Tuesday, September 17, 2019

August Art Journal Pages










I suppose I don't need to tell you 
gentle reader..
that I am woefully late
on my Journal pages,
for August..

It is mid September after all..
but we have been dealing with a family issue
and it has taken







time and attention
as well as giving pause and consideration..

so I have not been in the studio as much as usual.









everyone deals with these things, 
and while I won't burden you with the situation..
I can at least let you know that it is at the root of my
August pages..









I recently wrote a little note to a friend who buried her husband 
a year ago... 



"without deep pain cutting a valley in the heart, 
true joy would simply wash and run off.
 The valley opens to receive a joyful soaking
 that is then transmuted into our being."



It doesn't matter what the situation
what the pain is like or about
situations do not matter
feelings 
matter






So I mindfully ripped old papers and painted
multiple layers..


this tree is something I look at 
daily 
I love the bony branches..
It seems to be an anchor for me.. 
slightly obscured 
by the other bigger and leafier trees


Ingredients: Acrylic paints, photo copies, old book pages, colored pencil, pencil,








but it stands like truth..
old and gnarled..
beautiful in age
and knowing it will not stand forever..
I appreciated it in
this
moment...




As you know, we are off again to travel
to far off places and visit dear
friends..

wherever you are and wherever you go
I wish you happy trails..

xox