Friday, December 4, 2015




i am normally a grab it as i go kind of artist.

i don't plant ahead.  i have all of possibilities 

in front of me and choose after the current color is 

down on the canvas.  i like the openhandedness of this

approach.   the other day i actually planned ahead.  i pre decided

on my color palate, set up all the paints that i thought i might use

along with the brushes.  it was, to my surprise quite enjoyable

to think about the painting and anticipate the colors together.

now i have two approaches.  have you noticed a particular way

that you approach your art?  are you intuitive, spontaneous, planned,

organized, methodical, quick, thoughtful?






i found this mixed media piece while putting my studio back

together after a plumbing leak.  it is collage and painted

in a wonderful  found book from the library sale.  the pages are

nice and  thick.




this week i am excited to announce that i have this sketch

in the new cloth paper scissors coloring book sketchbook








before a trip i always sketch the clothes i take.

i am a visual person and this makes it easier for me to

eliminate the excess and take a minimum in my carry on bag.

one of the editor of cloth paper scissors happen to spy

a tiny sketch on my blog and contacted  me for their book.

i am over the moon about it!










it's friday and i am posting along with other creatives 
at paint party friday.  if you get a moment during 
this busy time of year, grab a cup of tea and 
see what others have created this week.
thanks to kristen and eva for hosting.








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16 comments:

  1. sirkkisDecember 4, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Love your page! All elements look so good together. The face is mysterious and charming. Nice sketching too.
    Happy PPF ♥

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  2. Valerie-JaelDecember 4, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Love the collage and congrats on having your sketch in a book. Hugs, Valerie

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    1. Irene RafaelDecember 9, 2015 at 9:43 AM

      Hello Valerie-Jael, Thank you for visiting this week and for your comments. Have a lovely week. xo Irene

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  3. GigglesDecember 4, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Awesome Irene that your art was chosen for the book! I love that found piece of art the face is beautiful! I plan for a charity...but I usually paint intuitively what I see in the paint.. sometimes contrived other times not!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. Linda KunsmanDecember 4, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    congrats Irene-wow- it seems everyone is on the coloring book bandwagon from publishers to artists to buyers, to clubs etc.! Well, almost everyone:)

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    1. Irene RafaelDecember 9, 2015 at 9:44 AM

      Thank you, Linda. It seem that everything recycles, even the basic coloring book!

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  5. Paper rainbowDecember 5, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Irene I absolutely love your sketch. What a fantastic idea. I too am a visual organiser lists don't sit well in my head. I am going to do this in future! How amazing to have it published. You should feel very pleased with yourself!

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    1. Irene RafaelDecember 9, 2015 at 9:45 AM

      Oh, thank you, Morag. Let me know if you try sketching out your clothes. I've been doing it for years. I wish I kept all of the sketches :)

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  6. My name is Erika.December 5, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    Wonderful journal page. I love the shadow effect of the face. I usually work spur of moment also, but sometimes, it is fun to play in other ways sometimes, to keep it fresh I guess is what it does. Hope its a great weekend.

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    1. Irene RafaelDecember 9, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you for visiting and commenting Erika. It is always fun to do something outside of our normal boundaries.

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  7. Beth NiquetteDecember 5, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    What an amazing person you are! I would not have the patience to do what you do when traveling, that's for sure. :D I adore your painting and unusual canvas.

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  8. DVArtistDecember 9, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Love this page. It is soft and gentle to me. I am NOT a planner when it comes to my art. I see something in my head and go for it. It is the only part of my life that isn't planned. LOL

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    1. Irene RafaelDecember 11, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      I find the various approaches to art (and) fascinating ... each unique as is the individual. Thank you for commenting, Nicole. xo
      irene

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  9. johnDecember 20, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Wow! Published twice recently! Congratulations!

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