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...
Ooooh this is lovely!
ReplyDeleteShe's fantastic! Love her attitude and those colors!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this piece!!!!! Great work!! keep it up! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful media to be working in! I"m loving the variety I'm seeing in 29 faces. Thanks for sharing,
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O I really like this "underwater-look" and her cute freckles ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove her! I really like the movement in the picture. All your faces are great. I'm loving seeing all the different styles, mediums used etc...Have a great week!
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