I am so blessed. I received this lovely art journal from the talented Jessica Sporn. I normally do not sign up for contests on blogs, but I watched the video of Jessica creating a similar journal and really liked it so I thought I would leave a comment. A fellow facebook artist had to tell me that I should check Jessica's blog because I had won, I was very excited, however the day that I found out was the day of the terrible tornado in Moore, Oklahoma so I did not write about it, The words on the cover "Bloom where you are planed." are a favorite of mine. I was the title of a luncheon hosted at my church in Detroit, Michigan many years ago. It has stayed with me and been a driving force in my life.
I may post pictures of this book at as I work in it, but for now, it is sitting where I can look at it and just enjoy.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Journal made by Jessica Sporn
Sketching
Today I decided to start practicing sketching. I want to do some sketching while in China, so I better get started practicing. I have to loosen up, but I like what was done here.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Peace Cuddler - My Guardian friend
There have been times when I have really doubted my ability to create. Today is not one of them to be sure. I think creative people often struggle with self doubt because we are really vulnerable when exhibiting our work. Today, however, I had so much fun creating the above portrait which is the week 23 assignment for Lifebook 2013.
Lifebook is really an online class about introspection and then using art to heal and grow. I signed up for Lifebook 2012 and did not complete one assignment, because I was afraid I could not create anything of substance. What is the difference between last year and this year? Me!!!! I am the difference. I am not taking myself too seriously. I am enjoying the process and I am opening myself up to learn. Isn't that is what life is really all about learning? When I open myself up to all that life has to offer, I have a really great time. When I close myself off, I find that negative self talk takes over and that is not good for me or anyone else for that matter.
The thought that came to me today is that it is simply amazing to see the things that have been coming out of me over the course of this year. I laugh, I cry, I feel happy all because I am willing to be open, to search my soul and then create pictures that pretty much reflect where I am at present. I have been blogging more, reading more, participating in more projects and just plain having fun.
I have given myself permission to enjoy my life and I am so glad.
Until next time, on a really pleasant journey......Pilgrim
Lifebook is really an online class about introspection and then using art to heal and grow. I signed up for Lifebook 2012 and did not complete one assignment, because I was afraid I could not create anything of substance. What is the difference between last year and this year? Me!!!! I am the difference. I am not taking myself too seriously. I am enjoying the process and I am opening myself up to learn. Isn't that is what life is really all about learning? When I open myself up to all that life has to offer, I have a really great time. When I close myself off, I find that negative self talk takes over and that is not good for me or anyone else for that matter.
The thought that came to me today is that it is simply amazing to see the things that have been coming out of me over the course of this year. I laugh, I cry, I feel happy all because I am willing to be open, to search my soul and then create pictures that pretty much reflect where I am at present. I have been blogging more, reading more, participating in more projects and just plain having fun.
I have given myself permission to enjoy my life and I am so glad.
Until next time, on a really pleasant journey......Pilgrim
Monday, June 03, 2013
3/4 side view
Continuing to practice with faces. This time I was able to try a different presentation of the nose. Very enjoyable.
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Journey continues
This portrait is on the last page of a memoir I wrote and mailed today for the Arthouse Coop memoir project.
Journey begins-through Breast Cancer
Post for today. This portrait was drawn and colored yesterday and I forgot to post.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Pages 120 -121 completed
Pages 120 -121 completed, a photo by momoo50 on Flickr.
The Post today is the completion of the week of faces challenge in the Art Doodle Love book by Dawn Sokol. I love this book and have been using it almost daily. It is a book for doodling and drawing. It is not a book to merely sit on your shelf, it is a book to handle, mark in, practice techniques, and if your are like me learn how to doodle. I look at zentangles done by others and wonder if I will ever get it. I know that I will but sometime I can be a slow learner.
Another cool thing about this book is that you can skip around and draw on a page that calls to you. I took a class in April called Expressions Ecourse taught by Regina Lord. I have learned to much and ADL allows me to practice I will keep on posting my work here as I complete pages that I love.
Keep checking back. Pilgrim
Monday, May 27, 2013
Janay day 5 of ADL faces.
Art post for the day. This is day 5 of Art Doodle Live face challenge. I live the eyes on this drawing.
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