Friday, May 20, 2016

handmade journal



i rediscovered the simple joys of 

hunting for a focal image,

 randomly ripping and tearing, gluing,

splash of serendipitous paint to prepare

journal pages.  then documenting bits of my 

life by journaling.  many of you know that

for many years,  i did this daily each morning

in my neighborhood cafe.   before realizing  

what happened i got away from this lovely 

habit.  looking back, i see that learning to paint  

took over.  but now i am delighted that there is time 

for both.  since i have had so many problems with collaging 

i am writing a future blog post on my favorite adhesives

including a personal adhesive mix,  



if you get a chance, click on the pop up gallery tab

to view the art in my most recent solo show. 



have a lovely weekend!


happy paint party friday to all who participate.
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artist hosted by kristen and eva weekly.  visit 
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23 comments:

  1. I LOVE that journal, BIG wow! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Thank you Valerie-Jael! Have a lovely week.
      ~Irene

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  2. Love the handmade journal ~ Beautiful! ~ have been doing a bit of that myself ~

    Happy Weekend to you ^_^

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    1. I enjoyed seeing your jovely journal entries this week!
      ~Irene

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  3. Great that you've find time for both techniques! Inspiring moments!

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    1. I wake up before the crack of dawn and go into my studio. It is such a welcoming spot! Thank you for visiting.
      ~~ Irene

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  4. I look forward to your adhesive post... Your personal adhesive mix sounds intriguing!

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    1. I will probably post about the adhesive on Tuesday or Wednesday. Thanks for your interest.
      ~~ Irene

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  5. Oh, I would love to hold your journal. :-)

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    1. Sooner than you think you'll be here! Time seems to fly by.
      ~~ Irene

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  6. Irene, lovely lovely journal with all those wonderful warm colors. I also enjoyed looking at the teabag girls blog and also at the popup gallery. You do great work whether it is painting or collaging. As for my portrait. I tried to do a self portrait several years ago and it ended up with 1/2 looking like my sister and 1/2 looking like me. I have tried to fix the eyes, the mouth, and other things. It is more in proportion than it was but it still looks like both of us!

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    1. I love the thought that the portrait has elements of you and your sister even though it started as a self portrait. Thank you for visiting the popup and teabags. I still have many more teabags to enter but it is a timely process.
      ~~ Irene

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  7. That sounds like a wonderful exercise, but I can see how time could be an issue. Blessings!

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  8. I love gluing and pasting. Collage is really fun. Great colors in your journal pages.

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  9. So good that you restarted that habit, it's so easy to let daily life take over and before you know it nothing has been done for months. At least that's how it is for me. Looking forward to your personal adhesive mix :-)

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  10. Your handmade book looks beautiful. Like one of those items you just have to pick up because it is so lovely and full of treasurers. Have a great PPF and enjoy the weekend, hugs, Rasz

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  11. This looks lovely Irene! I can't wait to hear what your personal adhesive mix is.

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  12. Journal looks warm and attractive like your photo! Have you tried matte impasto gel diluted with a bit of boiled water as adhesive? I find that I can stick stuff down and brush over it, then dry under pressure between layers of freezer wrap to stop it sticking to anything. Doesn't seem to stick to stuff later (with luck) - certainly doesn't feel sticky once dry like some mediums do.

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  13. hi Irene. Ohhh see all of your lovely art in the pop up gallery is amazing. I have told you this before but.... your art seems so effortless, soft and gentle bold and strong all at the same time. Your art evokes such emotion. I will stay tuned to read about the adhesives. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. I am SO interested to see what is on those pages! Wonderful little journal. You are such a creative person--you inspire me.

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  15. Wonderful warm journal...what an amazing trek through your exhibit! I am so happy to have been able to do that! What an exciting show you have going... I hope everyone gets a chance to click on that tab and check and study each wonderful piece...I am SOOOO impressed! I'm looking forward to Morags exhibit too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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