Art Journals

Inspired by long neglected blank journals, chips of shiny mica gathered on a tourmaline quest, boxes full of odd paper clippings, text and enigmatic illustrations, and each others good energy, my niece Myrica and I created these collaged artifacts. It was interesting that as we worked together we used some similar themed imagery, but with totally different results. I get happy just looking at our finished covers and I can't wait to  collage and write in the inner pages of my journal.

Myrica used earth and sky, female and male imagery with blue papers and text, felt and mica trails to add dimension and texture.

Myrica says her female figure with wings beneath her feet is "like she's bringing the love up to the world with the help of a butterfly" 
( I love that idea)

My journal used some long ago water-colored paper, map fragments and and circles (little worlds?), butterflies, mica and text.  Rediscovered the joys of colored penciling too.

Hope we can do another 'workshop' one day soon, Myrica!