Friday, September 16, 2011

My First Journal Page

As you all know its been a rough few weeks for me but I am glad to be getting back to some art. I am hoping it will help heal me or at the very least distract me from myself as I grieve. I have never done an art journal mostly because I don't like painting on paper when it curls up from the wet media. I know, I am a perfectionist that way. lol I had one laying around for about a year and gave it a whirl. The pages were really thin so I glued some of them together before I added gesso.

I used my caran d'ache watersoluble crayons, stamps, black gesso, and white gesso to make the mishmash you see on this page. I was letting myself be messy which I hardly ever do but it felt good to just spill out all the stuff in my head on this page. And I actually like it! lol

I am sharing this today over at Paint Party Friday. It feels good to be back sharing some new art. Hop on over there and check out all the lovelies!
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xo
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25 comments:

  1. PoetessWugSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    It's got "love" and butterflies. Who wouldn't love it! ^_^

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  2. GlorV1September 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I think it's great Cathy. You've added your soul to it. Hope you are doing well. Happy PPF!

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Looks full of energy. Great page!

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  4. lori vliegenSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    i'm sorry that you've been going through a difficult time lately. i'm glad you've found healing through your beautiful artwork......this page is wonderful! xoxo

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  5. Joni NickrentSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    So sorry for the loss of your doggie! Sending prayers and good thoughts...agree that art can definitely help the healing process! I think you're off to a good start! POP ART MINIS

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  6. Carol McKennaSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Cathy ~ bigs hugs to you ~ not easy to lose your doggie ~ Glad you got into your art ~ helps the soul and you created wonderful expressive art! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) and Happy PPF ^_^

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  7. WrightStuffSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    It's always good to just let go sometimes.

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  8. ruthSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    So very sorry for the loss of your doggie. It is so unfair that our pets' lifespans are so much shorter than our own. Take care.

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  9. Mimi Torchia Boothby WatercolorsSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I hope you feel happier soon, your dog is in a better place. Enjoy your journal.

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  10. ChristineSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I saw love in the middle right away. Nice art, hope it helps with your healing.

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  11. NettySeptember 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Its great to express yourself like this, thank you for sharing. Happy PPF. Annette x

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  12. Karen IsaacsonSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love me some good messy art. so cathartic.

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  13. HeatherSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I love messy! It's so liberating....i hope your art can help heal your wounds....
    i am loving your choice of black gesso, too!

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  14. Mary C. NasserSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    So sorry for your loss.
    I can only imagine the pain.

    Art can provide so much healing through difficult times though.

    Sending positive thoughts and wishes your way.

    All the best,
    Mary

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  15. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I am loving those hearts and butterflies rising above all those layers of darkness- wonderfully moving!
    Happy PPF (a day late ;))
    Stephanie

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  16. carlareySeptember 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    It's so helpful to be able to pour all your feelings out on the page like this.
    Sorry to hear that you lost such a sweet little dog. The photo of him with your husband is so beautiful.

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  17. EVASeptember 17, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your pug. Art is great for healing and this page is great - I hope it's helping. The journal page from the photo looks like it was therapeutic and beautiful too.

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  18. SHERI COOKSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Your piece this week is very dramatic and powerful to me. I think it is beautiful. Happy PPF and so glad you share it.

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  19. Rosie KaplanSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    YEAH lets hear it for MESSY. great thing to do especially if you don't usually

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  20. Mary HysongSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Sometimes messy is great! Love the free flow, Happy PPF!

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  21. GeckostoneSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I'm glad art is helping you through your sadness. This is beautiful, I love the colors! Its like seeing hope through the darkness!I think your dog likes it too! Ya know they never really leave us! Deb

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  22. K.September 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Very cool and "graffiti" esque. I also find it interesting that you used a lot of light in the dark, just because of the difficult time you're having. It will get better and this kind of foreshadows that!

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  23. MelisaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I hope it helped lift your sorrow a little. It's a rough time, I know. I'm glad you are back to making art and I think your journal will be a help to you.

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  24. Hybrid JSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Well done with your 1st journal page. The colors you pick work very well together. Nice work! ;)

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  25. AnnabelleSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I know the feeling well. We lost our little feathered friend Bandit earlier this summer ... he was nine years old. I found out, not very long ago that art helped me cope and therefore seemed to erase the pain more quickly or maybe just helped me ignore it. Whatever it did , I found it helped me.
    Hope it does the same for you.
    Prayers and hugs...Annabelle : )

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