The Artful Readers Club for January
Artist's Journal Workshop: Creating Your Life in Words and Pictures by Cathy Johnson Sat in front of a local church on a sunny Saturday, then picked some flowers to examine. I only had a pencil so I added the watercolor later. Armed with few supplies, I went to one of my favorite spots and doodled. Lines added in Photoshop before posting...timid me. Please note: I recommend this book for any artist at any stage...my reference to 12-13 year olds in this review, is remarked due to the value of journaling. It's actually a very sophisticated book on many levels. In a brief shuffle through the pages of Artist's Journal Workshop , I found myself conflicted. The book contains numerous examples of a style of art making that toggles between the hugely personal and a publishable 'look'. So, with that...the book set up on my shelf for nearly a year. Now, after an honest read, I still feel a bit conflicted...but in a way that offers some inspir...
That is awesome. I might be teaching a photojournalism class at HSU next semester. I'm talking with Mark Larson tomorrow. Do you remeber the name of the girl from the bat cave. I'm trying to update my website and I wanted to use that portrait I took of her for the Northern lights.
ReplyDeleteI really like flowers, however not in my house. they wilt and die and then I have to clean up the mess. Considering where I live I don't need them in my house either. I like the colors you chose and the different media gives the piece depth and form...Does it smell pretty too?
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