Only darkness

Last updated : February 28, 2016

I’m linking up today with Art Journal Journey.  This month’s theme is Through My Window.

I wasn’t sure I was going to play along with the theme this month. It didn’t really speak to me. But as I was searching through my bin of found text, this sentence appeared at my finger tips.

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Generally I don’t work backward like this. Usually I create the spread then finish with words.

I began with a crazy paint splattered background that was super ugly. To many colors that didn’t quite mesh. But this often lends itself to depth in a page when adding layers.

I had intended on only using paint for the page but It became clear to me that having more texture would be the way to go.

AJJ: Only darkness art journal page | Halle's Hobbies

Since I was going all in with texture I decided to keep my color palette small.

AJJ: Only darkness | Halle's Hobbies

I’m glad I decided to play along. Challenges have a wonderful way of drawing me out of my comfort zone. It’s strange really that sometimes those are the pieces I’m most proud of at the end of the day.

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7 Thoughts on Only darkness
    Valerie-Jael
    16 Sep 2015
    11:17am

    Wonderful art journaling, so glad you decided to join in at Art Journal Journey. Great idea with your window and the quote is fab. Hugs, Valerie

    froebelsternchen
    16 Sep 2015
    12:10pm

    This is soooo cool.. I love this spread Halle!
    I am very happy that you played along with us even though the theme didn’t speak to you!

    Always good to have challenges…lol!

    Thank you very much!
    oxo
    Susi

    ~*~Patty's Magpie Nest
    16 Sep 2015
    4:47pm

    It was meant to be Halle!
    Perfect window to illustrate those words…must be fun pages to turn to in your book too.
    oxo

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    17 Sep 2015
    5:03am

    The added texture in the form of a curtain around the window was the touch that made this very special. This is wonderful.

    Corrine
    17 Sep 2015
    5:08am

    Powerful page in it’s simple color palette. Leaves alot to the imagination. The dimension curtain really makes it.

    Debbie
    17 Sep 2015
    6:05am

    Fun page, Halle. I like all the texture on the walls and the contrast of the light and then dark window. Perfect for the words you found.

    Divers and Sundry
    17 Sep 2015
    9:42am

    I love the way you included the cloth curtains and added depth and texture. Light within, darkness on the outside. I think it’s thought-provoking.

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