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...

Live Lyrics:
ReplyDeleteShe came without warning
like an angel come from heaven in the night (heaven in the night)
her kiss makes me tremble
so she pulls me close and holds me oh so tight.
And suddenly, out of the blue she starts singin'...
Oh babe, let my lovin' ease your pain
Bring your burning skin to my river once again
I'll give you life
Oh baby, let my lovin' ease your pain
I'll give you life (oooooh)
I'll give you life, yeah baby (oooooh)
I'll give you life (wooohooohooohooohooo)
Oh baby, let my lovin' ease your pain
Bring your burning skin to my river once again
I'll give you life
Oh baby, let my lovin' ease your pain, yeah yeah
Bring your burning skin to my river, oh to my river
I wonder if this image is connected to the above lyrics? In any case, I think there is something beautifully sympathetic between the look of the goblin and the viewer. Such a beseeching look, such a self-identification with the face.
The ogre has a charm and a beauty about her. She has high cheekbones, fine lips, big blue eyes... She is very feminine.
But the horns - like bull's horns. Does she have a horrible temper which she regrets?