Monday, November 23, 2009

Through The Eyes of An Artist

The first collaborative art journal group I joined was Through The Eyes of An Artist, and this wonderful journey is almost at an end.  This weekend I did pages for Tracy, and I am the last in the circle for her book.  So when this beautiful journal leaves NY, it will be heading home.  I know Tracy is excited, and when she sees the pages in person, she will be thrilled.
Here is my contribution:



 
As I've been doing in all my journals lately, I begin by creating a collage background with bits of random scraps of paper, including music sheets, old text, advertising, scrapbook paper, etc.  Then I'll add some paint,  including metallics,the water soluble oil pastels Lynne Perella turned me onto,  stamping, and whatever other embellishments I feel belong.

Although the look is very different, I used the same technique on Sharon's pages.  The color palette is just more vivid.
Here is the two page spread:



Page 1:



And page 2:



My art goddess is a stamp from a Wendy Vecchio set called Art Rules, and I love the image. I just gave her some color and bling, and a rather voluminous cloak.  Are you really an art goddess without a voluminous cloak?  I think I like the word voluminous.  It kind of rolls off the tongue.  And it's not every day you get to use the word cloak in a sentence.
Before I digress even further, let me end this now, and as my (new) friend Wendy Vecchio says, "Go Make Art!"

13 comments:

Kittie Howard said...

Beautiful work. Love the colors...especially love the words about time and living life, so true.

Carol's Crafts said...

Your art pages are gorgeous, Eileen. I know your sad to see it end, but I'm sure a new one is in your future. You did a fabulous job on these.

Hugs

Nancy said...

Very cool!! I've not done any art journaling for months .. your pages remind me I miss it.

Sherri Auld said...

What beautiful pages. I have never dared to branch out this far, but you definitely give me inspiration to try.

scrappin-scrappin said...

Beautiful pages!!! I don't have that set but the more I see the art chick used, she's starting to grow I me! I think I will need to get that set to!! Love your pages!!

Lori said...

Nice work! I love how the background really comes together after everything has been added!

tracy kaufman said...

Oh, Eileen how beautiful. I cannot wait to see them in person. Wow, you really have out done yourself. They are super super wonderful. thank you darlin.

ginag said...

Love how you layer each page and the stamps and clipart you have used. The cloak IS voluminous as is your flow of art to us!
Just lovely, Eileen!
Gina G

Angie Hall Haviland said...

BEAUTIFUL pages, Eileen!!! You do such WONDERFUL journal pages!!

Diann said...

Just awesome pages for the journals...I'm so jealous..LOL! I know it is a fun swap and that everyone is thrilled with the beautiful ART you add. Thanks for sharing - I sure was not disappointed on this visit! Diann

Dorothy said...

What a great way to do a journal and your pages are wonderful!!!

Kathy Eddy said...

I love your pages Eileen. You always do a fantastic job on them and the Art Chick is cool! Kathy Eddy

Julie Ann said...

OMG, Eileen!! I LOVE your pages!!! They are TDF! I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving in the country!