Friday, July 10, 2009

Wrecking: Week 6

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Wrecking: Week 6
for The Next Chapter, bloggers book club, together we are wrecking this journal!

Yeah. A combo of things has happened for me at this point -- 6 weeks into Wrecking. First, the wrecking itself, opened Pandora's Box for me and let a whole new flow of creativity come to the surface, speeding like a train! Second, because all the other stuff began to flow, my actual wrecking of the journal has slowed down, sort of taking a bit of a back seat to doing other painting and gearing up for August show, etc. So it is interesting that Jaime asked us to notice this week how our pattern is flowing -- slower, faster, continuous, etc. It's definitely different for me at 6 weeks into this than it was that first week.

So this week, here's what I've got for your feasting eyeballs :)

First up: Deface a photo of yourself:

And then a few signs to point the way:

And then I got my FAV pages done and began getting them ready
to send to the Lovely Genie Sea!Genie, I hope you like the smell of Bergamot coz the pages are fairly soaked with it from the "infuse with a smell" page being on the back of my FAVs :)
Y'all will have to come back next week to see the actual FAV pages -- I don't want to spoil Genie's treat of getting to see them in person first!

And then last, I had some wrecked paper -- torn up, you know -- and decided that Wrecking has showed me anything can be a perfectly fine canvas. So I did up the few new GRRRRLs on the paper. Trying out my new Metallic watercolor pencils!! Mmmmmm Dreamy!

AND A BIG THANK YOU!
Wanted to also send out a thanks to Diane over at Diane Clancy's Art for giving my blog the Premio MeMe Award! I'm horrible about picking winners in return because I loooove all the hundreds of blogs I read. So look over in the left column of my blog. If you are listed in there as a blog I follow, then guess what? YOU WIN this award, too :)


NOW GO MAKE YOUR OWN ART!
That's what it's all about....
miracles,
k-

13 comments:

Genie Sea said...

Whoop! I can hardly wait! I love the smell of Bergamot!

I am so stoked about this swap. I think Jamie and Hybrid J are genius! :)

It's lovely that the flow went from the journal to other areas of your life! LOL!I love the "I am a barnacle" sign. It's so fun and unexpected. :)

LOL and the photo defacing is hilarious! I hardly ever keep photos of myself to deface. Guess I will have to take one. hahaha

Kavindra said...

Oh I can't wait til Genie gets your fave page so we all can see it ... the suspense!

Love your photo defacing and your signs. And that the journal has helped you get your mojo on the go-go.

xo

Beverley Baird said...

Great wrecking!
I found that the actually wrecking loosened me up to try other things.
Have a great week!

Kim said...

I've had a similar experience - the wrecking opened something in me and has leaked into other areas of my life. Now, I'm much more interested in my other projects that the journal.


The defacing of the photo is hysterical!!

Happy wrecking and good luck as you get ready for August!!

The Other Laura said...

What great wreckage. I'm inspired!

judi said...

I was watching a program about Tattoo and kept seeing your beautiful henna designs in my head.. its a new delight for me.. henna.. so THANK YOU!!

NatashaMay said...

Hahaha, I love your defacing page. I did that one myself as well. good wrecking to you.

Jamie Ridler said...

What visual deliciousness! I just ate up every morsel.

And it's beautiful to see you! I love seeing your profile pic :)
Here's to unleashing your creative powers!

Jamie Ridler said...

What visual deliciousness! I just ate up every morsel.

And it's a joy to see your smiling face. I love your profile pic.

Here's to unleashing your creative powers!

Lawendula said...

Nice wrecking! Indeed!
Go on! :) (Sure you will. *s*)

Dia said...

tee hee - the long necked ladies are so fun! Saw a henna tatoo on a galfriend (from Country Faire) yesterday & wanted to pull out my little kit & have someone decorate MY back!

Kirby3131 said...

I keep forgetting about the photo page - I love yours! What a blast.

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

I can't wait to do the photo defacing page. It's going to be cathartic. Fun! Fun! Fun!

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