It's a funny thing ... I have never thought much about art journaling, except to think that that's just not for me. I'm not an art journaler type. And then again, maybe I am, but not in the way most people think of art journaling ... Who knew?
I have a few books, old book, that I carry around with me and when my mind needs a rest from life, baseball, photography, I'll whip that book out and just start doodling.
I've found out that before I can paint, like on a canvas, I have to get paint on some sort of surface, just to get the juices flowing again and to be reminded of the feel of the paint ... and ... to quiet my mind.
So what do I paint on, you might ask. Well sometimes it is a panel of wood, canvas or, as of late ... the doodles in my books.
Without thinking too much and often late at night, like tonight, the paint comes out and happens to land on these doodles.
And of course being the stitcher type that I am ... next thing you know ... I'm hand sewing on the pages with big running stitches and French knots. Oh how I love to hand sew!
I'm not sure if these pages are "done" ...
I'm not worried about finishing anything right now, just happy to have my doodles and these old books to embellish, paint and sew!
Beautiful!
Posted by: Johanna | June 21, 2012 at 04:50 AM
Wow!
All of these are so beautiful.
I love what you've done in the old books.
I need to warm up before i paint too but I usually just make a mess on manilla tags. This is lovely!
Posted by: Nicole Maki | June 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM
I would say you are definitely an Art Journaler! These are amazing.
Posted by: Becky from BeckyandJames.com | June 27, 2012 at 05:36 AM
I would say that coming across such a doodle in a gifted book would be an amazing find.This is the type of art that makes we wish I could pick up pen and paper and let the creative juices flow.I love them all They are adorable and put a smile on my face.
Posted by: hobbit | July 02, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Cynthia, Yes, I expect you ARE an art journaler!! And, what a fantastic one you are! I love what you have created here...what a great idea! Your 'doodles' are so fresh and wonderful...I may try this myself because you've introduced sewing into the mix...something I dearly love. Stay cool these hot summer days and ENJOY what you do. pat
Posted by: Patricia Eaton | July 05, 2012 at 05:37 AM
LOVE these doodles - especially love that you are adding stitch. Such fun
Posted by: Lynette (NZ) | July 17, 2012 at 08:49 PM