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    Everything has beauty

    While sorting through photographs I came across one of a Hen-n-Chick succulent that I snapped a couple of years ago. Actually, right about this same time of year. The colors were reflecting those of the great outdoors even though they were that color all year long.

    everything has beauty art journal page

    Now these succulents aren’t necessarily what one would consider “beautiful” in the classic sense. I do feel that they have a certain beauty especially in the mathematical sense. Or perhaps that would be more of a fractal. I’m not sure anymore other than I know that the pattern is pleasing to the eye.

    Once again I have layers upon layers. I started with a piece of scrapbook paper this time. I kind of threw the proverbial “kitchen sink” at this one. I have book page, washi tape, salvaged cardboard that was run through my Cuttlebug, glimmer mists, leather, printed tag, paints, phrase sticker, staples and white pen…oh an let’s not forget the photograph.

    My colors fit into the Autumn theme over at Art Journal Journey again. Did I mention I love Fall?!?

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    Sight and Sound of Fall

    Since yesterday’s “art therapy” session went so well for me and left me in better spirits, I opted to book another appointment for myself in my artspace. I grabbed the second sheet of scrap, drip paper on my workdesk, cut it down to 7×7 so it would eventually fit in my scrapbook-turned art journal.

    Fall, warm colors are my go-to palette. This could be part of the reason I love Fall so much. The outside reflects my favorites.

    Sight and Sound of Fall art journal page

    I layered torn pieces of my scraps until I was happy then added paint in layers over the top to blend.

    Sight and Sound of Fall art journal page

    I did a little bit of journalling off to the side about my love affair with Fall.

    autumn art journal pages

    Two pages in two days…I like how they complement each other yet have a very different look to each.

    Once again, linking up with Art Journal Journey for Autumn!

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    Wonderful Autumn Day

    It’s been a couple of no good, rotten days. I decided that a little art therapy was in order.

    I was starting to clear off my workspace when I noticed a paint splattered, stamped and ink stained piece of paper. I decided this should be the base of my journal page. It was a bit of a metaphor for me….turning something ugly and messy around.

    wonderful day art journal page

    As I was creating I was jotting down words on the page…feelings…thoughts…

    A mind dump.

    The amazing thing is that it helped. I covered my words as now that I’ve dumped them, it was time to make a fresh start. A better day. In the end…It’s a wonderful world….we just need to remember to look for the good and not dwell in the crap.

    I’m linking up with Art Journal Journey again for the Autumn theme.

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