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After the 61 days of Index Card a Day Challenge was done. Tammy Garcia developed another project, Art Journal
Tangent and Techniques. Each Friday in August a journaling technique was shared. Many of the techniques were taken from Classes Tammy had taught in the past. I am going to write about them, not in any particular order; rather by the way they made me feel.
The technique I am showing today was about making random squares (a grid if you will) using acrylic paint and a wide paint brush. First I thought about the book that I would use and the Junk Mail journal came to mind. I really love this book, but because the pages are brightly colored papers and glossy cards it was going to take a lot of work gessoing each page. But, but, but.....these squares are simply perfect for covering the page and then creating magic. Magic I tell you.
Ok, just a little dramatic, but the outcome is something I really love. Because I have to make my own interpretation to any project, the squares took on a life of their own. Inchies, rectangles, 2 inches, horizontal rectangles, vertical rectangles shaped by the collage images I chose to put on the paper. I finally feel comfortable collaging. I can finally relate to the concept and I am in love.
Summer is almost over. The staycation ends next Sunday. It has been a blast. I have had so much fun creating and learning not just about art, but also about myself.
Thanks for stopping by and please say hi. Comments make me so happy.
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