tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post4047965235564694741..comments2023-11-02T09:41:20.984-04:00Comments on Paisley Rain Boots: Longing to BelongSarah Huizengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-27867293102814166262018-11-06T20:44:46.932-05:002018-11-06T20:44:46.932-05:00These are beautiful pages, Sarah. I love reading a...These are beautiful pages, Sarah. I love reading about people's life journeys, how the road is always moving out in front of us, and we never know where it will take us. I always look forward to seeing your journey; thank you for the links you share with us.Electric | Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047673548169562279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-24805011450600864712018-11-04T15:47:22.891-05:002018-11-04T15:47:22.891-05:00Oooooooo! I love your art journal! I would not eve...Oooooooo! I love your art journal! I would not even know where to begin with a project like that. The quote by David duChemin is perfect. I don't really ever expect to get "good", so it's all about the journey for me. I'm better than I was, I understand more than I did, and I look at things differently - appreciating all that surrounds me so much more. And still - there is something so calming about creating with your hands. You have a lot of creativity in you - I'm not at all surprised that you're feeling a need to branch out. I'm going to take a look at the classes you've found. I love that you post such interesting resources.Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-28498933832573745702018-11-03T11:28:32.322-04:002018-11-03T11:28:32.322-04:00Your art journal pages are beautiful, and you are ...Your art journal pages are beautiful, and you are perfectly right in saying not to overthink it. Being creative with your hands is so fulfilling and satisfying and it really is not about the end result but the journey. I have been painting and doing mixed media for several years on and off - it depends how much time I have and at the moment it's just not much - and I feel how something is missing when I can't get my fingers on some paint.<br /><br />I did Life Book twice, never finished it because of time, but loved it nevertheless. I find Tam's approach very liberating. I also did a few classes with Jeanne Oliver and learned some great technique. I recently found Paint Your Heart And Soul and am thinking whether I should do this as a year long course in 2019. I will check out the Wanderlust you mentioned.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-36935618907886933342018-10-31T13:37:16.643-04:002018-10-31T13:37:16.643-04:00I have noticed all the artists out there too. You...I have noticed all the artists out there too. Your journaling pages are beautiful.Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-38487129234661140862018-10-30T18:54:35.970-04:002018-10-30T18:54:35.970-04:00I have been on the watercolor journey for about 6 ...I have been on the watercolor journey for about 6 months, it is so easy to get upset with myself and think not good enough. I then remember my journey with photography and Photoshop; smile pick up my watercolor brush one more time and try again. Living and learning as I go through the journey of life. Love your journal pages and the photo is absolutely stunning. Learning will keep us young and humble. <br />Thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940972502317426047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-17129035030161988642018-10-30T17:27:12.703-04:002018-10-30T17:27:12.703-04:00One more comment, ha! Jennifer Edwards. Check ou...One more comment, ha! Jennifer Edwards. Check out her drawing videos. She does lots of fiber work, but I watched one of her free drawing videos and I remember it really opening up some light for me. I think she offers classes for drawing too. Her style may be more whimsical than yours (it is more than mine for sure) but she's such a delightful and authentic soul.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738013703083011762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-13548107592283837402018-10-30T17:24:18.493-04:002018-10-30T17:24:18.493-04:00Also, I'd love to hear about this last photo. ...Also, I'd love to hear about this last photo. It's you with your phone, but where is the barn image coming from and how did you edit it? I love it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738013703083011762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-64659435805640733532018-10-30T17:23:00.974-04:002018-10-30T17:23:00.974-04:00It's always been about the journey for me. Th...It's always been about the journey for me. The potential is exciting, the learning is even more exciting! Now you just put that photography and hand drawn elements together too! I haven't yet, but hope to. I think Stephanie Lee Lynn (her own site and on Jeanne Oliver's site) offers something like that. I haven't take in, but I remember thinking I wanted to. I did take her metal working class and thought she was a great teacher.<br />Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738013703083011762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-52473175748657658992018-10-30T12:25:40.356-04:002018-10-30T12:25:40.356-04:00keep at it Sarah - the process is just as enjoyabl...keep at it Sarah - the process is just as enjoyable as the end result! Though they are going out of publication at the end of the year, I've always enjoyed the magazine Cloth,Paper,Scissors -our library here carries it in the periodical section. Have you thought about starting with one of your photos and then turning it into an art piece with additional images - either digital or paper, or even paint/ink/texture on top, layering as you go. Just play and have fun - there are no rules!amy of studio four cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352348947230358778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-11955537409940739862018-10-30T08:47:06.028-04:002018-10-30T08:47:06.028-04:00Hey Sarah, once again we are on the same track! I ...Hey Sarah, once again we are on the same track! I too always wanted to be In the art world, and I have expanded my photography to include other arts. I am in a bunch of classes, but I can tell you that the most helpful thing to me has been Sketchbook Skool. Each course offers 6 different art teachers who present their sketchbook work and then teach. Each one is different, trying everything is so much fun, and then you end up looking further into the teachers’ websites and courses. That is how I found the wonderful Liz Steel, and many others. Try it - you will love it!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-56939643981223774142018-10-30T08:40:49.042-04:002018-10-30T08:40:49.042-04:00Yessss! I love seeing your creations- the texture,...Yessss! I love seeing your creations- the texture, the movement, the little houses and churches. I have had this longing to craft things too. It's like I'm making up for lost time with art. I never took an art class in school and it's like I woke up when I turned 40 a couple years ago and said, "Hey! I missed out." :) My favorite line: "They are just as excited about a finished piece as they are about the first pencil strokes you put on paper." Thanks for sharing this part of yourself!<br />Rachel Weishaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01768719596882025182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-77148490893488556462018-10-30T07:53:49.624-04:002018-10-30T07:53:49.624-04:00I love art journaling. I don't do it, but I lo...I love art journaling. I don't do it, but I love to see what artists are creating. Art journaling will be another way to "express yourself." Lovely pages!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-76531749359954117322018-10-30T07:16:33.371-04:002018-10-30T07:16:33.371-04:00Dappling In Inspiration is mighty fine . . .
Wonde...Dappling In Inspiration is mighty fine . . .<br />Wonderful Sarah . . .<br /><br />Have you visited, do you follow <br />Sketchbook Wandering . . . <br />Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.com