Spread 0097 - Operation 5" X 8 1/4 " Moleskine Acrylic paint, vintage and personal papers. I've been painting, collaging, layering all day. Maybe it's the heat here. I need a break. I need some space. I need to get out of my head. This is from one of my very first journals, a small [...]
Spread 0090 - "Cheeper" 17 June 2012 Vintage and personal papers, black and white gesso, acrylic paint, matte medium, matte varnish, Adirondack color wash sprays. Edited: 27 June 2012 There are many things about growing up on a farm I am nostalgic about, chickens are not really one of my favorites, chickens are mean generally. [...]
Spread 0088 - "Kings Hand" 18 June 2012 Vintage and personal images, acrylic paint, Sigano white gel pen, colored pencil, black gel pen. I just recently came back from a 5 day work trip yet it was not just a work trip it was also my own personal art retreat. I had five days of [...]
"Inspirations" Acrylic paint, Sigano white gel pen, black gel pen, Stabilo Biggie pencils, Sharpie china markers, pencils, black and white gesso. 19 May 2012 "Under the Surface" 19 to 24 May 2012 Vintage and personal papers and images, acrylic paint, black and white gesso, black brush pen, Sigano white gel pen, black gel pen. What [...]
Spread 0084 - Meditate 12 May 2012 Acrylic paint, vintage and personal papers, Adirondack color sprays, Signao gel white pen. The simple act of putting a pen to paper, drawing lines, letting your mind go free.
Bark Bark April 18, 2012 Acrylic paint, vintage and personal images and papers, matte medium, Sigano white gel pen, black gel pen. I am driven to express myself almost as if I am making up for lost time. I am driven to create, I must obey. Find your drive. Find your vision and find those [...]
"The Way You Talk To Me" Vintage and personal papers, Acrylic paint, ink, Sigano white gel pen. January 15, 2012 I find it interesting that those that are the closest to us can be the most cruel. Listen to the way you talk to those you love. Our words can be powerful. Choose them kindly [...]
Spread 0074 - "Emerging Man" April 01, 2012 Montana acrylic spray paint, Adirondack color sprays, Sigano white gel pens. I have been asked how do I do what I do? Where does it come from? My answer. I practice. A little at a time. I do this daily. I do the work. I listen deeply. [...]
BDG Journal Cover 09 April 2012 Vintage and personal paper and images, acrylic paint, Adirondack Color Wash Sprays, Dylusions Color Sprays, Montana Spray Paint, Sigano white gel pen, Puff pens, Michelle Ward stencils. Pentalic Recycled Drawing Book- 11x8.5 Inch The second cover of my new journals. Or as I like to think of them - [...]
Spread 0071 - "Abstract" Acrylic paint, ink. Things are not always clear, nor do they always fit neatly in a box. I remember in my youth I did not understand abstract art. Time changes everything.
Spread 0070 - "Earth/Sky" Tape, vintage papers and personal papers, acrylic paint, Adirondack color wash sprays, black gel pens, Sigano white gel pens. 03 March, 2012. You will always find in my art something grungy, this comes from my father. You will also always find something of nature and this comes from my mother. When [...]
Graffiti Journal Cover Sept 05 2009 to March 21, 2012. Spray Paint, Stickers, Press on numbers, Krill Paint, Sharpie poster paint pens, Signao Gel pens, Stabilo Woody pencils, Montana Acrylic paint markers, Sharpie China markers. Here is another visual journal cover. It may never be "finished" but here it is in the present moment. I [...]
4 February, 2012 One of my most cherished memories of traveling with good friends to Europe for the first time. Besides the amazing historic sights, having tea at Herrods in London, a very memorable lunch at Fauchon served by our most flirtatious waiter and chef in Paris. Made all the more sweet with fabulous friends. This page [...]
"Tea 4 Two" Acrylic Paint, Vintage images and personal images, black gel pens. 4 February, 2012 Remembering. One of my favorite memories of my mother is during winter months up in Montana, she would make us loose leaf black tea with milk and sugar. When we were done she would read my tea leaves. Sweet [...]
"Cut My Brain" 8 February, 2012 Paint, ink, vintage and personal images, gel pen. If they cut my brain will I still be me? Will you still love me? Questions without answers.
"The Language Of My Hand/My Secret Text" 21 January 2012 Vintage papers, gesso, acrylic paint, ink, tape, sigano pen. Another one of the great lessons at the house of Orly Avineri. Have you ever looked closely at your hand? You have a complete language there. It says so much. Also have you ever wanted to [...]
Spread 0059 - "Because I Have To" Crackle paste, vintage images and papers, paint, white Sigano pen. September 2011 I was in the middle of posting this spread when I happened to click on Kelly Kilmer's blog spread about Melissa Peacock's blog post and bam. It's all changed. Why do I do this? Why do I [...]
"Variations On A Theme" Vintage papers, Black Gesso, Ink, Acrylic Paint, Sigano White Gel Pen. September 2011. A variation on a theme started here. Perhaps the start of a series, a mystery? As always click on the image for a larger view.
"I Did Not Know" January 15, 2012 Vintage images, moulding paste, crackle paste, acrylic paint, inks, Sigano white gel pens. Discover your self.
"Circle of Friends" 3 December 2011 Ink, acrylic paint, vintage papers, black and white gesso, Sigino gel pens. We artists for the most part are solitary creatures. I most defiantly fit that description, I love to create alone. Through art journaling I have met some wonderful artists and made some amazing friends. Sometimes they know [...]
