Friday 2 March 2018

March Already



Hi

This is my first post in a long time.

Even though I've not been posting here I haven't been idle so 

I thought I would stop by and share some of the projects 

I have been working on recently.


I thought I would start off the year by making my own Art Journal.






It started life as a  Strathemore Mixed Media pad.

 I used the back board as the front and back cover and bound it with coptic stitch.





I am currently working on the first page. This is how it looks up to now.




I used my new set of Neocolor II's, gesso, black acrylic and my new

full set of Prismacolor pencils.




Just look at those colours!

 I was undecided for a long time as to whether to invest is a set of

Prismacolors owing to reports of a lack of quality control 

but at the price on Amazon for a full set I decided it was worth taking the risk

and they all look in good condition. 


I also made this little book from 3x3in cardboard pages,stamped

tissue paper images and some of my citra-solv papers




Here is some pics of the finished book.








And just before I sign off here is one last pic.


Queen of all she Surveys.
watercolour on paper

I hope you have enjoyed catching up and thanks for stopping by.

XXX


8 comments:

  1. Wow! Beautiful work! I love the tissue paper pieces in your small journal. Your first page is coming along nicely in your new larger journal.

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  2. Your both girls are lovely. The little book is really charming ❤

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  3. Your copic stitched journal is fabulous looking-so well done!! Lovely ladies. What a super set of colored pencils to play with-wow! Really love your little collage book and pages. Happy PPF!

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  4. You sure have a lot going there, and those yummy colors is to die for. Enjoy a lot using them.

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  5. You have been a busy little beaver, indeed! LOVE the journal. Did you enjoy making it? I find sewing the signatures together is kind of zen....or maybe that's just me....lol. ;)

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  6. Wow. I love how you stitched this book. The art is lovely and it is good to see you back.

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  7. Love.y art and oooo....lovely pencils....I got a beautiful set for Christmas off my husband...so much fun to use....happy ppf...x

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  8. Hello Carol! It's great to see your work. You have been busy! Your coptic stitched journal is perfect. I hope you have fun in it.
    ~~ Irene

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