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...


Castles in the sun even :-)
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nice card.I like castles..
ReplyDeleteLovely postcard. I didn't know about all the many castles.
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
Beauitful, I also didn't know about the castles, great choice. M
ReplyDeleteDearest Kelly <3, it is at the point of nothingness that we begin in the raw and it is at the pinnacle of discovery that we are made whole.
ReplyDeleteI love your comment at my place and send you blessings upon blessings of finding your truth.
Lovely postcard.
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Is that a deer walking along the wall??? :D I didn't know there were so many castles in Portugal either :D XXX
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