Joyful Purpose

New Explorations

 

I have been fooling around with the idea of watercolors and using patterns in my work and honestly "I think I like it"  Defintely something worth exploring .

I did these two last night in the car while my son had basketball practice.  Let's just say that the weeks ahead are going to include me in the car waiting a lot ;)  Lacrosse starts next week as well.  So I am hoping to get some work done in the process.

Pinterest Weekend Journal Pages

I love Pinterest - Sometimes I jest print out 7 images for the week and lay them down so I have something to start with - here is this weekend's work.

Oh Alice!

I made a new journal today with this great Alice in Wonderland Book that I have been saving.

Stay tuned for the inside stuff ...

I have a plan ....

Weekend Works

I headed out to the sand yesterday and did these ...

and brought along this ...

This is my travel kit: total dimensions - 6"x8"

watercolor journal - 5.5 x 8

micron 005

hybrid technica by Pentel

Faber Castell drafting pencil with HB lead

eraser

lead sharpner

Nijii waterbrush

travel palette - watercolors

travel palette - gouache

Pen and Ink Fountain sketch pen

These travel pocket palettes are sooo cool - you can find them here

or make your own - check out this one

 

My little corner of the world

This is where I like to sit in the evenings and work on my watercolor sketches - its my little corner of the world - my safe spot - where I relax ( Yes, I have a painting studio and it is very nice but this is my nest)

Its in the corner of my bedroom and it is quiet - well as quiet as it can be with two nitro filled boys ;)

It's where I can do this ...

 

Now if I can only figure out how to get a fireplace in here it would be perfect!

No More Excuses!

Give yourself a Christmas/Hanukkah Present or ask someone to hint to your loved one what a great gift this would be ...

 

Start your New Year off with a Vision! 

Declare your Artistic Expression!

No more EXCUSES! 

This is a workshop created so that you can fit ART  into your daily life throughout the year.

Join  Gina Rossi Armfield for a jammed packed weekend that will carry you throughout 2011.  You bring a desk calendar that inspires you and together we will create a journal to house your visions.   What could be better to kick start your year! 

The Details:

Workshop

Location: Clubhouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Paradise Cove

Time and Date: January 15th Sat. 9-4 with a 90 min lunch break

 

Journaling Jam - Freedom to Create

Sunday January 16th

9-4

set up your space and spend the day creating around others, bring your snacks and drinks and creative spirit.

 

WORKSHOP : 90.00

WORKSHOP AND JOURNALING JAM: 100.00

JOURNALING JAM ONLY: 25.00

 

SPACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY!

click here to register

Los Arboles Giveaway!!

This is a journal ready to start your workshop!  To enter you must be a participant CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.  Winner will be announced November 11. 

New Journal Pages

Journal Work Inspiration

One of my favorite things to do in a journal is to do line drawings enhanced with Copic markers.  Here is yesterday afternoon's excursion ...

The inspiration ~

Maitri Journal

I decided to start a new journal today based on spiritual practice.  I have been feeling like I am in flux lately - like treading water and have sought out the words and inspiration of

Pema Chodron a Buddhist nun. 

So this morning I created two journal pages based on her teachings and on my words for today ~

Maitri ~ Sanskrit word for loving kindness towards oneself

Bodhichitta ~ Awakened Heart

So then I became rather inspired and decided to create a new journal as a devotional study. 

So here is a little video walking tour of my latest efforts ...

double click on video to view in full