Some Art Journal Pages

Just going through my pics and decided to share them here:

Birthday Flowers Journal Page

These are the beautiful roses that my sister sent me for my birthday this year - such beautiful colors. I knew that I had to paint them!

So, I made the background (paints, stencils, stamps, stays-on ink, collage papers and white acrylic ink that I use in a mini mister), and started to collage the flowers with the idea to paint over them but have the papers still show through.

That did not go according to plan. It just didn't look right - no pics for that because I was frustrated and didn't think to take them then.

So, after letting it sit for a couple of days... yes, DAYS! I was going to quit but kept going. I covered that mess up with molding paste mixed with paint for texture. 

I added the leaves with good old tissue paper. I added detail with markers, rub-ons and painted in the stems:

Lots of texture - I'm glad that I kept going and didn't quit. I still don't know if it's done but I'm happy with it:

Went to Diana Trout's Studio!

 On Saturday, I had a great art adventure with my friend, Jill. We took an all day watercolor flower class from the talented, Diana Trout, at her studio!  I had  a lot of fun and learned some great techniques that I'm sure I will use again and again.  Diana supplied everything - including lunch! We had a really nice group that shared their talents and questions. Jill and I went to eat at a local tavern afterwards and it was nice to catch up with her. It was an unforgettable day - including the snow that fell all day... in the second week of April!

Thanks, Diana!

Check out her blog:

http://dianatrout.typepad.com/

                                   I'm new to watercolors and will need to practice.

                                               Some techniques that I learned.

                                  I like how this turned out!

  

                    Still need to add pen to this one and background 

                                      
                                                  Fun at our table!
                            

                                

Large Canvas

A new larger canvas that I just started. I'm curious to know where this is headed.

work in progress

This is a 6x6 mixed media collage. I don't know where this is going. I tried a stencil but didn't really like it. I think this one will sit awhile until I can think of something  - it needs words...and more.

Enjoy The Journey

6x6 mixed media canvas

A 6x6 Butterfly Canvas

A small mixed media butterfly canvas that I created.