Art Journal Update
I finished up a few of my in progress journal pages this week: This page was made by using some deli paper that I had used to catch by stenciling overspray while I was using stencils and spray inks … Continued
Art Journal Class #4 Stenciling and Color
Had a great Art Journal class last week where we had lots of fun using different stencil techniques. We used index cards to try out several techniques, then used those as collage elements on our final page. We used … Continued
For Such a Time as This
When Mordecai challenged Esther to use her royal position to influence the king to save the many lives of her own Jewish people, he said to her “Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for … Continued
Twenty Important Things
Awhile back I saw a post on Julie Balzer’s blog where she listed twelve self care tips for Valentine’s Day. I like the way she presented the list in a visual way. I randomly drew squarish shapes on a pre-painted background … Continued
CitraSolv Class Part 1
Last week I taught a class on how to alter National Geographic pages to make some really cool papers. We used spray bottles for the CitraSolv concentrated cleaner, and aluminum trays to contain the mess. Rubber gloves are … Continued
Use Your Brain Power
Had fun with this crazy collage built on top of a painted background. I used: an old encyclopedia for Einstein’s face, and the circles along the left side a Guiness Book of World Records for the body builder a … Continued
Late night CitraSolv party
Since I am teaching a CitraSolv class tonight, last night I decided to brush up a bit and have my own private little CitraSolv party. So, I pulled out a 2010 National Geographic magazine and my spray bottle filled with … Continued
This week in my art journal
Did some freewriting on my elephant page about reaching for what seems impossible. My lines go every which way, making it pretty hard to read..but the goal is in the writing, not the reading! Included some favorite photos of the … Continued
These are a few of my favorite pens
Pen work in a journal, or on a mixed media piece is the icing on the cake! It is the extra little finishing marks, and the writing and lettering that really make the journal or artwork. So today, I am … Continued