~ Totem Animals ~

This is the spread I just finished last night in Louise's journal. I had never given much thought to totem animals before... so I had to wait until it spoke to me and it came to me in a dream. My totem animal is a Tiger. Marie

The Hands of an Artist ~ ELVIRA'S Journal

Hello Ladies, this is my double-page spread in Elvira's journal. It was alot of fun to do! Lovely journal too! It amazes me how everyone's journal is so different. Marie

Smile, Do not Fear

Hi Everyone, Just like Beth said below... I too had sort of a "artist's block" and had no idea how to relate to the theme and wanted to take my time with it as it's not my journal... right? So, after my Saturday morning Art Class which usually gets the juices flowing the idea came to me and I worked on it most of Sunday. Lucine, I hope you like it. She's at peace with herself...

Beth's page in Marie's Journal "Nature"

I finished my snow scene in Marie's Journal. I decided to do a snow scene because it is winter in Pennsylvania. It is Christmas time and New Year's. I love the quiet beauty when it snows.

Marie's work in Kalona's journal, THEME: Journeys, Physical and Metaphysical

"Happiness is a Journey not a Destination"

Marie's work in Anne's Journal. THEME: Light Through The Cracks

Artist: Marie Austen

I joined this Round Robin as an opportunity to share artwork with other women/artists who are passionate about creating art as I am and to explore different themes; to see what inspires us. I am inspired by the beauty in nature, especially flowers and trees (birches!! - LOL). So the theme of my journal is: The Beauty of Nature. This is my first time blogging so please forgive me Ladies if my pics are too big etc. I am loving this process and look forward to receiving my journal one day with your gifts inside!!