In preparation, I'd already painted a handful of backgrounds in my art journal, with acrylic ink before heading out. Which made for light packing, I can tell you. A few magazines, a pair of scissors, some pens and glue. And that's all I needed. Such a change from the norm where I attempt to drag half my craft room along with me.
Loving my acrylic inks, as I learn how to use them. They're a bit on the bright side for my tastes but I've gone and bought some white and grey, so I can have a play at mixing them in to soften the vibrancy.
Nothing so wildly different in the format of this page. It was within my comfort zone but then, it was easier to do so when away from my crafty habitat at home. A bit of collage, a quote and some doodling. And it was unbelievably relaxing to create. Plus it's incredibly addictive. I highly recommend it. As Cath mentioned in a comment on a recent post, this takes me back to the art of making Altered Books. I used to love dabbling in them. I think art journaling is rekindling my enthusiasm again.
Until next time
h&k
Px
9 comments:
Ok so firstly I need to know which acrylic inks did you go for? then I have to say I love the sentiment on this-great. I won't comment on you going out today and not yesterday :-(
I know how it is to go to a class without bags of gear, it is a rare freedom. I did it last week at the lino printing workshop I attended and I loved it.
So sorry I just missed you today but we were delayed with a traffic jam. So frustrating.
I do love your page, both the character and the statement. The eye's sppok me and made me think of the quote, "There's none so blind as those who will not see".
It is so striking artistically.
Lv Jo x
Morning Paul. Another great page. I'm with Jo on the spooky eyes! The first thing I noticed when I saw your picture! Glad you had a good day at the crop. Great sentiment too!
Delighted to hear you had such a relaxing and fulfilling time and so sorry to have missed it (and all of you). :( Your mojo is clearly being rekindled at the rate of knots!
I know that feeling - going back to being 'me'.... must go back to read what you said - comments have intrigued me and I confess I didn't even read it, oops :-( xxx
Ooh, I didn't read it and I got a mention, lol - it does that to me, too - rekindles my love of playing for the sake of playing... sometimes. Glad you got out - must try that... xxx
Very interesting artwork. I like it. I never really heard of acrylic inks. It like a pen but you use it as a watercolor paint brush?
Another great page,
Have you got a link for the acrylic inks? I am guessing they are different from acrylic paints?
they look like they give a nice smooth finish?
you are going to have a really cool journal when its done. mark
and I witnessed it growing. Amazing how you chose your pictures and then extended it to this fab page.
Hugs, Neet xx
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