Welcome June! Here's to wishing everything and everyone affected because of the Covid -19 pandemic will continue to move forward and work its way back to business as usual. I am so bummed that hubby and I had to cancel yet another planned beach trip for next week but you can bet we're gonna make up for it eventually;)
Above is just a detail of this journal page:
This page was done on a canvas page in the Dina Wakley Media Journal. The card is a 3" x 5" index card I had made last year for the Daisy Yellow Index Card a Day Challenge. I am attempting to repurpose small art projects such as this and a circle art challenge I also did last year. I just added the stitching to the completed card. Products: acrylic paints; Tim Holtz Stencils-Linen, Numbers; White, Genetian Marabu Artspray (used to make the drips and drops).
Joining Art Journal Journey for the new theme this month "A Stitch in Time"; the Simon Says Monday Challenge "Make Your Own Background".
Speaking of index card art, the ICAD Challenge has begun and the challenge is to make art on an index card each day June 1 thru the end of July- 61 days total. Tammy has been hosting it for 10 years now but this is only my second time. We'll see if I reach the end this year again:)
Here is my first card:
My plan is to use all the gelli plate techniques I have tried on the index cards and then keep it simple by using a short quote/affirmation along with washi tape. This quote is a fave of mine and is an old rubber stamp from PSX. I'll also link this to the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge (Anything Goes). I'll post my cards daily on Instagram but for my blog I'll post what I've done once a week.
For my T Stands For Tuesday entry:
Prep work (along with a glass of Pinot Noir) for a pasta dish I made with chopped roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. This is a Spring/Summer go to meal for hubby and I. Cheers!
Lastly, another journal page I recently shared on Instagram:
Again, in a Dina Wakley Journal. This was part of her Daily Demo lesson on using black gesso. Dina's Daily Demo lessons are all on her blog and You Tube. The black gesso was brushed over a watercolor journal page. The masks for the figures were cut from some figures I made and printed out from Dina's Figuratively Speaking online class. Dina Wakley paints and collage tissue words were used along with white gesso, a black Fude pen and orange Posca pen for the spatters. This page definitely went through an ugly phase and I almost gave up- but I am so glad I didn't cuz I love the end result!
Joining in at Paint Party Friday also. Wishing you sprinkles of happy colors throughout your week.
" Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Wassily Kandinsky
Linda this is a great post. Sorry about your trip. It is a crazy place we are living in. Your art as always is just gorgeous. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. I enjoyed your newest art and I like how you have repurposed. I don't know if I could keep up with an art piece every day but always sounds like a great event.
ReplyDeleteYour pasta dish sounds perfect for this warmer day.
Sorry your trip to the beach got cancelled hopefully soon.
Happy T Kathy
Hi Linda this is the ice cream maker I bought-I read allot of reviews and this one from different sites many liked Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker - Silver I got mine at amazon but now I see they have raised the price by $20.00 more. but this one was more expensive at other sites 150.00 or more. I hope to get it this week
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DeleteI'm sure you and your husband were looking to spend time at the beach, but it will happen eventually.
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on posting my ICADs on Friday. I shared my first one earlier today. I'm hoping to find others who are making them, so I can visit them, too. I'm not on any social media site except Blogger, so that limits what I can and can't see.
I like how you are repurposing your old ICADs. I have 8 years worth, so I could make art forever, and not get rid of all mine. I love all three art pieces and was delighted to see one of my favorite ways you make your art was in the DW Media Journal.
Your meal looks delicious. That looks like my share, where is yours (GRIN)? OK, just joking, but this looks wonderful. Thank for sharing your art, your ICAD, your shrimp/pasta dish and your wine with us for T this Tuesday.
Wonderful, colourful art, as always. And your food looks yumms. Have a great new month, happy T day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteTo your trip soon!
ReplyDeleteI love your works and would love to taste the pasta, happy T-day to you!
Nice mix of artwork. You always have something great to show us. I like the patterns on your china, especially the plate on the right. Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy my visit to see your wonderful art projects. Thank you for linking one up with the new theme at Art Journal Journey.
ReplyDeleteThr photo of your food looked delicious.
Happy T day wishes Linda.
Stay safe.
Yvonne xx
You have wonderful journal pages ~ Canvas? What type of journal is it? Did you make it? The page creation is divine, creative and colorful ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteBe Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It is the 8" x 10" Dina Wakley Media Journal. It has canvas pages, cotton rag watercolor pages and kraft pages in this one. I got mine from Jogggles.com
DeleteYour pasta looks delicious, and you've paired it with the perfect drink :) I like the flower patterns on your dinnerware. Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork, so much happy inspiration! Your meal looks yummy too, I'd love to try the shrimp 😀. Happy T Day wishes! Stay safe and well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated by the Dina Wakley Media Journal, Linda. I'd love to get one next time (if ever) we go north of the Border again. Beautiful canvas page.
ReplyDeleteLove your ICAD, as well as the idea to use gel printing. I have the small (3-inch I think) gel plates, so that would really work well for me. Gosh, I get so much great inspiration on your blog!
Love the colors on your last journal page. Very striking.
Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
Ooh your Art journal pages are Amazing Linda !! Love the great colours, and the beautiful themes, your Icad is lovely and very happy. Delicious your meal, Happy T-day ! I love artichoke hearts!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very nice week and month, stay safe and big hugs
Caty
Happy late T day. I am finally getting around to visiting. Hope it was a nice one. And I love your latest AJJ page with thr stitching. Very cool Dina style page. I hope you have a great June. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYour Dina Wakley journal is looking good. I love all your layouts this week. That pasta dish looks amazing! I bet it tasted good.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
Sorry your beach trip had to be postponed. Hopefully, it won’t be long before we can resume normal lives. Good for you for joining the ICAD challenge. Impressive. I like your plan for a theme. Oh and dinner looks yu-mazing. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer that you still can't go to the coast. It's very disappointing. But we are all in the same boat, and one day you'll get there.
ReplyDeleteYour canvases are wonderful. And your index card challenge sounds really tough, but I'm looking forward to seeing them together with all those great quotes.
Yumm, your pasta dish looks so delicious. You make my mouth water.
Sorry for the late comment,
Happy belated T-Day,
Lisca
Beautiful index card creation ~ love the dynamic colors and quote ~
ReplyDeleteBe Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Sorry to hear about your cancelled trip, we have had a trip to the uk cancelled but it’s better to be safe than sorry, your artwork looks great, I’ve never tried black gesso! I’m messy enough with the white stuff, LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week, keep safe, jan x
Sorry to hear about your cancelled plans. Your journal page is lovely. The canvas background certainly gives a unique look that I love.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a beautiful contribution to AJJ: A stitch in time!
Love the ICAD, I had thought I might join in, but want to continue with my 100 day project bird mail art! I love the Dina Wakley art, especially the last one! I guess that the pasta tasted delicious with those additions! Apologies for the late visit, our internet, which hasn't been so good lately suddenly went right down yesterday and was only restored mid morning today(a local issue)Belated Happy T Day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteYour journal page is a stunner, Linda. I just love it and the words are wonderful. I've had black gesso for years and not used it once, so you've inspired me. I really ought to look at Dina's classes.
ReplyDeleteAll your art is gorgeous, as ever. Best of luck with your repurposing. We amass so many 'bits' in our playtimes that it's a great idea.
There will be more beach trips. Far better to still be here. This won't last forever.
Happy June!
Cath x
I am one of the shielded people and I so long for the day I can visit a beach again. Only one month to go and I might be off for the day but i will observe social distancing as I think that will be in place for a long time yet.
ReplyDeleteI love the first journal page you show us - I have never used a canvas page and have always shied away from it but looking at this I can see how your idea of the iCad could be used. I might try it plus you have reminded me I need to join in the iCads and do one each day - so that is four for today.
Love your next page - very Dina Wakley style but still so much your own. Love the colours you used.
Hugs Neet xx
If we all 'held up our light' maybe it would help heal our world ~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations, Linda and even your meals sound wonderful ~
You asked about the 'blogger format' ~ no I am not there yet ~ still struggling ~ having problems with being able to select my photos among other issues ~ How about you?
Be Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThese are colorful special works of art from you. I love this and your food is delicious.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Elke
Great art and pasta I luv very much yum-me
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF
much love...
Such lovely pieces. The purple one has fun details! Love the hold up the light one.
ReplyDeleteImpressive art as always.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and safe and good weekend xx
Lovely journal page.
ReplyDeleteLovely work Linda, summer is cancelled in Toronto too, all the fairs and festivals, unreal, we took so much for granted.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations and wishing you a Happy Weekend ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteBe Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores
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I liked the ones you shared on IG. I have to check that gesso out. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Oh what a meal, yummy! Would be perfect for me. I love seafood but my hubby eats only salmon, sigh.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a colorful post!