Tuesday, December 30, 2014

In The Midst of Winter...

  So how was everyone's holiday so far?? I hope you had time to relax and celebrate amongst friends and family.  I finally was able to get some art done in my journals, including painting in my last calendar spread for this year:

                                                I had so much fun with all those bright colors!


 Here is a journal page that began with a layer of collaged papers before painting over it:


  This Albert Camus quote goes through my head quite often each winter as I dream about summer.  Recently I discovered there is more to the quote and I will share it at the end of my post - I LOVE it!

 Here's wishing you all a happy, healthy, artful, prosperous  2015 ! Thank you for a year of sharing your art, your friendship, your encouragement and many kindnesses. It has brought me more joy than you know. XO


           Linking to T Stands For Tuesday, Art Journal Every Day,  Art Journal Journey, and Paint Party Friday.

"...and that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there's something stronger - something better, pushing right back."    Albert Camus
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44 comments:

  1. ~*~Patty SDecember 30, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Super quote and your journal page is lovely dear Linda!
    Your December calendar pages certainly are festive and colorful just like the month.
    Here's wishing you a wonderful New Year...may all of your dreams come true my friend!
    oxo

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  2. Valerie-JaelDecember 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Happy New Year, health and happiness to you and yours! Thanks for joining us again at Art Journal Journey with this wonderful collage! Valerie

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  3. HalleDecember 30, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Love the calendar spread!! Happy New Year to you as well!
    Happy T Day!

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  4. DarlaDecember 30, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    That is a great quote. Your calendar pages are so colorful. Cheery on these somewhat dark days. Happy New Year and Happy T Day.

    Darla

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  5. Craftymoose CraftsDecember 30, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I really like the December ornament page in your journal, and that quote really touches me. Wishing your much art and happiness in 2015.

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  6. DianneDecember 30, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Love your journal pages, and the wonderful quote! Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  7. Bleubeard and ElizabethDecember 30, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    I really adore that calendar spread. You always come up with the most unusual way to document each day. Very, very clever. And that quote, in full, is wonderful. Boy, I needed that, too, since I woke to sub freezing temps and snow on the ground this morning. I could use that summer about now.

    I hope you and your family also have a wonderful, safe, and artful New Year, too, dear Linda. Thanks for sharing these wishes with us for T this Tuesday.

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  8. carol l mckennaDecember 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Lovely creations and divine New Year post!

    Happy New Year to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  9. Denise PriceDecember 30, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Great idea to draw ornaments for the days on the calendar!

    Have a Happy New Year and keep on believing in your Camus quote!!!

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  10. KrishaDecember 30, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    WOW! what a wonderful calendar spread!! LOVE IT!!

    Fantastic quote too.

    Happy New Year and thanks for stopping by my blog through the 2014 year.

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  11. TwinkleToes2dayDecember 30, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Your calendar page is AWEsome. What a joy to see a this time of year.
    Your journal page is wonderful, along with that excellent quote.
    Happy T Day & Happy New Year :o) x

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  12. joyDecember 30, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Lovely art works today, dear Linda! I love that quote, too - the next two months (January and February) are always the toughest to get through. But, once March arrives I feel so much more energetic, don't you? LOL

    Happy 2015 to you and your loved ones. May you have a healthy and artful year!

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  13. joyDecember 30, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Lovely artworks today, dear Linda! I love that quote too. The next two months (January and February) are the toughest ones for me. Once March arrives I feel a lot more energetic, don't you?? LOL

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

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  14. RitaDecember 30, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Love that quote! And both your bright calendar spread and the girl with the rose. Wishing you the same. Happy New Year and Happy T-Day!! :)

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  15. Divers and SundryDecember 30, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I'm carried away with your December ornament pages. So cheerful! Happy T Tuesday :)

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  16. dawnDecember 30, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Hello and Happy T Day! Linda, I love the festive calendar page, YAY!! Great way to end the year. That poem is so good, thank you. Happy to be friends with you and even sharing some happy mail this year, so sweet of you. Hope we can do more in the new year. Wishing all these to you also friend. Happy New Year!

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  17. PaintingWriteDecember 31, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    I really love this super colourful journal spread and i hope you don't mind if I make a note of that quote-is wonderful and really resonates with me. Wishing you a truly wonderful new year. Xx

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  18. suziqu's thread worksDecember 31, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    Such a beautiful journal page and a super quote!

    Linda I want to wish you a promising New and better Year filled with joy, happiness, inspiration with times of stillness, contentment and inner peace as well as some small blessings!
    xox Suzy

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  19. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 31, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    It is a beautiful piece of art! Wishing you a Happy New Year.

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  20. froebelsternchenDecember 31, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    AMAZING art dear Linda ! I so enjoyed this year with your art and your blog!
    Thank you!
    Happy New Year to you!
    xoxoxo
    Susi

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  21. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLADecember 31, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    I love your calendar pages. Hope you had a blessed Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year too!

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  22. Gillena CoxJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    i think my resolution this year is to start journaling some drawings

    Happy New Year ☆´,•*´¨★ Ձ๏15

    much love...

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  23. My name is Erika.January 2, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Love the journal page with all the ornaments. How festive and clever. And your quote page is one of my favorites. It is a great quote and a great girl you drew. Happy New Year Linda. Hope it is a fantastic one!

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  24. FayeJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    I love the "in the midst of winter" painting. Very beautiful and a great quote.

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  25. Joy MurrayJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    The push and pull of life is hard to navigate at times, so it's nice of you to share Camus' wisdom. Love the paintings, especially the one with summer inside you. We all need to learn to carry our own weather with us. Have a great New Year!

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  26. LeoviJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Yes, I love, fun colors! I wish you a happy 2015 full of light dawns that fill you with vitality and beautiful sunsets that cover your tender heart!

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  27. katJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Your December page is bursting with joy and bright colour, just great! Happy New Year to you! xx

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  28. sharonJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Wonderful pages and that quote speaks to me! Happy New Year!

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  29. JoJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    great journal page, linda. wishing you peace.

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  30. minnemieJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Your ornaments look so round! Lovely. Happy New Year!

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  31. ChristineJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Lovely work and thanks for sharing the quote, I love that too. Happy New Year!

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  32. BLOGitseJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:12 AM

    Creative this year, all the best!
    Summer, I dream about it too :)

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  33. AppleApricot WenJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    Happy new year to you too! I love your use of bright happy colours Linda, and beautiful girl! Coming over from Julie's blog.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    love the pages especially the one about winter and summer..happy arty new year and thank you for your lovely comments on my blog

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  35. JenHoneyJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Love that quote! Happy New Year.

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  36. sheila 77January 3, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    What a jolly, happy, colourful December calendar, that would be such fun to fill in.
    It's a great quote to show us and I really love how you have illustrated it with your sweet, friendly lady holding her heart flower.
    All the best for 2015.

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  37. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Happy New Year, dear Linda. Beautiful, energetic, full of love and expressive pages. Thank you for sharing!

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  38. KristinJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Oh yes! Wonderful quote - and I love the journal page inspired by it! Gorgeous colors and details in all. HAPPY NEW YEAR - I look forward to watching you in 2015! xoxo

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  39. GigglesJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Gorgeous baubles in your December Calendar! Happy New Year Linda and thank you for sharing such a beautiful side of yourself! Wonderful Camus quote too!

    Hugs Giggles

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  40. Ritu DuaJanuary 4, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful! Wish you a splendid 2015!

    http://beneathmyheartart.blogspot.ae/2014/12/budding-wings.html

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  41. Gloria j ZucaroJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Hello and Happy January 2015. I love your beautiful bulbs and ornaments. They are a celebration. I admire your journal pages and am looking forward to all created in the new year.

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  42. JKWJanuary 4, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful journal page. Have a happy, healthy and safe 2015. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  43. Annette P.-L. January 5, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Both are wonderful! Great the bright colours in the first one! Especially I like the second picture! It´s beautiful!
    Thank you for visiting my blog! Happy new year to you!

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  44. K J DJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Beautiful calendar pages Linda..... will you be doing these again in 2015?

    I love the journal page and the oh-so-true quote :)

    I hope you and your family have a healthy and happy 2015

    Karen x

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