I am always drawn to these words written about Mary, the mother of Jesus. There was a woman with much to think about! But as mothers, we can identify can’t we? Lots of pondering happens as Mothers. From the exhausting, … Continued
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued
“I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.” Vincent Van Gogh Whew! anyone else feel like they are on a constant learning curve? It seems like every time I turn around … Continued
Another page out of my art journal. This year I have been recording some of my own “truisms”, as designated by the ‘says me’ in the corner. They are an informal look at my philosophy on life and faith, put … Continued
“Blessed are the weird people, the poets and misfits, the artists, the writers and music makers, the dreamers and the outsiders for they force us to see the world differently.” Isn’t that exactly the task and purpose of artists?
“Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory.” These words were supposedly the last tweet of Leonard Nimoy, better known as the beloved Spock. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from … Continued
Today’s Journal prompt is to give yourself a piece of advice! If you were your own mother, or friend, what advice would you give yourself? Here is some advice from myself that I have been needing to pay heed to! … Continued
Unfortunately I don’t know the author of this quote, so if any of you do, please let me know! But the words are so true, at so many levels. Art is so risky. It is not only being vulnerable enough … Continued
Of course this is not ALWAYS true.. but it sure helps! I have so many things to be happy about, and would much rather focus on those than the unhappy things. Make a page that reflects your view of happiness. … Continued
This week’s journal prompt is inspired by the upcoming observance of Easter. With pastel bunnies everywhere you turn, why not put one on your art journal page? I tend to do a bunny page of some sort every year! Last year most … Continued