For this two page spread we were instructed to photocopy at least three of our journal spreads and pick out our favourite bits to re-use here. I knew which bits I wanted to use in the main, but decided to use all of the photocopied pages. I tore out the images I wanted to keep whole, the stencil figure, the face and the tree and glued them in place. I then ripped up the rest into smallish pieces which I glued to the pages, sanded and then painted with a yellow wash which came out green – I did this a couple of times to get some depth to the colour. I added the quote, which comes from a traditional women’s circle song, in between the washes. I am happy with the finished effect.
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Right:
In case you cannot see it the quote reads:
“Be careful what you lean on
It may not hold you up
Or lean freely
And be prepared to make an art of falling”
LOL I especially appreciate the image and sentiment about being “prepared to make an art of falling”. I am still in the three-assed monkey stage of falling. I shall never make a decent ‘Camille’.
This is wonderful work, Jill, which you are obviously investing in not only time-wise, but with true heart, thoughtful consideration, and welcomed intuition. I encourage you to continue, on and on and on. There is a wealth of life in you to express; I see it.
steph
These pages are wonderful, Jill and you accomplished your goal of depth by collaging so many bits and layering your color. Hope mine come out as well when I’m up to this.
I love the layers of your work, both the layers of meaning & the layers of art – well done! Kerry
Oh! This is so good! and I love the quote, lol.
Hugs,
Kari x
You have been very busy this summer. What an amazing collection of journal pages you must have. I was just looking around and catching up from my move.
Karla
hi – thanks for the comment on my blog. love your soul journal stuff – i think i’m at the back of the class when it comes to doing my homework!