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    Often chaotic

    May 26, 2016 - By 

    Inspiration has finally taken a hold of me. I’m feeling creative. Feeling the need to express myself or at the very least put paint to paper.

    often chaotic art journal page

    Without knowing the direction I was heading I just grabbed the colors that spoke to me and used my fingers to apply them to the last page in my heART journal. Truth be told, I was covering a seriously hideous background I created quite some time ago. After much rumination on options to save it I realized covering over was the best option.

    often chaotic art journal page

    Next I used washi tape to add interest but I wasn’t done. I have a stash of rub-ons that never seem to work when I want them to be perfect so I’ve taken to using them in backgrounds. That way when the image messes up…it’s perfect. Messy is the look I was going for with these.

    often chaotic art journal page

    Then all of a sudden the words hit me. The page was chaotic yet interesting…just like our journey through life.

    Linking up with Art Journal Journey again for the theme Journeys picked by Erika aka BioArtGal.

    Art Journal Journey

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    Take the scenic route

    May 22, 2016 - By 

    I’m finally picking up my art supplies again. I’ve been occupied with so many other things lately that I almost forgot that I had art supplies.

    Almost.

    Each month I put a sticky note on my computer monitor with the current Art Journal Journey theme and more often than not lately that note hits the trash without ever getting more than a passing glance each day. Today I made a point of making art.

    Not wanting to wait for paint to dry prompted me to use gelatos to create a background. Since there happened to be a ewe and her lamb on the page I decided that a road through a pasture was appropriate.

    Take the scenic route art journal page using gelatos

    I did a quick scribble drawing of the road and used several shade of green for the pasture. I blended with a baby wipe. I used a portion of a rubber stamp for the trees…without them the page was super boring. Pitt pens and craft paint was layered over the trees to add a touch of realism. Once I added the shadows at the base of the trees and the sheep I was satisfied with my quick journal page and actually checked a challenge off my list for a change.

    I’m not saying this is my first and last for this Art Journal Journey challenge theme of journeys but it could be.

    Art Journal Journey

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    Dramatic colors

    April 7, 2016 - By 

    After completing the cover on my last art journal, I had some scraps of stamped tissue paper laying around. I layered the lovely brown tissue on the pages. This gave my background instant texture and an even more aged feel than the original pages already have.

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    I really enjoy this color combo. It’s bold yet not something that makes you search for your sunglasses.

    It didn’t occur to me until just now that this journal entry is very similar to a small canvas creation that adorns my livingroom.

    dramatic colors | Halle's Hobbies

    Someone is very curious about mom’s camera…

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    As I was saying…before my ADD had me running up to take a photo of the livingroom wall…this color combo is obviously something I like a lot. The complementary colors work so well and the black and white accents give a nice pop.

    dramatic colors | Halle's Hobbies