Sketchbook Revival Binge Fest

collage in my "Magilla" notebook

Sketchbook Revival Binge Fest is on!  As I have a little time off work, I am trying to find free time to enjoy as many art lessons as I am able.  This collage was created by following along with the video lesson "Tell Me About My Dreaming Child" with Rakefet Hadar.  

I worked in my "Magilla" notebook, which is a basic ruled notebook (no special paper).  I used acrylic paints, printed scrapbook papers, an Indian ink pen, and a bit of stamped text.

This was a fun and inspiring exercise.  I hope to enjoy more workshops as time permits.  Sketchbook Revival Binge Fest is open for 12 more days.
 

Catching Up

I participated in an art-a-thon at ATCsforall.com last week.  I created and traded 6 pieces - a mix of drawing, coloring, collage, and stamping.  It's always fun to make art and have fun with friends.

"Buzz Buzz" ATC coin collage printed paper with stamping and glitter gel pen detailing.

"Stained Glass Waterlily" ATC drawn with Indian ink and colored pencils. 

"Lucky Hat" ATC coin drawn with Indian ink and colored pencil, added stamping.

"Another Happy Birthday" - ATC drawn with Indian ink and colored pencil, added stamping.

"Queen of Clubs" - APC made with collage printed papers and postage stamp, sequins and added Indian ink doodles.

"Wildflowers" - ATC made with printed image, stamping, Indian ink doodles, and embroidery on felt.

Junk Journal: Grinchy

 

Page in my junk journal created with handmade bubble print paper, printed scrapbook paper, images, hand drawn Cindy Lou Who, doodles in pen, marker, colored pencils, glitter gel ink, with paper flowers and buttons added.

Merry Christmas!

Art-a-thon Fun

 Art I made during the ATCsForAll.com December Art-a-thon: 

I made string art wreath cards with sequins this year.

Collaged snowman ATC with bubble printed background, punched snowflakes, and acrylic painted border.

HD ATC of a colorful Xmas stocking.  Drawn with markers and colored pencils.

ATCoin with alcohol marker background, collaged text, sequin angels and stars, and gold enamel painted border.

Something New in Something Old - Whee

 

 

I arted up another page in my "Junk Mail Journal".   This little junk journal was made (years ago) by taking the junk mail postcards that had accumulated near my computer, trimming them all to 4" x 6" or so, and spiral binding them into a book.  Then I just started pasting random bits inside to decorate the pages.

This page was made using acrylic paint, printed scrapbook paper, a horse doodle with Indian ink pen, and some stamping.

Just a little fun art to enhance my day and my mood. Whee!

Junk Journal Page : Valentines

Another page in my "Quarantine" Junk Journal.  I made the journal nice and thick, so I still have a lot of pages to fill.  

The page theme is "Valentines" ... I started the page by using colored pencils over texture plates, and added some doggies clipped from a Kroger ad.  Mix in some paper flowers, acrylic gems, washi tape, doodles and acrylic paint ... and there you have it.  All that is missing is some text - words, names, initials, poetry, etc...  But I lost my Valentines mojo, so that will have to wait a bit.

C'est la vie.

Junk Journal Page: What I Ate

This is a collage I made in my "Quarantine Junk Journal".  I started this junk journal in March 2020 (and am still filling it up).  It measures about 8" tall by 6" wide and is about an inch thick.  It is assembled from a variety of papers (printed scrapbook papers, pages from an old sketchbook, puzzle book pages, junk mail, envelopes, brown paper, corrugated cardboard, plain typing paper, etc ...).

The page is themed "What I Ate", and is a collage using clippings from food packaging and fruit stickers.  I had a page from a "Trader Joe's" (grocery store) flyer bound into my junk journal, so I used that as my base.  I love to see the brand logos and packaging graphics, and how they change over the years.