I committed!
I joined a round robin art journal group on Ravelry and sent my book off yesterday. For this group, we were to all pick a word to set a theme. Each person will have a few pages to create their artwork on and by the end of the year, each of us will have a book of everyone's work.
The phoenix has been on my mind as 2008 was coming to a close. The thought of rising anew from ashes fit my state of mind and spirit perfectly as I began forging a new path. The one I had been on was worn out and reduced to going in circles.
The cover didn't photograph so well since it's shiny and has metallic paint. Made it from an old book cover, coffee-stained coffee filters, and acrylics. The filters were also partially burnt with the ashes gently pressed into the acrylic and also painted over with GAC 100. It's my first attempt at making something like this and I was pleased with results, although the next time I make one I'll do some things differently.
This is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Everyone else in the group appears to be experienced artists. However, they've all been really friendly and fun, so it's a good place for me to start and hopefully get some constructive feedback. If not, I'll go eat a jar of peanut butter as I rock myself on the closet floor.
Creative homework. Exactly what I wanted for myself as I started this journey at the beginning of the year!
This is a short and unflowing post, I know. Staccato. It's late, I'm sleepy, and I really needed to just get this posted.
1 comment:
Hi, just wanted to say "great job" on your book. The cover looks really cool. I'm on Ravelry, also. I saw that group and actually almost joined, but thought that I wouldn't be able to get it done. Kind of afraid of artist's block! I've only done little bits of artistry at home for myself and family, so I know it can seem really big to put it all out there, as they say. So I am proud of you for following through! And that you shared on your blog. Good luck with your project.
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