Monthly Archives: April 2012

Clean House, Messy Art

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Carolyn

I have noticed that the cleaner my house is, the messier I like my  art.  Not that my house is that clean, just cleaner than it was in the past…Perhaps the messy teenager in me is finding its way out … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling | 19 Comments

It Became Too Precious

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Carolyn

As I looked at this painting at various stages I realized I thought it was precious.  That is a wonderful thing when talking about time with my kids, date night with the hubby, or a girls night out my  friends.  … Continue reading →

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Messy Flowers

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Carolyn

I was hearing voices today- the paint was calling to me- beckoning me to get my fingers messy.  Perhaps that was because I was toying around with the idea of a manicure- not anymore.  I get way too much gesso … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Mixed Media | 20 Comments

Releasing Emotions onto My Art Journal

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Carolyn

I was full of feelings I didn’t really want.  Logic told me to let them go but I was just holding on to them.  To help me process the emotions I started scribbling my thoughts in gelatos on a big … Continue reading →

Posted in Mixed Media | 16 Comments

Messy Hands

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Carolyn

Sunny Weather +  Paint= Messy Hands On a beautiful spring day my daughter and I went out to the picnic table and started finger painting.  Time stood still as we painted together.  A joyous day. A magnificent day. The best … Continue reading →

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Joyful Singing

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Carolyn

We’re a family who loves music.  Absolutely no discernible  musical talent but what we lack in talent we make up for in enthusiasm.  Imagine 4 tone deaf people with one mom who can’t keep a beat or remember many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Journaling, Mixed Media, video | 18 Comments

1 Year Anniversary

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Carolyn

It is hard for me to believe it has been 1 year since my first post.  I remember all the nervousness that went into a blog post in the beginning.   The scrapbooker in me decided to get my blog printed … Continue reading →

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