I sincerely apologize for my absence. Life has been keeping me on my toes.
Journaling has been pretty consistent. I try to do something every day regardless of how ridiculous or minor it seems. Some days its just a pen doodle and other days I grab what’s nearby and let everything ride.
Here is a glimpse to the recent results of my mental unloading via 2 dimensional means.
Both of these characters are done with Rose Art colored pencils.
Lately I have been visiting a lot of very beautiful blogs. So many ooze “pretty” like an overstuffed jelly doughnut. I never consider myself a girlie girl since I abhor dressing up and wear the same Vans every day. Last weekend I felt the need for pink and to girlie girl my journal.
Do you ever walk past those machines in the entries to grocery stores and frantically dig out quarters to quench your thirst for tiny plastic toys? I do.
I purchased gel medium and finally gave transfers a try. Here is my very first collage using watercolor, transfers and vintage book pages. (By vintage I mean – thrift find book held together with duct tape).
My gardens are growing and new flowers are blooming. Today I found the first coreopsis of the year opened along with my orange lilies. My goal for the corner shown in this picture is nearly achieved. I mimicked a section of my mum’s garden which I totally adored. I’m loving the sedum spilling over the brick edging. Our cottage house fits the clean lines of the edging I picked but the blurring of lines with the garden inhabitants is what I envisioned. It’s perfect.
I go through bad times like the next person but I can swept away down the negativity stream so easily. I try so hard to find beauty in things around me. Here is a snap shot of my Staedtler fineliners. Sometimes bright colors can work wonders.
Take care and be well.
Líria Jade
awesome blog… I liked a lot
you have together a good way to write and awesome pictures
diysara
thank you :) i enjoy sharing with others and this seems to be a great way to reach out to people. Hope you swing by again :)
Frankie
Nice characters, cute collage, I really like your transfer and what a beautiful garden (I love sedum too!). VERY nice picture of the Staedtlers. Rainbows = happy! :) Enjoying you blog, I shall linky.
Andy McNally
I always look forward to reading your blog posts. They are always inspiring and rich with creativity. I love how you try to do something everyday. A daily routine of art and creativity is wonderful, and something that we all should aim towards. Have a wonderful weekend.
Kenny D.
I was in Barnes & Noble today and saw a book called “Journal Bliss: Creative Prompts to Unleash Your Inner Eccentric” It looked like a book you might enjoy. Then again seeing your work, you could probably write your own version!
Jen J.
Sara, Glad to see you found time to post. Let’s try to get together soon. I miss you my not so little sister.
Have a great week.
Gentian
I do have that urge with vending machine toys. And I liked to stick them on top of my computer as you did! I can’t anymore with a laptop unfotunately :(
Your collage turned out well. I also love those fine liner pens! They are great.