Saturday, January 26, 2013

Weekend Journal

I haven't done a lot of posting, but I have completed a lot of pages in my art journal during the past month.  Here's a sampling of what I've been doing.


Intuitive art journaling offers fascinating insights into the subconscious.  I wasn't the least bit surprised to see this mask and armor appear as I approached each day like I was "headed into battle". 


I'm in a skull and skeleton gallery show this autumn, so once again, it's no surprise to me that a skeleton would make himself known to me.



When I'm working in my art journal, I like to begin by writing thoughts, phrases and words.  Sometimes I just use a regular ink pen.  Sometimes I use a brush and craft acrylics.  Often times, I'm listening to a lecture or music while I'm working, and that's where some of the phrases and words come from that I use in my work.


An art journal is the perfect place to experiment with new media.  I recently purchased a set of Inktense pencils (which I LOVE!).  Experimentation is all about the journey and not the end result.




What better place to determine how acrylics, Inktense pencils, and Neocolor II water soluble crayons interact with each other than in my art journal?   The 9"x12" portrait landscape is perfect for me.



It seems that I was channeling Klimt for this page!


I threw some oil pastels into the mix, and how much fun were those?  It's great to pull out those art items that have somehow gotten pushed aside.   It's easy to get into an art journaling routine.  It's a trap!  Rotate your supplies periodically.




I hope you enjoyed the tour through some my "experimental" art journal pages.   Remember the smaller, "Winter" journal that I made?


I'm happy to announce that I haven't missed one day of art journaling in this page a day book!  I'll be showing you these pages in the near future.

I hope that you're new year has gotten off to a happy and creative beginning, and I hope that you're creative muse is bursting with new ideas for you to explore.

CELEBRATE * LOVE * CREATE

18 comments:

  1. These are very strong pieces Angelia, full of color and strength.

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  2. Love the tour of your journal pages♥♥♥ My Muse is on vacation this month so not much art going on here..but I'm getting a slight draw so she must be close to returning home with all sorts of new inspiration :0)

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    1. Hi, Carol! Happy New Year to you. I think it's wonderful that your Muse is on vacation - they always return with such thoughtful gifts! ;)

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  3. Your pages are soulful and beautiful Angelia... and love the messages that are coming forth from your pages... yes... the Inktense pencils are pretty good aren't they... and art journaling every day... absolutely awesome... good on you...

    Jenny ♥

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    1. Thank you, Jenny. I'm blessed to have so much creativity flowing from me. xoxo

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  4. Oh, lovely to see what you've been creating Angelia! I'm also trying to be a bit more adventurous in my art journal and try out new things. These Inktense pencils are my absolute favorite too! Good to see you're back!

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    1. Hello, dear Denise! Happy New Year to you. Thanks for your sweet comments. I'm still catching up and will be over to see what you've been doing. Big hugs to you!

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  5. Incredible work as always Angelia, I love getting a 'hit' of journal pages like this, especially when they're as fabulous as yours xoxo

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  6. Your work is very inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing

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    1. Thank you, Kelly. I'm so happy that you enjoy your visits here :)

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  7. Wow!! I have hopped over here from Maricella's (Time for Dabbling)blog, and I have to say boy am I glad I did!! LOVE your art work, into my favourites lol!

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  8. I just ♡LoVe♡LoVe♡LoVe♡ your journal pages!

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  9. omg Angelia... i love ALL OF THESE. Your oil pastel ones remind me of Jean-Michel Basquiat! Love the style. Wow. Your subconscious is far more interesting than mine would be, i'm guessing!! Beautiful work! xox

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    1. Basquiat is one of my favorite painters :) Thank you for the beautiful comments, but I beg to differ about YOUR subconscious, ma'am! ♥

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