Vintage Moon Studio

more art journal pages...

A Mixed Media Journal

Who out there doesn't crave joy-filled and thoughtful inspiration? Judy Wise's new mixed media journal online workshop is proving to be the jumpstart I have been looking for, for a long time. Daily videos demonstrating techniques old and new, along with daily writing prompts make for an exciting way to start each day. A soft and gentle soul, Judy is guiding us along a new creative path that is helping me to see my world with fresh eyes. 

Our first assignment was to create a journal page describing our "perfect day". I am working in a larger format than usual (9x12)... a journal that I constructed many years ago that has been sitting on a shelf waiting for "something special". I can't wait to do more! 

Treat yourself and join along Judy's wonderful workshop (see sidebar link). You will not be disappointed. xo

 

       Shiva oil sticks on primed muslim

5x7

(now in the loving care of the west coast posse...)

 
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."   Albert Schweitzer

Such wonderful things are happening in my mailbox lately...

 
The excitement is in the anticipation!

A package lovingly wrapped by Lynne... who generously sent me two of her awesome 3-eyed beings. "My guys" are thrilled to be hanging with "her guys" ~

 
 
Then from the creative studio of good friend and traveling companion, Melissa comes this lovely ledger paper with one of her very pretty transfers ~

 
And yet more! Carol, a most talented artist and friend is always picking up little presents for me for my collections... on her recent trip to Brimfield she spied this amazing book and told me she was certain that I would do something wonderful with it. I already have ideas!

 
 
 

My heart is full ~ xo

Faces of a different kind...

I know... these are unlike anything I have done before. But Katie inspired a new kind of freedom to play and express those "darker" corners. She and Cindy laughingly called these my "angry men" series. The question was: why men and why angry?? Something to explore...

All paintings are oil Shiva sticks on textured, gessoed fabric and measure about 8x10.

I would love to hear your comments!

 
 
 

 

 

 

Quick sketching and a trip to Isabella Gardner Museum

Savoring the last gasps of summer...

  

and a recent visit to the Isabella Gardner Museum in Boston...

 

Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Journaling by the sea...

 

I have added a photo album of the some of the journal pages done each morning, sitting with mug of coffee in hand, watching the lobster boats haul in their traps and the gulls swooping in for a hoped-for errant treat!

Click on the link for more...

 

heARTstrings

Today was the day I had decided to pack away my art supplies... life has been overwhelming at times lately with little desire to create. But at the last minute I had a brief moment of - I don't really know what to call it - maybe inspiration. Not my usual style, but definitely from the heart...

8x8 watercolor and ink