Art Journal Collaboration...

I am soon starting a collaboration with a fellow artist in Virginia on a pair of art journals that emphasize infusing each day with art and and incorporating it more fully into our lives. I'm very excited to see she's begun working on the first page!

Carole and I have talked a bit and clearly being creative daily means a lot to both of us. Each of us are doing our darndest to incorporate our passion for creativity into our lives personally and professionally. (As a matter of fact, you can take a look at her zine Paperpourri.) Art is more than just something we like to do--it's something we need to do and love to share!

It's always nice to run into kindred spirits and share the journey...

Altered Journal - First Paintings

Rubrum Lily and two cats. Watercolor.

Altered Board Book

My first altered board book was a birthday gift to my Lover.

I chose this book (it is about 7"x7") because it had six tabs that run down the right hand side. (You can see them in the first and third photos.) I used each tab to hint at spread content. I applied fresh background papers to page so I didn't need to sand or prime/gesso. I purchase most of my board books at a local discount store. They often have unusual shapes and sometimes windows and pockets. And when I find a shape I like, I stock up.