Showing posts with label art journal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art journal. Show all posts
Finally
Sunday, July 12, 2009

I know I haven't posted much lately but honestly life isn't going well for me and hasn't for the past month. Not to dwell on it since that's not what you are here for but my spirit is down and hurting. I'm going to post a few items I've been working on but lately my creativity has been in the dumps. Bear with me while I transition through this phase--I'm not sure what will still be intact after it's over but it hasn't fully played out yet.

Let me know your thoughts on my new ventures:


This is a collage I made which is called Paper Dress. I designed the dress along with all its details. I am absolutely in love with paper dolls and this was inspired by them. Vintage trims, pearls. The dress is attached to the tulle so it's three dimensional. I LOVE this but it was not easy to photograph (lack of skill on my part!)





Next is a journal that I've been working on of which parts were from a kit from Cerri.

This so sweet journal is made out of vintage hankies (2), fabric, lace, and vintage paper doll images. The inside I embellished with more fabric and trim. Check out the back cover with the little girl peeking in the cover :)





I hope everyone is having a nice summer but won't be long the kids will be back in school here--mid August! I love hearing from everyone so please drop me a note or an email. I definitely need my friends now.
xo Kris

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History molds us
Monday, January 19, 2009

My 2nd and 3rd pages in my art journal. I started to just work on a background. I picked bold colors that I liked and went from there. No real layout in mind. As I let it dry and was moving items around my table, ideas started to flow.

The page is 'History molds us but doesn't break us'. I had been thinking about how we as a country will mark another historic event during my lifetime and I journaled this to my daughter about how much I have seen in my short life and how it molds me in my daily living. How do you explain all that has happened is the eternal question.
The bold colors depict my love, the white stands for her purity, and the objects are for freedom and all that is good in this life. The written words tell it all and you must Smile as it's her time.





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Art Journaling
Sunday, January 18, 2009

I have to say I haven't been more excited about starting something new than trying Art Journaling! Thanks Cindy!

If you haven't, please check our her blog, Junque Art, which shows her journey through this plus some great links! I also bought the new Somerset Art Journaling. It has great tips plus some awesome artists.

I was a little intimated at a large size one so I'm starting small at 8.5 by 5.5 inches.

My first journal is going to be called 'Find Your Passion'. I've missed it for a long time so this will be my adventure into finding it and loving it again plus a splattering of bits and pieces :)

Let me know your thoughts!






I had the most fun in a long time. I really feel refreshed like I got it off my mind. I believe this is going to be the best therapy any money can buy! I can now put all my fine art skills back to use, plus my newly learned mixed media, and write my thoughts out. Can you ask for anything sweeter?

If anyone is interested in my collages from the previous posts, email me and we can discuss!

kristen7744@hotmail.com

Have a great weekend!

xo

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