One of my favorite quotes turned into one of my favorite journal pages in my magazine turned art journal. Layers of gesso, dictionary page, photo of my work table, image cut from a magazine, paint and stamping. Here are a … Continued
This is a project that has been on my to do list for awhile. I have cut my own stamps before, but this time I just wanted some simple patterns that I could use in my art journals. First step … Continued
What a great exercise this has been for me! While I am grateful for many things, I am not always terribly mindful of those things, and representing them in a photo is sometimes challenging! It is helping me SEE the … Continued
One of the things I love about vacation, especially in the great, inspiringly beautiful outdoors, is trying new things. We started with a day trip to nearby Salida, Colorado, a wonderfully artsy town with 20 art galleries! I am … Continued
A quick and easy way to make an interesting writing “spot” in your art journal is to use a mask. It blocks the paint to leave a blank space for writing. The first step is to find an image … Continued
I’ve been practicing faces lately. Lots of faces. Some I am happy with, some not so much. But I keep plugging away on them because I love the expressiveness of a face. Each face holds its own unique beauty and … Continued
Finally got Bardo’s Art Chest moved into my studio and organized my paints into it. If you missed the history behind this piece, check out my post here. I know my paints are different than the ones Bardo used, … Continued
The thing I love about playing in my art journal is that there is no right or wrong. I can try out new techniques and not worry about the outcome. Tonight it was loosening up with my Dr. Phil Martin’s … Continued
J.B. Holdren, also known as Bardo the Clown, worked for the Kansas State Fair for 67 years as sign painter, clown and artist. Earlier this year, at age 93 Bardo passed away in his permanent trailer home on the fairgrounds. Though … Continued
