Purple -- Owl -- Tree

There was a loose sheet, so I simply tipped it in to the journal. The "front" of the tip-in has a forest scene at dusk; the "back" of the tip-in is the bottom half of the owl on a purple-dusky-night background. The owl was drawn and coloured separately before being glued over the two hinged sheets. The hinge is packing tape, so it should stand up to the journal's remaining journey.

Kalona's spread in Rachel's journal

Here's my spread for Rachel...

It's a funky mix of fantasy film on wire, clear gel medium,crackle paint,pens and paints... hope you like it! xx

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...

Anne's journal

Anne's journal, "Light Through The Crack",  arrived in December. I understand the meaning of the saying, but, how would I express it in her journal? I spent a long time contemplating about this. Ideas, just did not come. I'm a very literal thinker. I never was good at deep thinking.

I decided to go with dark colors for the background. An idea came to mind. Half way done and I had to walk away. It wasn't working. I would pass this little journal and think, "How do I express this?". I found this quote by Joseph Carpenter, " The black moment is the moment when the real message of the transformation is going to come. At the darkest moment comes the light."

After several more attempts this is what I came up with. Thanks, Anne, for giving me something to shake my brain into thinking different. The light eventually  found a crack.

Hi everyone...
I've just been catching up with all the posts from the behind the scenes aspect....did you know that we can label all our posts so that they come up in the search engines ?
When you publish your post, at the bottom of the peachy box is a box marked "labels". Click "show all" and a whole list of previously added words will show to help you choose. To add new words, just type in the box and comma... you can add @20 words so have a peek at the labels already used and be as varied as you can...it all helps!! Also, if you type a letter in the box a list appears with words beginning with that letter, just another way to make it easy...
I'll add this into the helps and hints section so you can read at leisure...
Happy creating,
Kal.xxx

Blue is the colour of...

Blue Hydrangeas. This is my spread in Trine's beautiful journal.

Acrylic paints, stamps (I made), tissue, gel medium, markers...

Now I have Lucine's journal to play in.

Anne's Page in Trine's Journal "Blue"

This photo isn't the greatest -- my favorite camera for taking shots of art just died and close indoor things too often come out blurry with my other camera.

But I did have fun making the page! I've never built a waterfront cottage and it's only been a flitting dream -- I wouldn't want the hassle of managing two abodes! But if I were to build one, this is how messy the planning phase would be.

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.

My pages in Sadie's Haiku journal

Here are the pictures of my journal Sanity by a Thread........

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

Merry Crimbo!!

A quick message before bed to all the 15+1er's,

Don't work too hard tomorrow, enjoy the day!!
Here's to a productive, fun and hassle free 2012!!
Kal.xxx

Our new Facebook page...

Linking to Facebook

I've now linked up to Facebook, as I've not done this before I don't know if I've done it the best way or not, but we'll see.
15 +1 link
BUT, the simplest way to get our work up there is to hit the tiny F button in the block of buttons at the bottom of  each and every post, so do that when you add a new post and the FB page will mirror posts here.

Also there is a new Link to  facebook button on the right of the page, click on that to get there.

I'm still working on getting so you can all post as well as comment..it's changed since I did it several years back...

There should also be little LIKE buttons appearing at the bottom of each post...from now on, I hope.

If anyone knows a bit more about this kind of linking and can offer advice/expertise, please let me know!! Not really my strongpoint, I just get by!
 See you all there!!
xxx

Deedee's journal- Nature Dreams and Visions

Here are my contributions to Deedee's beautiful journal. She said we could do extra, so I did. :o) I had a ball!! Sorry the close up of the fish page came out so dark!

Artist: Sadie DeSimone

I'm a new artist starting at the tender age of 72. My theme for the 15AJM RR is "Haiku". It is the simplest form of poetic art, concise, sometimes humorous, often profound, always to the point.

I'm still learning, much yet to learn, and very willing to do so, making many boo-boos along the way. I have always, always, always admired everything creative. I am deeply in awe of the talent of those who break out of the ordinary and express themselves from their inner core. That is what I seek to accomplish. I have not found "my voice" in visual art --- yet. But I have another 25-30 years to practice, so there's hope -- and time! Let the journey continue!!! Peace, xoxo

Wow is all I can say!!

Well, I am amazed,

A small revelation, a world of determination and suddenly it all starts to come together!!! We have pics we've not seen, posts from other 15'ers, and everyone seems to be full of renewed excitement and grit!

Hats off to you all- get your pics posted and show off your work!! There's no excuse now!

Proud to be arting it up with all of you...tear, drip, sniff!

Kal.xxx

Kalona's entry into Trine's journal

Trine's journal is titled "Blue is the colour of..." . It's beautifully made, and the more artists that add to it the better it gets. My interpretation of blue revolves around one of my favourite themes- the elements. Blue is water, which we cannot live without and is permanently under threat of contamination and shortage. I love it in all it's forms; liquid, ice and gas, but especially snowflakes.

It is a mixed media piece using paint, inks, gesso, transfers, stickers, beads, wire, gel medium, mica powders and various cuttings.

Kalona's entry into Lucine's journal

The journal is titled "Smile, do not fear". As it was the first one I had received, compared to mine I was amazed at the level of construction, detail and the whole journal look...it was amazing, made mine seem quite empty and bland, never mind, as my first one from scratch this is a big learning curve....

Nervous to begin, I took some time thinking about what I would add. I was determined to let the book  and fate dictate my piece.Once I had opened my file of cuttings the idea began to form, and off I went.

"Your heart is in my hands" is a direct response to the first spread...

 I have used photos and transfers, ink and stamps, acrylics, watercolour pencils,crayons,gesso,wet-felt and glass beads. I hope Lucine feels it has done her journal justice, it was quite a challenge!
xx

Louise's entry into Rachels 'Purple Owl Tree' journal ~ November 2011

Woohhoo

Here we go!

This is the first journal belonging to one of my fellow artists that I have worked in! It belongs to our gorgeous Rachel and her theme is Purple Owl Tree.

I am sorry about the pics but I did so want to share and I am using a very cobbled together system atm.