Moonage Daydream

This is another spread that "just happened".  I began applying artist acrylics to the page in a random fashion, just playing with the color and enjoying the movement of the brush.  I began to see the shapes emerge and become a face as I began to play with Reeves water soluble wax pastels. 

 I hadn't been listening to the radio - I was just sitting in silence playing with the materials.  Before long, I realized that I was playing David Bowie's, "Moonage Daydream" in my head.  

I've had a great weekend with happy times with our boys and a bonfire last night, a long walk at the beach filled with happy moments, and a wonderful afternoon on the deck making art.  I hope you've had a great weekend, too!  Happy Creating!"

No Words Necessary

There are times when words flow out of me like a river and spill onto the page in a torent.  Other times, one or two carefully placed words on a page enhance a feeling or perspective.  Then there are times when no words are necessary and actually detract from the depth of emotion on my page. 

Listen to your inner voice. Let your page evolve on it's own and show you when no words are necessary.   Happy Saturday and "Happy Creating!"



Sneak Peak

As most of you are probably aware, the 21 Secrets Playground opened last Friday and we're having a blast!  I have a special journal all ready for my October Prompts from the playground and I'm busy with looking at all the other AMAZING workshops on the playground! 

I also have another journal that I'm filling with pages from the other workshops offered on the playground.  If you're still thinking about joining, there's plenty of time to get in on this fabulous opportunity. 

Here's my journal spread from Spooky's, "10 Text Techniques" workshop.  Can you say FUN?  I hope that no matter what you're doing you're having fun and spending time with "Happy Creating!" 

 To access more information about 21 Secrets, go to the link in the upper right sidebar on this page.

Back In The Saddle

FINALLY!  I'm back in the saddle again and most of the buzzing has stopped in my head.  Thank you for the well wishes!  I can't believe I haven't posted since FRIDAY!  Hope everyone is doing well and planning lots of fun, fall activities.

I'm trying to remain true to my Philosophy:  "Don't sweat the small stuff.  Everything is small stuff."   Really, it is.  So anyway, I should be back into the swing of things by tomorrow.  I did get the October Journaling Prompts posted without a reminder this month - but just barely!  So, until tomorrow, happy Monday, happy October, and "Happy Creating!".

Celebrate Autumn!

I love everything about Autumn! I love the dramatic skies filled with dark, purple toned clouds and the amber, scarlet and crimson leaves swirling and fluttering around me.  I love the long drives to the country to buy apples for sauce, cakes and pies.  I love the smell of and sound of  crackling leaves beneath my feet as I walk through the woods.

I started this background page as a celebration of Autumn, and I'll post a pic of the completed spread as soon as I'm well enough to finish it.  Seems I picked up a bug when I was at the ER with Keith last Friday.  Yah, I'm pretty miserable but I'm hoping to be back into some "Happy Creating!" by tomorrow!