If I didn't have my art journal to work on, how would I spend my time? I would be very bored.
My favorite way to begin the day - a big cup of coffee!
If I didn't have my art journal to work on, how would I spend my time? I would be very bored.
My favorite way to begin the day - a big cup of coffee!
I'm so grateful that I have my art to keep me occupied, otherwise, I would cry all day. I have had pain before, but nothing like this.
My art journal continues
Honestly, have you ever tried getting dressed without bending, lifting or twisting
I’m having back surgery (complete disc replacement) in December. I’m nervous about it. There is a list of things I shouldn’t do in the 3 months after surgery, for example, no lifting more than 10 lbs., no twisting or bending, etc.! I’ll go stir-crazy if I don’t have anything to do. Since my paintbrushes, paints, and paper don’t weigh much, I will work on an art journal just as I did during COVID-19. I’ve already started the prep work.
Journal Cover (front)
Summer is quickly fading away, but the coneflowers in my garden are still thriving. (Daily watering gets a little old after a while.) I was lucky enough to take a photo while a bee was gorging.
Background painted with acrylics; sketch with Blackwing pencil
On my daily walks, I see these tall yellow flowers around Wildflower Lake and the surrounding marsh area. They look so pretty, especially with a bright blue sky. I decided to paint them.
9x12 (finished) oils on Arches cotton - background
I have a sweet carved bird on my bookcase. It looked like it needed a new home, so I built one!
I really enjoy making a gift for someone special for no particular reason other than she is a nice person.
This morning I presented Kylie with "Autumn Twig" (my son came up with the name). Kylie was delighted with her as am I.
The best part of making these creatures is figuring out “how”. My dad was a carpenter. He used to drive around on trash days, pick whatever caught his eye, and use it for something. He didn’t create art, per se, but he liked making do - and so do I! I’ve been known to dumpster dive - but don’t tell anyone...
Those dreaded words "breast cancer". Over the years, many of my friends have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I made each friend a doll when I heard their news. Now it's my turn...
To keep myself from overthinking tomorrow, I’ve been working on these “Invincible” figures…made from bits and pieces I found in my stash, outdoors (tiny pine cones), and even in the freezer - ice cream bar sticks as legs!
I started the project by sketching a few figures on freezer paper as my patterns.