Getting Through Winter

 

  There were lots of snowstorms not only here in the US but also places in Europe, so I do hope you all fared OK and didn't lose power. We lucked out again and got just two inches of snow but I know that the NE coast from below Delaware and up through New England got hammered 😞! We must keep reminding ourselves that this too shall pass and spring is coming. We got through January, right?

 I've had lots to keep me busy and inspired in the art room. My new goodies from Joggles arrived!

 I used a GC given to me for Christmas and ordered from the new Dina Wakley release (the white journal is the only older product). I just can't get enough of her things!! My DW kraft journal is almost filled but unfortunately they were sold out at Joggles. I opted to try the white journal because I find I am loving this square format  6" x 6" size. The pages are very heavy cotton rag watercolor papers and will stand up to anything I throw at them😁.

 This is the first page I did in the new journal using mostly the new supplies. I used a paint over technique on the Church Doodles face stamp as taught by Dina on FB. Her "Art of Dina Wakley" page has tons of free art videos and demos, and in honor of her newest release she shared a video a day for the week:) Art classes (both free and purchased) are THE only reason I go on FB.

And now another kind of art break before going on to another journal page. Back in November my hubby and I went for the first time to the Reading Public Museum (less than an hour's drive from us) to see a special exhibit of Katharine Hepburn's clothing from her stage and film career. She has been my #1 favorite actress for as long as I can remember and this exhibit literally brought me to tears. I'll share some of the too many photos we took in next week's post. 

 For now I have this painting from the museum to share for T Stands For Tuesday:

 See the glass in the gentleman's hand? Cheers!

 As we went up to the second floor for the exhibits these stunning stained glass windows took up the main wall:

and here's a pic of the description in the brochure:

 In addition to the Katharine Hepburn exhibit there was a special exhibit running called Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar. It was a fabulous exhibit- room after room of guitars from the oldest harp like instruments all the way up to the present styles!! Alas I have no photos cuz I used up my phone space and power on the Hepburn exhibit, but we spent much time there - so interesting and cool! Please go here if you wish to read a bit about it. We liked this museum so much that we will look for any new exhibits that come and will definitely go. There is a really nice walking park there as well so perhaps we'll picnic😉.

 And now here's one more journal page:

 I chose to do another piece of art around my word of the year "intention". The quote is by Mike Fotheringham. I used all Dina Wakley supplies except for the white Posca pen. I will join Art Journal Journey one last time for the theme of "Let's Face It" (new theme coming for February); Try It On Tuesday (theme is "Add a Quote"); and Paint Party Friday.

 Will be by to visit and see what you've been up to. Take care, and stay warm 🤗.

            “Art should be something that liberates your soul.”      Keith Haring