Thursday, April 29, 2010

Poetry journal! Artistic Mothers Group


Well, here it is, a month since I last posted. Of course, I wouldn't be me if I didn't feel guilty. Although, this time I don't feel that bad since I was dealing mainly with a family emergency that required much of my time and energy. I won't get into it on this blog, but let me just say that this past month has been very difficult. I did, however, find time for art, and I even took a small art journaling workshop that I will have to write about later, because tonight's post is all about my Poetry Journal. I've written before about the online group that I've joined through Trudy Callan's blog , the Artistic Mother's group. We are completing a series of projects in the book and posting about them on our blogs. Of course, I am finding myself very much behind now, but it's all about the journey (or passage, should I decide to be oh so clever). The book is written by Shona Cole, and I can definitely say that having Trudy host this group is a blessing because it is giving me the impetus to actually do the projects and not just look at the pictures. So, here it is, my Poetry Journal. I used a picture of me at two years, with my brother, probably about 6 months old here. I'm not really sure why I picked this picture, but it brings back all sorts of emotions, as my brother and I are not close. The color of the photo was altered in photoshop and printed on Fabriano Artistico paper that was first treated with the new Golden Digital medium in clear over a watercolored background. I colored in my dress with Caran d'Ache Neocolor 11 crayons. So, even though I'm feeling a little trepidatious about actually writing in the journal, I loved making it!

9 comments:

  1. Your journal is so sweet. I love all of the pink. And that is such a precious photo. You really aren't too far behind, but I wouldn't worry about it. I'm just so happy that you hung in there with all of the family stuff going on. That says a lot about you.

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  2. good for you for diving back in when you could. i, too, am returning from a short break.....nothing as intense as you, i am sorry to hear, i just needed some time to get my creative energies up to par again. so i have yet to begin my "poetry tote." you're not all that far behind, after all. i think the great thing about this experience is that we're allowed to take it at our own pace. welcome back & your journal is beautiful....:)

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  3. Hooray for you finishing your journal. And, so interesting about the photo you chose. I am glad you found some time to work on it.

    Like Dani I have yet to start my tote, but it was heavily on my mind today with lots of ideas so I think I will start very soon...

    I am excited to see what you do next:)

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  4. ooohhh..i love this...hope all is on track again with your family issues....i am yet to do my tote as well...which is what you will be up to now too....welcome back...xxx

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  6. I hope everything with your family is doing better.

    Wow, your blog is gorgeous, and so are your papers and poetry journal. And don't worry about being behind, I haven't even started my journal yet! I'm so glad to be a part of this group with all of talented women, and thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  7. This is beautiful! Don't feel guilty at all! I'm so far behind I haven't even posted my journal yet! Ack!

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  8. Hugs to you sweet Laura - I can understand that life has a way of throwing us a curve ball now & again. Hang in there & your journal is lovely what a nice way to express yourself!

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