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...


Very pretty <3
ReplyDeleteGreat card! ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat card, I love the colours. A xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous black & white pen & ink? or is it scratchboard? or is it digital. Lettering beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cynthia! It's all digital.
DeleteNicely done! Love the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteNice darling! even though it's Canada, it gives me a Warhol/Factory vibe...kinda 60's mod/grunge. Well done. Very Canada-sexy! Rob
ReplyDeleteDigital art is amazing to me- must settle down one day to work in this medium-NICE job
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I am only just learning about digital art. You are way ahead of anything I can achieve. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
Really cool look and I love the slightly Canada! nice work! M
ReplyDeleteHahaha... love the dialogue :D Canadian hearing deficiency epedemic lol :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful imag! Love the chosen color palette. :)
ReplyDeletereally striking - a great card
ReplyDeleteJan
Super card, very striking.
ReplyDeleteJen x