A Week of Color, Day 5: 'Red'

affirmations journal - 'heart'

"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucious

Just a sketch but I did get a journal entry in today - yay! Anyhow the color RED, oh yes I do love it and hearts too, I even sign my name with a heart on all of my work. The heart symbol has always been very special to me, I think it's because I put so much heart into everything I do.....truly :>

I may use this as a reference for a larger piece on a wood panel, I think she would be lovely with the right background, don't you? No matter, I was definitely in the mood for something simple today. Tomorrow, well....that's another day my friends and the color challenge for us January Art Journalers is YELLOW.

You know, as much as I've had ups & downs with this challenge, I have to say that I have flexed my artistic muscles quite a bit - more than I would normally - thank you for that Misty!!!

Day 4: 'White' and Illustration Friday - 'Pale'

affirmations journal - 'learn'

"Most of the time life whispers only soft clues, gently suggesting the path to follow. Heed the whispers. LEARN the language. When you comprehend their meaning, dreams can be attained and hopes fulfilled." --anon

The affirmation word for this entry couldn't have been more aptly titled, I am learning so much through this January Art Journalers challenge. Through myself and others....so many creative, sharing souls...I feel like I'm part of a much bigger picture and that at least for now, I am not alone on this wonderful journey...

I left the area around the arch until the end and then I was too tired/done with this to finish it. However, I did love working with this pale, serene, almost meditative color palette, I can see why Misty loves it so much. It was really hard to capture a good scan or photo of it though. Which brings up a good question because I normally don't work in such a light color palette - how do you photograph light-colored pieces for reproducing?

Oh yes, I have the winner of my recent giveaway - it is Becky of Sweet Cottage Dreams, congratulations! My daughter helped and pulled a name the old-fashioned way, out of a [cowboy] hat, this is Texas after all *smile*.

Thank you again to all who entered, you are each truly inspiring and lovely - I wish I could send something to everyone.....I've decided to do monthly GIVEAWAYS because I loved this one so much, look for a reminder in February!

A Week of Color, Day 1: 'Pink'

affirmations journal - 'become'


closeup to show layers & textures

I decided to try the one week of COLORS prompt by Misty Mawn for her January Art Journalers Group. I thought I'd be in a 'blue' mood today, but turns out I was 'in the pink' (okay couldn't resist that one). Anyhowwww.......it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to limit my palette to a monochromatic color scheme. However, it was easy to be inspired by what the color pink brings to my mind: ballerinas in pink tutus, hearts, flushed cheeks, and hopes for a rosy future.

Great challenge Misty and I'm looking forward to the next color, we'll see what tomorrow brings!

By the way, just 2 days left to enter my GIVEAWAY of a fine art print. Simply share your affirmation/s for 2009 to enter, the link is HERE. Good Luck!