This weekend I had to take a little time out for some creative therapy. My business is thriving, and growing at the speed of light, which is awesome except that it means 14+ hour days everyday. The goal of my business is to make the art of scrapbooking accessible and affordable for everyone, because I want everyone to experience the happiness & joy that comes from creating. I've been going at such a fast pace, "I" needed to stop and indulge in the happiness of art journaling.
Art journaling is one of my favorite things because to me it's almost like word association for art. I'll try to explain that, because I know it sounds a little strange. When I'm creating a mini album or layout I'm constantly thinking about composition and color...how all the elements are going together...does the design flow, make sense, etc. When I do art journaling it's as if I don't think, I just start. It's my book for my eyes, and it doesn't have to be perfect. I start painting, water coloring, ink...just adding layers and layers. It doesn't have to "make sense." It's just fantasy...it's my world where metal gears have pearls, and butterflies turn the gears of a pocket watch. Since I'm not a writer, it's like my diary but with layers and design elements that tell the story instead of a page of words.
Be sure to come back tomorrow, and I'll share another art journal page with you.
Beautiful art pages......you are not a writer you say? You could of fooled me. Congrats on your success in your shop...remember to take lots of time for yourself.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Amazingly beautiful girl! I always love to see what you create . . its nice to see you taking some time for yourself to "PLAY". Congrats on your business. . . you are amazing! :)
Posted by: Nikki Brown | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 08:46 AM
I just love this journal! Love all your work!
Posted by: More Paper Than Shoes | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 08:47 AM
What a great definition of an art journal. Thanks for articulating that! Congratulations on the business growing.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 09:04 AM
WOW! This is so beautiful and elegant! I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Amy Baldwin | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I wish I could be creative as you.... so love your work... this is beautuful
Posted by: deedee | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I enjoy the fact that you get that therapy for yourself.
I think that is why I create- not sure it always looks the best, but I enjoyed making something.
Isn't art the best?
Thanks for sharing your pages
Posted by: Dawnll | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Well aren't these pretty pages? I've been 'art journaling' for years and never knew there was a name for it.
Thank you for posting such lovely things. I'm fairly new to your blog but already look forward to it each day.
Posted by: Teri "Terrific" | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 05:48 PM
Great pages - and I love to create without a lot of thought - your work is always a pleasure to the eyes.
Posted by: Diana B | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Sooo beautiful!
Posted by: Lin Leonhardt | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 09:07 PM
p.s. Love the lace and pom-poms too!!
Posted by: Lin Leonhardt | Monday, April 04, 2011 at 09:08 PM
Beautiful pages of art.Congratulations on your success in your store ... remember to take plenty of time to yourself.
Posted by: United Gold Direct | Monday, May 30, 2011 at 01:16 AM