When it snows I am filled such a magnificent feeling, okay, only when I am at home, warm and safe. I do not feel this way about snowfalls when I am driving. I wanted to be reminded of my snow feelings so I decided to create a journal page.
I began to flip through my art journals looking for a background. I often make backgrounds with no purpose in mind. This is quite handy when I need a starting point. A purple tag background seemed to fit my mood.
Blue paper punched snowflakes glued down.
A gently tracing of blue Inktense watercolor pencil around the snowflakes then a touch of glitter and gems. To create a place to ground the soon to be snowman, I cut text and watercolored it blue.
Added a snowman cut from textured wallpaper. He was covered in all sorts of colors of paint, none being the right color. Then a coat of gesso to tone it down. Still not happy with the snowman at this point.
More gesso on top of the snowman. Now I am happy with the contrast. Typed up & glued down a bit of journaling.
Since I’m sitting here looking out at the snow steadily falling here in Seattle (an unusual occurrence), this page really caught my eye. I love the tag background and the snowman turned out perfectly. I’m inspired to get my journal active again….thanks for the visit.
I love it. What a fun way to spend a snowy day. You make me want to try art journaling. Terah
Carolyn! This is so beautiful! Colors, textures, shapes! I love it. I am very new to art journaling. Taking serious baby steps. Your journals are lovely! Thank you for sharing you talents.
Carolyn, Thanks so much for visiting and also commenting on my blog. I am so glad I came by – I love this journal page you created!!! It is very magical. I agree, the gesso was the perfect touch for your snowman. I like your words too, and the way you have placed them as well. All very lovely!!!
I’m loving the whole page…the colors ..the textures….all say winter and calm….the snowman is perfect to my eye :0)
The colors are perfect for cold and snow. Just the right amount of sparkle. 🙂
Beautiful snow page, love it! Valerie
What a beautiful page you created here! Love the colours, and that snowman is so sweet! I absolutely love winter and snow, and just wish it would drop a few degrees and turn the rain outside into snow.
I love the snowman. He looks so frosty! It rarely snows here,and I can’t say I have any good feelings about it when it does, but this snow of your I love!
That is so beautiful!
Very pretty. Love the snowman. The textured wallpaper idea is great
Beautiful page! The colors caught my eye right away. And maybe because it’s going to snow here in CT tomorrow and I’m hoping it doesnt.
great use of texture, & color. you have captured joyfulness in winter.