Sunday, July 24, 2011

time to play...

art journal page....


its been ages since i got all my favorite arty products out and just messed around...here i was playing with putting all different greens on a collaged page. and for those of you who i got hooked on oil crayons then get yourself shiva paint sticks,[jenny got me hooked on these!] they are so creamy and easy to use, no more blisters for me:)

these backgrounds will part of the next class we will teaching locally in the coming months, more to be on pink possom blog later on....

i am trying to be good and reply to comments and if i havemt replied its because you have 'no reply' blogger in your settings...

Not much other news in thislitle corner of the world however i was shocked to hear about the gunman in Norway and all his poor victims. What goes thru some people heads ?

oh and oi oi oi Cadell...:)
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*edited* i meant to add that i was realy inspired by the cover of the cps mag for the skirt spots....i had doodled ovewr the skirt and smudged it all so then i painted it in. I was wanting something funky but after much deliberation walked away from it to tackle another day... sitting on the coffee table was the cps with that beautiful dress on the cover....i hope i havent flouted any copyright laws...

21 comments:

Micki Wilde said...

I love the wording in this, awesome piece too, fab colour choices!!

Jenny said...

Oh Jen, I just LOVE your page... such a beautiful background... love those greens and I see you used the little birdie stamp at the bottom... very cool indeed...

Jenny x

Doreen G said...

I agree about Cadell-what a guy.
The other thing is the comment about the bloke in Norway-when I saw his photo he reminded me of the nutter who went crazy at Port Arthur in Tasmania all those years ago.
What drives people to do this to their fellow human beings.
Oh and I love the page too.

shirley said...

Loving the greens...fab page Jen.
I just read about your classes on the other blog...wish I could attend!
I bought some Pan Pastels this week...had never heard of them before. Tried them out today and love them!

Jacky said...

Yayyyy! How exciting for Cadell Evans (and all of us Aussies). What an accomplishment winning the Tour de France. I've had a few too many late nights lately though, so glad it is over tonight.

Jen your journal page is GORGEOUS. I have 'one' shiva paintstick, can see I will have to get more. What is the class you are teaching (and where?), sounds like fun.

My thoughts go to all the people of Norway too. So sad.

Jacky xox

Sherry said...

Stunningly gorgeous page Jen!

Anonymous said...

Oh I love how you play! Your little girl is so light hearted and playful herself and this has got to be one of my favorite pieces, excellent!

Lesley said...

Oh and my fav colour Jenxo. This is spectacular, love all those layers. Sure wish I could come to your and Jenny's classes. I would love to learn more about layers etc.
Nice to see you playing and posting again.
Take care, Les

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

Jen, this is wonderful...I just love the image, quote and stunning background (wishing I lived nearer to take one of yours and Jenny's fab art classes!! :)
Jan x

Vicky said...

That's a fabulous page, so glad you are making time to play again...

Clayworks by Lisa Boucher said...

Really caught my eye - very fun and love the colors!

My Creative House said...

Jen your new page is wonderful, love the words and the colors on the background, great work.
Hugs Anni

Margaret said...

Love your background Jen, superb colours, just my kind of thing! off to check out your link Mx

Diane said...

Wonderful journal page Jen & yes...so sad about Norway. We must play more! xoxo Diane

~*~Patty S said...

always Love it when you play...I have Shiva sticks somewhere...got them for fabric a while back...I need to find them and give them a whirl again

thanks for the inspiration...

your collage is splendid in every detail Mz Jen
oxo

Unknown said...

Lovely journal work Jen. Looks great.
Kyles =D

carole brungar said...

Love your journaling pages Jen! Very pretty.

Kathy said...

Love the verse and the background is awesome.. shiva paint sticks??? haven't heard of these.. lol finally just got wax pastels.. so hard to keep up.. yes that was horrible about Norway.. so makes you wonder what is going on with peeps anymore...
glad to see you had some time to play..
xx

Kim Dellow said...

Wow wonderful Journal page. Kim

Emma said...

Love the colors in your page, nothinng like a good 'play'.

Thanks for your kind words.

Getabout Faye said...

Jen, your messing around arty crafty stuff is just beautiful. Wish I had time to come to your classes. Faye M 'The Lodge'