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...


Ouch, I can't see 3D... It looks like the guy is holding a huge cucumber?
ReplyDeleteHoping next weeks card is easier to look at! :)
lol, I was just sitting here wondering when I would get the chance to use my fancy smanchy movie glasses ;-)
ReplyDeletewell done'age
Oh I thought it was a fish but after Sandra's comment I see now that it's a vegetable !!! LOL A xx
ReplyDeleteOuch, detained for a bit, that's not good! He better be careful. Love the postage stamps.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cucumber! :) Great photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat Card...did gfet the 3d glasses...looks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteohh nooes I dont have the glasses but from the comments I am guessing it isnt a fish but a prize veggie lol
ReplyDeleteI love that your Dad is playing along too, hope to challenge him too.
Wowskers - that's some cucumber! Fun card and photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks all! It's a WORLD record cucumber...if you click on the image it will take you to the story.
ReplyDeleteHahahahaha.....took me a few moments , but that is a classic "net and Yahoo" :D Will be sharing that little gem with hubby later :D XXX
ReplyDeleteAnd there is me thinking I had drunk a glass too many!
ReplyDeleteJanet xx