After a little post-Christmas cleanup, I rediscovered my worktable. Sad but true…it had been buried under things I was setting there “just for the moment”. I should know that means weeks around the holidays.
Never being one to leave an open space open for along…I grabbed my Gypsy journal and began this new journal page.
I used some of my favorite techniques. They are my go-to whenever I’m feeling the creative bent but not knowing the direction I’d like to go.
My go-to formula is drywall tape for the background, a focal image of a person and found text to end it off.
I really enjoy creating little tales such as this one. Even though it may not make any sense to others…it makes me smile none the less.
Do you have go-to techniques that are seen in your work over and over? I used to think this was a bad thing as I wasn’t growing artistically. I now see that that for me, using similar techniques over and over actually help me grow creatively.
What is your favorite technique?
***I’m linking up with Art Journal Journey today with my time warp journal collage. ***
I don’t think I have a go to technique. I’m still playing around. But I certainly LOVE what you make each time. I really like that drywall tape. It looks nothing like mine, the kind I have to wet for several minutes before it is activated. I really like the textured background you created, as well as the colors you used.
Your journal pages are beautiful, and I often use ‘tried and trusted’ techniques and ideas, and find them most helpful. Thanks for joining us again at Art Journal Journey, hugs, Valerie
This spread is wonderful! I think when we learn new techniques and try them out, it is good and helpful – but in the end we sort out many techniques which do not work so well for us and so we get our own style …
A beautiful style Halle!
Thank you for your support for Art Journal Journey during 2015 !
Happy and healthy New Year !
oxo
Susi
Fabulous collage and lovely detail.
Gill x
Your pages look great Halle and the tape really adds nice texture and interest.
The focus of “time” sure fits as this year draws to an end.
For me creating is all about having fun so I usually just play with favorite ingredients and see where they take me.
oxo
My go-to technique is definitely stitching on the page. And also found words or text…..
I love what you do with your drywall tape, I have a roll, but never use it…. I should dig it out!
I had to pick up my table too, and once that was done, I let the muses take over. I think you did the same, and your go-to-techniques came out wonderfully. Have a wonderful New Years holiday!