"Breakfast Time" by artjunkgrl

"Breakfast Time" by artjunkgrl, originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

still playing with the little canvases I had in my drawer....bought a few new paint makers...I think I'm "hooked" but what do I do after flower and mugs--the extent of my one dimensional skills...lol...oh well, I'll figure it out!

off I go. bruno will be home soon and asking why I'm not ready to go....lol...

"Tea Time" by artjunkgrl

"Tea Time" by artjunkgrl, originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

so I'm a bit limited to flowers but I love to color! I am loving these paint markers...but not the smell...there is something about a little canvas that is not as intimidating.
p.s. my husband bruno said this was his favorite "artjunk" so far....I think my art journals and collage are too abstract for him....LOL! I love my honey (and tea!)

Think Positive~MOM!

Think Positive~MOM!, originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

I was encouraged by the "Funky Art Queen" to list some positive things to counteract the "20 reasons journal page". I'm glad I did it. Thanks Funky Art Queen!!!
check her site at
www.funkyartqueen.blogspot.com
What an inspiration!

journal junk: Think Positive Mom....

I was encouraged by the Funky Art Queen (on my flickr page) to make a positive list to combat my "im-perfect" mom journal page. Thank you for your encouragement!
Funky Art Queen(if you have not check her out, please go now!) This blog community has been so good to me! I needed to do this!LK

journal junk: 6 things....

Inspire Me Thursday Challenge This Week

I've been in a "quilt" kind of mood lately, so it was fun to use this new paper pack to make this. "All you need is LOVE!" LK

journaljunk: "True Confessions"

Don't ask me why I felt compelled to do this in my art journal this morning.....or why I would "publish" it....but here goes, ..the good, the bad and the ugly...sigh. At least I put the thoughts down so I can move on..."Tomorrow is another day."---Scarlett "A".

I'm back to Tag! Chapter IV: "Count"

Chapter IV: "Count", originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

This is the fourth in my "school chapter" series. I just love making these little collages! It's so much fun, like writing a story with pictures! yippee.

p.s. I actually got really energized after doing some art today and I cleaned a bunch of stuff in my house. I am trying to consolidate all my "art stuff" in one desk area! We'll see! I'll try to post pics soon!:)Lk

journal junk: random thoughts, "The Artist's Way", staying connected....

It's amazing how quickly I fall into my old habits regarding my "art" or creativity time. This weeks topic for Mixed Media Memoirs is, "I will stay connected to my creativity by....." This topic is a timely prompt coinciding with the closing chapter of The Artist's Way book. This seemingly harmless prompt did strike a cord with me. If I were to go back a few weeks, I would have immediately been able to fill in the blank. But here I am again, letting the stresses of life take over and again, pushing my creativity to the back burner.
I really learned SO much and felt so connected to my creativity and to others by participating in Artist's Way Blog (KatsPaw). Kat was and is an amazing, caring, kind leader who really encouraged me to "step out" blogging wise, art wise and committment wise as far as reading and incorporating the principles of the AW book into my life.
Did I see changes? yes. Did my creativity start flourishing? yes. Did it cure me of my tendency to restrict myself of creativity time? no. I realize that is something that I will always have to fight. I see now why it's so important to incorporate DAILY rituals like the morning pages and weekly artists dates so that we can stay "connected", even those of us, like me, that are wayward saints....
So anyway, I'm starting to nauseate myself with all my self loathing, so I'll get to my point....The point is that in order for me to stay connected to my creativity, I've realized that I have to do something creative EVERY DAY. It's been 3 or 4 or more days since I've sat down to create a tag or collage (which is my favorite thing to do). I keep telling myself that I'll sit down, "when this or that or the other thing is DONE". Well, as always, it's never done! This is what I used to do and the days turned into years. So, I am going to renew my "contract" again. I need to learn that the contract needs to be renewed every time I fall into the "abyss". I need to remind myself that I am worth the time and committment to my dream. I am hoping that with the great support of my blogging friends, and with my own committment, I will continue on the path...the Artist's Way! LK

journal junk: 5 fun and crazy things.....

This is actually a big deal for me. I'm often too serious with my mind on what I have to do and do and do. I need to just let go and have fun. This is the kind of fun that really matters to me: enjoying nature, playing with my kids and just not being so strict with myself all the time! :)LK