I finally had a chance to color this sweet Pixie Dust image that I've had printed out for, like, ever. I decided to follow the sketch and enter the:
I colored my image with Prismacolor pencils & mineral spirits. DP is from My Mind's Eye - buttons are from foof-a-la.
OK now I'm also going to share with you my very first pages in my very first EVAH art journal. Don't laugh. Please. Pretty Please. LOL OK you can laugh - but I had fun, and that's what an art journal is about. I am playing along with the Greeting Farm's Heart Journaling project. Here are my first 2 pages, the theme for Week 1 is "Spread Your Wings" so I went with butterflies because this poem reminded me of Mel:
So yup, this was my first time playing with Gesso and paints, I went and used a 50% coupon at AC Moore and got a set of small tubes of acrylic paints. Instant. Addiction. Holy cow - I love them. I love painting. And one thing I learned is that these colors are BRIGHT. I would have lightened up the green had I known how bright it was, but c'est la vie, you know? I know it looks like a 5-year-old did it, but I do not care. Seriously - I had a blast and I learned a few things right away (like foam brushes work better for over-all coverage and small angled brushes are better for details and drawing lines). I am finishing up the cover and first single page of my journal now and will be sure to share later. The best thing about art journals is that they are YOURS - you're not giving them to anyone, there's no doing it wrong... so you can just relax and have fun with it. Peace.
Jenn, your card is adorable, the image is so sweet! Your journal is great! I just started mine a couple weeks ago then seen the Greeting Farm challenge, didnt sign up but thought I would follow along. It is a lot of fun. I don't have to worry about what I do wrong because it's just mine!
ReplyDeleteOh Jenn I just love your Pixie dust card - she's so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the card! That little doll is so cute! I really like your jornal. I've seen a lot of people talking about art journaling lately...but I've never really looked into it. Your journal pages are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteJenn, you are an inspiration with your art journal! The pages came out lovely, fun and from your heart. I thank you for sharing your work, thoughts, and ideas with us. I just may have to head over to A.C.'s with a coupon myself and start dabbling. Peace!
ReplyDeleteJenn, you are an inspiration with your art journal! Your images were lovely, creative, and from the heart. I thank you for sharing with us your thoughts and ideas! I just may have to head over to A.C.'s with a coupon myself and start dabbling! Peace!
ReplyDeleteYour card is really cute! Love your journal, too! thanks for playing along with the Pixies!
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet card..and the journal is awesome very beautiful
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Your sweet Pixie card is amazing! I love what you did with the sketch! Great coloring too :)
ReplyDeleteI saw your journal in the gallery, and I adore it! It's so fun, vibrant and happy! It's perfect! I look forward to seeing more!
Thank you for playing along with the Pixies this week! Hope to see you again :)
hugs, margie
Jenn - Such delightful journal pages!! I am so elated you are diving in to the world of MM. The caterpillar and butterfly on your page are just the cutest and I love how you placed the sun and it's drippng down the page! Fab-U-Lous!!!
ReplyDeleteJenn, This card is sooo sweet. I love seeing your artist talents on your creations. You continue to amaze me!! Love your journal too..you inspired me to start one and join in the FUN!! Thanks for playing with the Pixies!! Pixie HUGS
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