A brand new A4 Moleskin! I get that same feeling as when at school I started a new exercise book,, or indeed now when a new pretty notebook is fresh and clean and I have my pen poised over the first pristine page....
A small pleasure...
So...what theme this Art Journal? I have been thinking for some time to make one for my children, about me, about all the things they know about me and lots of things they don't know about me and it will be something for them to keep and read and look at when I am no longer here...
Today is a dark and dreary January day and my need for warm, summer sunlight is enormous...a yearning for long, light summer days filled with sunshine so I thought my first page would be about my need for sunlight and warmth...
This is totally done using KaiserCraft Acrylic paints as they have a gorgeous, creamy, quick drying, translucent quality so that building layers is fun ...
...some steps along the way...
I am linking to Paint Party Friday. If your want to see lots of great art why not pop over there and look at what talented artists are creating this week.
Also to Inspire me Fridays where Anything Goes this week.
And Artists in Blogland.
And Just Journals Link Party.
Thanks for stopping by.
Lesley x
48 comments:
Very elegant journal page ~ Great to make them for your children ~ I have an ongoing one as well ~ will finish it soon for my son ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ~
Beautiful pages and a wonderful keepsake for the children. Thank you for showing how you built the paints up. Have a great weekend, Annette x
Oh Lesley! You have inspired me to pull out my journal tonight! This is so beautiful...really gorgoeus layering! I am in love with it!
What a lovely thing to do for your "children" - I am sure they will love it when the time comes, hopefully not for a long time!! The background is fabulous as are all the elements you've put on the pages. As you have seen, I don't do a lot of actual journalling in mine, but I am getting more into it!
beautiful!
This is beautiful, it reminds me of an illuminated manuscript from the Middle Ages.
Beautiful pages, Lesley. I love the look of the dark blue agains those fabulous sherbet colors.
Beautiful warm colours and layering, and I love the border! Happy PPF!
This is gorgeous - beautiful work - love those colours x
Exceptionally gorgeous rich and lushious XOXO Zoe
your journal is beautiful!
I think that's a lovely idea and it's already looking so pretty. I always get so nervous starting a new sketchbook!
This is beautiful and oh so summery! I love it! Thanks for showing the steps, it's always interesting to see art progress!
Wonderful! Love seeing your process! Happy PPF xx
Beautiful pages Lesley and I agree what a wonderful keepsake.xx
Ohhh this is lovely what a wonderful gift for your children! Great to see how you built up that lovely texture and gorgeous bright colours!! Beautiful work!
This is so beautiful and loved seeing the steps.
This is a beautiful page and i loved seeing some of those steps... they do build up really beautifully... I love that dark blue... it makes it pop... happy PPF xx
Beautifully done!
I am in total awe of these pages.
Thank you for photographing the process.
I am your newest blog follower, too! :)
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Oh this is wonderful. How did you make do the blue border?
I love that you show how you do that. The writing is fantastic. . . the colors are amazing. . . Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Janet PPF
beautiful colors for your pages! I love them, very nice contrsast
Sunny and elegant at the same time. Love it!!
Fantastic and thanks so much for showing your progress, looks like you had a lot of fun. xox Corrine
Simply Glorious!
Oh Lesley this is soooo gorgeous! What a precious gift for your children! Happy PPF!
This is so beautiful!!! I love it. Your process photos make he happy, too! Thank you for crossing the ocean with this, to brighten my day! I have bright sunshine this morning, so I will send it your way in lots of positive thoughts! Kathy
Beautiful! When I first saw that first photo I was itching to find out how you did the background. And then you showed us!! Thanks so much!
Happy PPF!
A beautiful page and a great idea for the theme.
I feel like you - need the sun. Today is beautifully sunny but bitterly cold -20c. That helps somewhat (if I stay warm and by the window!) I also got one of those sun lights and am hoping it will help.
Such wonderful pages. I love seeing your steps.. Thank you!! Hope you are having a happy weekend.
Hugs, Linda
lovely lovely...and oh yes...new stationery...don't you love the smell too?...
Hi Leslie in the UK -- I think this is a great idea to write down our interests our children may not be aware of and I like your layering and would love to know what kind of pen you use to write over acrylics -- hint, hint. Blessings Terri www.morningdewdrops.com
lovely pages! happy PPF!
Beautiful page! I love the theme... definitely something I'm thinking about.
very warm and very happy! Lovely background!!!
:)
Gorgeous! This art journal is a fab idea. I might do that some day. :)
I smiled at the remembering...the feeling I had as a child of opening any notebook, art book or colouring book and it was brand new, waiting for me to make it into something special!!
As for the idea behind this journal...I think it's wonderful...and your children will be ever so glad and grateful that you have done this!
This is so appealing to me! Absolutely gorgeous.
xox
oooh, pretty, pretty!!! What wonderful textures and colors!! xoxo
Beautiful!!! Lovely colors and layers, and such a great idea for your kiddos. Also, thanks for showing your steps.
xoE
I love the idea of recording things for your family for the future an what a personal way to do it too. Your words and your art work.
I love the blue edges you've created and I'm with you 100% about the need for sunshine and warmth right now. I long for it too and wish so much I had a summer birthday and not a winter one!!
Hugs Lisax
I get the same feeling with a new journal and even just new notebooks and planners. So much potential! I really like the blue pattern you added around the edges!
Ohhhh I wish I could create Art Journal pages like yours. Beautiful.
Belated Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio
very pretty. I love the border.
Hi Lesley! I'm so happy to make your acquaintance. I just recently started posting on the Just Journals challenge, and am really enjoying the opportunity to greet and meet other artists!
What a gorgeous page! I love all of the layers and textures you've included--and it's so educational to see the various steps you followed to arrive at the finished product. I am always searching for new things to try, and I've been able to take away several ideas from your post today!
Looking forward to following you on the challenge page as well as here on your blog!
Beautiful pages Lesley,love the colours and blending!!
Beautiful work of art for the family.
I am a complete newbie at journals and finished my first two pages.Have joined up with Marcia link party as well and enjoying seeing everyones journals and being inspired.
Loved your step by step thank you.
Big hugs
Tracy
xxx
A fellow uk from Scotland
This is wonDERful! I love all the colors you used and the attention to detail...everything fits together so very beautifully!
I'm off to peruse the rest of your blog; and looking forward to all the treasures I know I will find!
I love your blog!! I am also an art journaler and so appreciated your colors and tutorial. I'm following your blog - beautiful!
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