Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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This is a recent journal spread I've completed. It reflects my feelings for my granddaughter; realizing each time, I'm with her, how much she has enhanced my life.

I am so enjoying Pam Carriker's

online journal class. Her gentle way and creative ideas have really inspired me. She has really encouraged us to use our own images in our art.

Here; for this spread, the image on the left is actually a black/white print out of an old photo of me in my much-younger days :) The image on the right is of a black/white print out of a photo of Sophia. I've used just the faces and created my own funky bodies. The images are obscured with painting over them but are a great base for creating a meaningful journal page/spread.

How's everyone doing out there? I hope fine and we are half-way through another week already. Hope you are having a good one and your upcoming weekend will be relaxing and fun!

We've had steady rain, here, for the past few days; it's been much-needed but it feels, now, like it's not going to stop!

Thank you all for your continued support of my art and words, here, I wouldn't want to be without you!

Much love - Marilyn xxoo

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh I love, love, love this spread with the robins and the hearts and those blue eggs. All about nesting and mothering(grand). Just grand. xox Corrine

Sandy said...

Wow wow wow wow wow wow this is wonderful.
Amazing new journal art. Love the little flowers.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

The matching hearts that you and Sophia have in these spreads speaks volumes. That nest is so symbolic, too. This is a gorgeous journal entry. Love it all.

~*~Patty S said...

more precious pages Marilyn and brilliant using your own photos ... Love all of the sweet and tender touches ... just perfect for how you feel about this amazing little girl in your lives!
oxo

Janet Ghio said...

I really like your pages--wonderful idea about using the photos. I took a live class from Pam. She's a good teacher!

Martina said...

Just fabulous you have outdone yourself, Marilyn! I LOVE IT!

Barb said...

Oh Marilyn, so touching and lovely. This would make a wonderful gift for Sophia when she is older. Ü
Hugs,
Barb

Caterina Giglio said...

lovely sweet pages Marilyn and I so feel the same about you!! so nice to know you! xx's

Terri Kahrs said...

Your love for Sweet Sophia shines in every stroke and detail on this spread, Marilyn! Wonderful work - truly special!!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

johanna said...

another gorgeous spread... i always love to come to your blog!

Marilyn & Jeff said...

Your journal art work is wonderful. I love seeeing your work.

Createology said...

Isn't it wonderful to have inspirations shared with us so we might grow and experience even more of our artistic talents?!! Lovely journal pages and how special to honor Sophia. Happy creating...

jgr said...

What a cool idea to use your own face(s). Very inspiring.

roc said...

wonderful journal pages marilyn! pam teaches some great classes! so happy you are enjoying her. i personally think the world of her! and aren't grandchildren the best!! happy creating!

Laura Haviland said...

Wow what a clever artist you are "sweet" Marilyn.
How truly lovely,so special. A treasure forever more.
I love everything about this journal spread,amazing art work.
Thanks for sharing.
Love,Laura.xoxx

Poetic Artist said...

I really like this..It is wonderful. Sounds like you are enjoying the class.
Take care.
Katelen

Nancy said...

Marilyn, this is priceless...your heart is shining all through this beautiful page....

This will mean so much to Sophia when she's older....wonderful affirmation of your love for her....

Hugs sweet friend.....

Diane said...

Your journal spread is so special--you're benefiting very well from Pam's class--what an adventure this must be--to be in a class for a year.

Buffy said...

Oh I wish I could take pams journaling course, I love this page,especially love that you used your own images. Lots of great symbols in this one.

Patti G. said...

This is flowing with love Marilyn! It can be seen and felt! Sweet Sophia is such a joy......precious moments and precious artful expression of it!!!!!!!!!
Love it!
Hugs,Patti

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

So amazing, the pages have a very private character, really gorgeous.
Hugs Anja

Numinosity said...

This is so precious and amazing.
I'm inspired to do a sort of journaling about my mother and this kind of sparked me even more.
xoxo Kim

Peggy Beck said...

Another beautiful spread in your journal with such personal connection. You and Sophia remind me of my relationship with my grandaughter and it will grow to be more wonderful with each year.
Nice work as always Marilyn. Love

Alexandra said...

Marilyn your journal pages are stunning. I love the colors and the faces from you and Sophia. In Germany is raining too and you have with Sophia the sun in your heart. Hugs Alexandra

Sugar Lump Studios said...

very playful and fun! I also love the hearts (my fave) and eggs! You ROCK (literally)! :)