricks I use for sketching. We'll play and make several pages with the process.
Supplies:
Your art journal (I will have watercolor paper if you prefer to work on that)
All your art journaling supplies (acrylic paints, gesso, pens for writing)
Gel medium
Papers & ephemera & images that appeal to you (just a small assortment of papers, I'll have my box, too)
Pencil
Any photographs that you want to draw onto your pages…these could be a face, a building, a flower, etc. Please bring the photos printed on PLAIN paper, and printed to the exact size you will want them in your work.
See you in class!!!
Jan
03
Some grungy art journaling…tools of the trade
Journal page that is super-grungy left over paint and very rough sketches of my "tools of the trade." Just playing & experimenting…totally enjoying the process!
Jan
01
Some “Happy New Year” art journaling…
Happy new year! I hope 2011 is full of happiness and lots and lots of artsy adventures for you. Here's a quick page…
Dec
31
Top 10 lists for 2010…art journaling version
Here's the art journaling version of the top 10 list! Again, in no particular order…
My obsession with the human silhouette continues…
This one is in my little grunge book…the book is small (maybe 5"x5" closed). It just "works", though…the colors, the texture, the flow.
So much emotion & color in this one.
More with the silhouette.
So many painted layers, this one came together so easily. Love it when that happens.
Love how the lady turned out…I painted her face and made her a new suit out of painted collage papers.
A portrait of me.
I like the design of this one.
A bold face.
This page is full of emotion for me.
Link me up to your top 10 lists and I'll check them out!
Dec
31
Top 10 lists for 2010…scrapbooking version
I love the "Top 10 Scrapbook Layouts of 2010" posts that people are doing…here are mine, in no particular order!
This page has so many layers on it…and it came together in a snap.I love it when that happens. I was going through a "cheesecloth addiction" phase.
These tags were for Tim's DT…they're full of stamping and inking and painting and encaustic layers.
I've always loved this photo of Cole. And I love the messy tone-on-tone inky background.
I don't have any girls so I always scrap pictures of my cute nieces. I just love the way the birds turned out here.
This Maya Road mini was fun…I love how I got the canvas to dye in an ombre fashion. As you know, I'm also addicted to long, loose sewing threads. Love it when they're hanging out all over a project.
This is tribute to my grandmother, who died when I was 9. This page is so simple, but I love it.
I love the color story on this one–unexpected but it works.
More big painty flowers & loose threads.
Did this one for Shimelle's journaling class earlier this year. I grabbed a sheet of cardstock that I had started inking ages ago but set aside b/c it wasn't working. This time, it was perfect!
My sweet Carter…love the textures.
Up next…my Art Journaling Top 10 of 2010!
Dec
28
An art journal page and a goal update…
So, let's see how I've been doing on my "2-week Dec holiday" goals.
1. Art Journal Every Day….I've worked in my journal almost every day, but not necessarily completing a page each time. I actually like working like this…doing what moves me and finishing a page if it happens to click. If it's not clicking, I turn the page and do more backgrounds.
2. Read 4 Books…I did finish one, and started another. Doubt I'll get to 4, but it's been fun to read more. I love books…love, love, love books.
3. Finish assignments due…still in progress!
Dec
23
Creative Therapy–A Time When Someone Hurt Your Feelings
Here's my page…check out all the other art, too.
