Mixed Media-June Art Journal Pages

June was supposed to be a peaceful month..

with lots of rest..

and relaxation..

and instead, I found I was working very hard..

balance seems to be a word that

keeps bouncing back to me..

but summer is always the time to get work done for

the holidays and submissions..

in my pages this month I was climbing mountains..

metaphorically and metaphysically..

all those meta's 

and when I got to the top,

I realized that I am the one that sets the pace

of the climb..

and the tone of the hike..

a good thing to remember, eh?

 Ingredients: Monoprints, tissue papers, acrylic paint, gesso, metallic paints, antique book pages, assorted papers.

So we are off again on a holiday...

and I have been working in the studio on my new

travel journal..

which you will see in a YT video upon return..

and I will be putting feet up and resting

Thank you all for stopping by ...

and I just want you to know

that I am reading each and every comment..

and appreciating each one of you!

Mille Grazie!

xox 

Making a Pochette.. Mixed Media Portfolio

Today is filming Friday 

 gentle readers and viewers...

It is a rainy day here..

with no complaints..

but you will definitely  hear it in the video

punctuated with my "yikes!" and giggles...

due to the thunder and lightning ...

This little portfolio is so easy to make..

with no sewing involved...

It can be made with large book covers too..

I know you will enjoy it and 

have fun with it!

We are off on holiday next week, 

and I will have time to relax and paint and collage

as well as read..

looking forward to enjoying the color blue of ocean

and sky in the 

gorgeous Caribbean...

My art journal pages will be here on 

Tuesday..

so until then..

C4N! 

Flowering Art Journal

Last weekend, gentle reader...

I found some time to get back into the 

Flowering Art Journal and play a bit more...

So I thought I would share some of the little details

after sharing with you

some of the products that I have been mixing in this little

handmade journal..

Putting them all together makes for such an artistic soup...

Collage is wonderful to blend with

layers of paint and gelatos add such shimmer and shine..

I have been adding my drawings on tissue paper

which enables the viewer to see the layers beneath the drawing,

 the layering effect in my journal...

is almost like seeing all the layers of plants in the garden..

It is all about the details..

For me...

That is what art is..

paying attention to the details, 

listening to the heart..

and documenting the journey...

So I am back to work..

in between gardening and weed pulling

which is job security..

for a gardener...

The days are hot here and the pool is a lovely diversion..

but I have to finish June pages..

and I am working on another travel journal as we

will be visiting the Caribbean again soon.. 

and as soon as I finish the portrait..

I will be working on my new mixed media floral series..

Alas, no rest for the creative.. 

I am sure..

xo

Mixed Media- My 5 Must Haves for Art Journaling

Ciao, dear ones...

Here is a little post about my

5 absolutely 

MUST HAVES

for journaling..

I started with a basic list and then came up 

with the products

that I always use when I get the basics in place..

they add 

shimmer, shine and definition...

as well as color..

Hope you enjoy it and I will be back on Tuesday

with a little blog post..

Wishing you all a lovely Solstice..

whether it is summer or winter where you live..

I send you Solstice greetings of

peace...

and love..

xox

Mixed Media Inspiration Kits

Ciao, gentle readers..

in case you have not noticed my

new tab at the top of my blog

Shop

I thought I would let you know

That my new little shop is open..

and my inspiration kits..

are available..

I had fun putting them together...

with charming bits and 

lovely laces and fabrics..

many of the laces were dyed in black bean dye...

  and some feature small works of art

and handmade papers that I created..

as well as antique and vintage ephemera...

If you decide you want to purchase something 

simply call the store

the old fashioned way

 and they will ship to you

wherever you are..

I have been painting in the studio this week and have nothing to show

for myself..

especially since it is a surprise..

but I am planning a new YT video this week on my

5 Must Have Art Journaling Supplies

So 

see you then dear ones..

C4N!

Pomegranate, Blackberry and Beets .. oh my!

I know you have waited a while for this video

gentle viewers ...

and I hope you enjoy it..

I had several experiments that 

failed 

and realized that I really do my best work 

in playing with color and techniques...

and 

NOT 

in scientific study..

so here are a few fun things to do

with fruit and veggies..

don't fret about how much fruit and veg to use

just cut up a few berries or a few slices of beet and 

play with it...

Definitely let your dye bath sit.. 

I put mine in the fridge

and left the fruit in ..

I boiled the pomegranate skin as well as the seeds..

Enjoy and play with it...

Hope you have a really splendid weekend!!

Ciao, Ciao!

Mixed Media Art Journal Pages

Ciao, dear readers..

I am slowly getting back into the studio and creating again..

I started my May Art Journal Pages

before I left for my 

EXCAVATIONS show..

I am still obsessed with paper manipulation ideas..

and while I intend to begin

doing some painting..

it was nice to play and construct and deconstruct paper..

this is undoubtedly my favorite monochromatic

scheme..

I love playing in it, the simplification seems to be it's own

great story..

Ingredients: Mono prints, antique book pages, paper, acrylic ink, colored pencil, pencil, adhesive.

We are working on a new YouTube video for this week

on organic dyes..

and I am finishing up work

on my ephemera packs..

and yes I will be painting soon..

and looking forward to some lazy days

poolside..

Thanks always for stopping by,

I so appreciate your kind attention..

C4N!