Several months ago I visited the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg, Kansas, home of artist Lester Raymer. I was very inspired by his eclectic body of work. One thing that especially attracted me were his shadowboxes. In these he used … Continued
“Creativity is not a talent, it is a way of operating.” John Cleese I just finished this spread in my little junk journal last night. I am having so much fun art journaling these days. I make sure that I … Continued
When I hear someone mention mosaics, I usually think about ceramic tiles or bits surrounded by grout like this table top I made from broken dishes. I love the idea of scraps and bits coming together to make something beautiful.. … Continued
ice… which fortunately melted quickly! Seven more faces… Junk journal workshop prep… good reason to make a new journal right? Junk Journal play…. Fun with grandkids… new art… Lots of prep work for upcoming workshops… Dillon Nature … Continued
No coloring page today, but I do have a Scripture for you from my art journal. “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere observing both the wicked and the good.” Proverbs 15:3 This Scripture is reassuring to me in that … Continued
“Make the most of the best, and the least of the worst.” Robert Louis Stevenson
I have been having a blast working in my little 5 x 7 inch junk journal. It is such a handy size to doodle in at the end of the day or to jump start my day in the morning. … Continued
Now that the holidays are over and the new year is in full swing… AND the heater is fixed in my studio, I have been a flurry of creativity! I have finished the first week of the 365 face challenge. … Continued
Reflections on a new year from my junk journal. I put a magenta wash over the pages to unify the spread, cut a face from a book, added a shirt cut from a book by Sabrina Ward Harrison and painted … Continued
If you have followed me in 2016, you know that I made an attempt to do 365 faces throughout the year. Well, I didn’t quite make it… in part because I made a poor choice of journal in which to … Continued