Wednesday 20 October 2010

A bit of journaling...

All images by Tumblefish Studios
Paints and spray inks by Dylusions

Phew! I really do feel like I spend my whole life in a rush! I'm rushing off to work very soon but thought I would just try and squeeze in a quick blog post before I do........

So, this is a page in my large journal (12" x 8"). I created a messy, splashy background with paints and inks by Dylusions, and I used lots of white to make more pastel shades. I love the effect of spraying the inks and then letting them run down the page.
Theses gorgeous images are by Tumblefish Studios and are availble on Marsha's Etsy here. Needless to say I altered them a bit and added a few bits and bobs :-)


Ok, must dash. Gotta go and look like a professional now......just as soon as I've scrubbed the paint off my fingers LOL!

21 comments:

  1. For life in a rush...you certainly did a great job. Great treat to see and I am feeling inspired. I am a baby collage artist and journaler...I want to be grown up just like you. Sorry you are rushed, that takes a tole on the creative side of life! Blessings to you!

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  2. beautiful page..wonderful color...great images...thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. your page is awesome kate! i love that running paint effect too! your backgrounds are just lovely.

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  4. Looks great Kate..(ooh that rhymns!!)...that is a vey popular saying in our hoose...x

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  5. You've just used one of my "famous sayings", Kate!!! Love these geisha. Marsha out did herself with them, and your page is AWEsome!!! When you scrub up, leave a little paint to remind you that your art is waiting for you at the end of the day!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  6. awesome journal page hun, wish mine looked this good xxx

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  7. Such a lovely journal page! Every time I visit I think I'm gonna roll my sleeves up and make some colorful gorgeous backgrounds to use and I get lost somewhere between here and getting it done. But I always leave inspired nonetheless. I think you should know that I use your journal pages as a reference for inspiration all of the time. You have an "it" factor that not many artists achieve and to know you are self taught just reinforces the idea of how intuitive you are in making art - you are so naturally talented.

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  8. I just can't get enough of your colorful work !

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  9. Another fabulous page Kate. Such gorgeous colours.x

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  10. guess what I think its fab, as per the norm,perhaps Im not ur best critic, love the image as well

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  11. These geisha images are some of my favorites of Marshas-I love her take on the "see, hear, speak no evil". Love your pages as always.

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  12. Oo luvverly! Who has upset you then?

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  13. I've got that collage sheet too! Know what you mean about lies ... pernicious and persistent lil boogers aren't they? I try to avoid them myself ...

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  14. Hey there!! Great page - and you're right, the truth always comes out in the end!! xx

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  15. I absolutely LOVE all that you have been doing!!! Love your new "rubber" as well. Your journals rock!

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  16. Fabulous pages as always Kate and fabulous colours too :-)
    Anne x

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  17. Hiya Kate! I'm giving a bloggy wave from a more northerly destination than usual!
    I'm loving this page - your arty content is fabulous and your wordy content is so true. You pull everything together to make inspirational art journaling. Love it.

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  18. What a great style you have Kate! I'm beginning to see your style as I become more familiar with your art and I love how you put your original touch on your work - it truly is YOURS!

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