...and I'm wondering what I accomplished in the studio. Maybe it was not so much!
I used some experimentation with paints to spruce up a journal page
and turned some other colour exploration into tags.
I sprayed the alcohol ink pieces with workable fixative so further play could ensue, and now I'm chomping at the bit to get at them with
something more.
I made some birthday cards (sorry no photos) and enjoyed the beauty of the irises in John's garden area.
I took some time to enjoy the photos of our visit last week with Meg and Paul, knowing they'll be able to return a lot sooner than in three years' time, and isn't that a gift!
It's most certainly a wonderfully creative life in this little town - may you be able to say the same about yours!
Love the experimentation on your journal page. Lots of lovely little marks and texture there. Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteAnd beautiful irises. We have a couple by our gate that have popped up even though winter has just arrived with a huge gust of wind and a lot of sideways rain!
Crazy that you've got irises popping up even with winter arriving...Mother Nature is obviously confused!
DeleteThanks for the kuds on the journal page - I'm just really loving experimentation right now, and playing in a journal is so freeing!
Hi Win, the week may have gone quickly but you certainly made the most of it with these gorgeous pieces of art. The colours and the patterns you've created are amazing. I love the Iris's they are so beautiful and great colour too. Loving the photos too. It's great to have friends to share your life. Take care and have a great weekend. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela - nothing more fun than playing with colour and texture I'd say! Hope you've had a great week and have done the same! xo
DeleteWouaouh, first, I have to tell you that the place where you live looks great! What luck!
ReplyDeleteYour friends seem really nice; and you can congratulate John for me, his irises are absolutely gorgeous.
It feels good to have a few hours out of the studio once in a while, doesn't it?
After that, I can see that your experiences always serve you to create magnificent works. I really like the diary page; you do true original things. I envy your inexhaustible creativity dear Win.
Have a good time and continue to rejoice us at each of our passage dear friend.
Thanks, Sim - we do live in a little bit of heaven, with orchards and wineries all around us, and a steady and heady diet of flowers from April through to October.
DeleteAnd yes, getting out of the studio is as much fun as being in it, and both inform the other of course. Nothing like ramping up the creativity! xoxox
Hi Win, I saw your question about the card I made. It is a 'Tripple Floating Diamond card@ and I will do a tutorial on my blog when I've finished it but if you want to see it now there is one on YouTube and I hope this link will work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBsLMY7FJv0 but I can't promise. Good luck. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, Angela - it does work and I can now take a look and see whether the spatial relationships will do me in. :D xo
DeleteIt looks like a wonderful week to me, fun artwork, gorgeous iris, (that maroon one is to die for) And the company of great friends in beautiful surroundings. Wishing you all the best. Hugs, Deann
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly was a treat, Deann, most particularly for visitors from out of town. It's been waaaaaaay too long since we've seen these friends, and we all loved the interaction!
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