Tis the Season

I don’t know about you, but the schedule gets pretty crazy this time of year.  Craft shows, magazine deadlines, artist receptions, store deliveries, purchases to ship, special orders to make…. and that is just the business side of things.  There … Continued

White Space

I recently read a blog post by one of my favorite artists, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer.  As she was talking about her art journal style, she mentioned that she doesn’t lean toward much white space.  In fact, that is one thing … Continued

Flew the Coop Journal Page

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This page is actually a lighthearted tribute to my mom.  Most of the women of her day followed the expectation that they would settle down to marriage and family.  That is a fine choice, but my mother wanted more.  She … Continued

Vulnerability

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While I work, I listen to audio books.  Recently, I have been listening to “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” by Brene Brown.  I have also listened to her “Daring Greatly”  I know that both of … Continued

Women are Sensitive Art Journal Page

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“Women are sensitive, they tend to overthink every little thing and they care way more than they should, but that’s what makes their love so strong.” Kush and Wizdom I had fun with this layout done in my magazine turned … Continued

Creativity on the Journal Page

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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