Friday, December 27, 2013






the experimenting continues since my classes and workshops are on hiatus.

i am making collage papers using  citrasolve squished into national geographic pages.  

i am hoping it would be a good presentation for my

experimental art group.  a lot of it comes out an inky mess but there are some gems.






in the meantime i received this beautiful journal 

in the mail from my generous friend, john.  

since he retired from teaching special ed he has

a creative fire lit under him.  check his blog to

see what he has been doing. 











i decided to use this journal for citrasolv experiments




here's my first page




during the closing of a year, i reflect on 

the words of the insightful poet, mary oliver


i am sorry not to know who posted this from pinterest


i am grateful to walk the creative path with 

friends, family and my health that support me.

i think of the people in my immediate circle and extended 

friendships who are challenged with health,

emotional issues or losses.  i wish i could wrap 

them in wings of love.  


view coming as i approached home





blessings to all in the new year.

XOXO


posting today with friends at paint party friday



16 comments:

  1. I would love to experiment with Citrasolv - I even have a bottle of it. I just need to go to the thrift store and get some old National Geographic.

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  2. I've never done that type before but it is beautiful. I have read of other artists using Citrosolv. Your photo of the sky is gorgeous.

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  3. Friends of the library stores usually have tons of Nat Geos.
    Thanks for the inspiring ideas.
    Love that calico sky.

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  4. I never tried Citrasolv, I don't even know what it is.:) Hello Irene. I popped in to wish you a very Happy New Year. Enjoy 2014. The photo of the sky is just awesome. Love your journal pages. Take care.

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  5. Citrasolv is a magical product with amazing effects. I find drying the papers the biggest problem at this time of year ( Its very cold and wet here) I love how you have used it in your journal pages. The poem is a delight!! Frolicsome is now to be my word for 2014 ;) I have so enjoyed connecting with your posts over the past year Irene, your work is beautiful and inspirational. I wish you a very happy and creative 2014. x

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  6. I shall steal that quote immediately! Brave you to start on John's lovely journal! Happy New Year, Irene, and looking forward to your next endeavours.

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  7. Thnx for sharing the link to your friends' blog! I love the present you got and your citrasolv experiments look very interesting. I can see all kinds of shapes and figures in there ... ;-)

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  8. Your journal and your new sites are looking so wonderful, dear Irene! I am looking forward to see more of this amazing technique.
    Have a very very happy new Year and lots of love and creativity!
    Erika

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  9. What fun art pages you've created, I'm not familiar with this process, but so interesting! And the fabric gift book cover is delightful! Happy 2014!

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  10. Your collage and journal art are very inspiring! Love the texture and technique. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations in the future and wishing you a happy PPF and Happy New Year!

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  11. I have never heard of citrasolv before but it looks a fascinating process, your pages are rich and beautiful. I love that poem very much. Thanks for the link to your friend's blog, his book cover looks wonderful. happy New Year and I look forward to seeing your wonderful work in the coming year.

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  12. I love to see colors and images emerging from such experiments. This is a wonderful post! Thanks for sharing your work and enjoy your new journal.

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  13. What a joy to see your post and found your blog :) Citrasolv is so magical! Looove the figure that emerge in the end...very cool! "frolicsome" what a great word for the new year to come ;) Hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all the best for the new year to come ♥ Conny
    Piaroms Art Journaling

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  14. I always enjoy your art and you too understand to combine it with beautiful and meaningful words!
    Love your openness for new things, experimenting with citrasolv is something I want to try some time as well. The fabric covered journal is wonderful!
    Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
    Ilona

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  15. oh wow!! these pages are amazing!!!

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  16. I enjoyed reading your interesting post and looking at all your pictures - particularly the partly obscured lady, and the Mary Oliver quotation. And what a wonderful sky to photograph, I love clouds so much and all the colours in this apparently monochrome photo are so interesting and subtle.
    I also love the though you have expressed of wishing you could wrap us in 'wings of love' - thank you.
    Happy New Year to you and yours.

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