Credits: Background paper by Gina Miller, Country Cottage Kit (SG 9/09); Elements: Tangie Baxter, Steamer Trunk, Suitcases Ticket 1; Tangie Baxter Parcel 1, Glitter Swirl; Newspaper Heart, Irene Alexeeva, Rule My World Kit (SG 2/09); Fonts: Happy and Outlaw
I have always loved the color orange. It reminds me of a really bright sun that can warm the soul. I also like the orange fruit. Hmmm, coincident? I don't think so!
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This is the earliest photo of me that I can remember. Was I a budding artist when I colored it at about age 6? Well, I've always loved color (especially orange!) so that might be why I almost destroyed the photo.
When I first started doing digital work, I made a tough decision not to correct my earlier desecration. I thought it would have changed the history of it so I left it as is. I did made black and white copies of it, but this is the version I like the best.
Well, I am behind in my art journal work already! We were in South Carolina all last week and I am still doing catch up. I still don't know if I am doing the art journal correctly, but as Tangie (the leader of our Art Journal Caravan) says, there are no rules. So, perhaps, as time goes on I will become more "artsy" in doing this journal. Until then, here is my second page.
Credits: Background Paper: Gina Miller, Country Cottage, SG 2/09; Embellishments: Note Cluster, Veronica Spriggs, In His World, SG 6/09; Newspaper Crown, Irene Alexeeva, Rule my World, SG 2/09; Tangie Baxter, Steamer Trunk: Tiny Page Frame, Passport WordArt6, Splat, Splatter 1, Stamp; Word Art: Vera Lin, Memories, SG 4/09; Fonts: Monbijoux, Impact.
I still have Itinerary #3 to complete before Friday so I better hurry up and get it started.
I joined Tangie Baxter's Art Journal Caravan for this year. There will be 52 entries (called Itineraries) for this journey. I hope I keep more up to date on this than I did with Project 365!
This is my layout for Itinerary #1. Our assignment was to choose our word for the year. My word is PATIENCE. I seem to have little of that lately, and now that I am aware of it, I will strive to be mindful of being patient--after all, it is the greatest virtue!
I chose my cluster elements very carefully. First, the luggage tag has the word PATIENCE inserted into it. Then I chose the gear because it moves slowly, the heart because patience is needed in any loving relationship, then the foliage because for things to grow we must have patience, the watch case because time is the most important aspect of being patient.
My layout doesn't look very "artsy" but I am hoping by the time my journey is complete, I will have learned something about doing an art journal and an improvement will be seen. Again, patience is the key--and, perseverance!
