I completeley identified with this prompt very literally, as spring is my favourite time of year and I start to think about the the flowers in the garden and looking foward to seeing them evolve from seeds or tiny plants.
I have scattered loads of seeds in the garden this year and it’s going to be really rewarding to see the garden come back to life again soon :)
I had fun doing this – it was a really busy and fulfilling week.
Definately a bit of a ‘phew’ at the end thou.
This reminded me of when I used to write a diary about the odd things that you do in the day – sort of counting your blessing – giving myself time to say well done :)
For this challenge, I texted my hubby and said give me something to do an artjournal page, like a word or a concept and then I have half an hour to do it in.
He texted back to say ‘time’ (clever bean) and so I started off with a clock type theme. However, several phone calls from friends later I had not finished, but that’s cool, cos I had some nice chats. I reckon i probably spent about an hour doing this although not all at once (would have been nice).
I raided our local free paper for some bits and bobs and had a lot of fun with paint :)
Did anyone get a prompt on last Sunday or Monday? A few of us have not & I emailed Shimelle on Tuesday but got no answer yet.
Just wondering what is going on… thanks!
I am miles away from home, and took the executive decision to travel light. So no show and tell to wave at the folks, no vast art supplies to tote around and create on the hoof. It is not that bleak however, as I have my new camera and access to the online course that started this week, and I have a sketchbook and pencils. I also have my 6 completed (yes, only 6) art journal pages to tote around and stroke. They are fabric and not yet bound, hence the stroking. I look forward to some focused AJ time when I get home though. Absence is indeed making the heart grow fonder. At the very least, when I get home I will upload the pages that I haven’t shared yet.
Be happy!
Kel x
Quick riiiiiiiiiight! As you can see I got into my fish theme again. I started out with a simple idea and while the idea remained simple, I got carried away. I had a lot of fun, but now it is much later than I thought I’d planned to stay up tonight. Something went fishy here! Good night…
Below I posted what I am doing in the back of my Journal (although I’m weeks behind on that!). I thought it might be good to share how the book looks overall – right now.
My entries are current through Week 11 and I’ve got some partial stuff done on the weeks thereafter. So, here it is thus far—
A few weeks ago I was reflecting on the thought process behind my pages and decided I should include that too. It took a little backtracking, but I’ve now included my “intro” to each page as I’ve presented them here. It starts in the back of the book and works inwards – I figure the pages and the intros will meet in the middle. The embellishment of this section is happenstance, but you know I had to do it! I’ve also included a large envy to put the prompt printouts in. This way the book is comprehensive in it’s scope ….whether I need it to be or not. It just seemed like the thing to do and now I’m going with it. Plus, it’s a really thick book and I feel like I’m filling more of it! So I thought I’d share how it’s coming together, but fully recognize it’s a bit of an overworked approach. For what it’s worth!
In reading this prompt I was laughing so hard because I am absolutely a person in chronic improvement mode. It’s a core part of my personality – to want to improve. To work harder each day to learn something new, to enhance the best parts of me and develop that which isn’t so hot. I don’t often (if ever) give myself a break and this mode covers lots of things – niggles to core. It’s about wanting to be my best and knowing I can always do better. It’s about taking action rather than just thinking about it. It all goes on the list and it’s all fair game! So, laughing even as I write this…..I’m always learning something new.
I used an image of an older man riding his bike and digitally altered the heck out of it. The fibers are from some curtains I made recently which has some “inside meaning” to me. I found the title and it just worked for me. In the purple mat I listed things I was working on learning until I ran out of room. I barely skimmed the surface of what this prompt could mean for me….but I decided to learn something new with it and LET IT GO. (smiling)
This page came out of the “leftovers” of a project I just finished that had a black and white theme. I am intrigued with this image and how it relates to the clarity and ease of thinking it’s a black or white life. In my life I’ve learned SO many shades of gray and find not much is as definitive as one might think. I strive to understand yet sometimes find there is noise in the mix that convolutes. Personal agendas, fear, anger, and so on…..that can cloud the truth of what really is. How does one communicate and discern the truth in the face of this, or can you when it’s not a shared goal? Somewhat cryptic intro I know….but I understand it and that’s what matters.
In the pocket there is some found poetry and additional journaling. Thanks.
