Images by Tumblefish Studio and Crowabout Studio B at Deviant Scrap
Paints and inks by Dylusions
Finally, I have done a little journaling again. Once you fall off the art wagon it can be quite hard to get back on again, and I struggled with this page ... couldn't quite get things to work. The images are from a collaboration by Tumblefish Studio and Crowabout Studio B. What a fabulous collaboration! You can see them here. This inks and paints are, of course, by Dylusions at Art from the Heart.
I added the quote 'keep the faith' because I have made some fairly drastic decisions about my future recently, but I don't think making the decision is always the hard part. The hard part is to keep believing in yourself, and trusting that you have made the right decision. I know that you must follow your heart (because it knows where it's going) but we are only human and sometimes a few doubts creep in along the way .......
And here's another page I completed a while ago after overhearing something on my son's favourite TV programme - Total Fishing. Yes, it really is as dull as it sounds, unless you are a 9 year old boy. The two presenters were talking very seriously about fishing, while stood in thigh high water in their waders. One of them actually said 'To catch a fish, you have to be just a little bit smarter than a fish'. This struck me as deeply profound (and very funny), more so than it was intended I think! Of course, to win at anything you have have to be only one step ahead .....
Images by Crowabout Studio B
Thanks all for your get well wishes. I'm on the mend, slowly but surely ...... Byee for now
Lovely pages Kate, keep getting better and take it easy! Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow Kate these are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are amazing. Excellent work with great details. Love them all.
Stunning pages, Kate! And... don't forget to keep the faith and to believe in yourself!
ReplyDeleteI love the vibrancy of your beautiful pages and the meaning behind each of them. Doubts can sometimes be useful as long as you remember to step over them as they try to trip you up! penny
ReplyDeletekate, as long as you follow your heart you will always go in the right direction. i believe in you enough if you need a little extra to help you when you doubt. you are an amazing woman and do anything you put your mind to. good luck with your new choices!
ReplyDeleteI totally love your work and you have inspired me to try things I did't believe I could try.I am loving new part of my creative journey and thank you for that, so keep the faith...you do soma amazing things, hope you continue to mend! Hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean about falling off the art wagon! I'm getting back on bit by bit myself. And I can relate to those big life decisions too... easy to make, hard to keep believing that you are doing the right thing. I spend some part of each month convincing my husband that my new part time "real" job/part time art job is going to work. Which always leaves me reeling trying to decide if I'm doing the right thing. Big hugs to you and extra confidence for your decisions. :) -Shelly
ReplyDeleteKate, I am so in awe of your work! Keep up the trek and take care! Meantime, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're feeling a little better - slow and steady is good.
ReplyDeleteI love these pages, so bright and colourful as usual. If you made a decision after much debate, it's the right one so keep with it and it becomes reality xxx
Love this page and this post. I know exactly what you mean about keeping the faith. I've made a decision but am having trouble moving forward, so much doubt creeps in along the way yet I do believe I am doing the right thing. I also know how difficult it is to get back up on the "art wagon".
ReplyDeleteMagnificent work of art, dear Kate! Unique and beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteGreat pages and keep on believing in yourself !!
ReplyDeleteGreat pages and keep on believing in yourself Kate !
ReplyDeleteI love your work Kate. It was you and your DVDs that inspired me to start art journaling. It was something I wanted to try for a long time but didn't have the courage or knowledge to start. Now I love it and wish I had tried it sooner. I find it so relaxing and I can forget all my worries while I am "playing". Keep believing, good luck. Dianne.
ReplyDeleteYou could never fall off the art wagon babe, your body has just had other things on it's plate. Your creativity will always be there just simmering under the surface, ready to burst out. Loving the pages, really you. And btw think you are smarter than a fish!! lol dyan xxx
ReplyDeletesounds like you're going through some changes physically and mentally Kate. good luck with keeping the faith! know what you mean about falling off the art wagon. I've been dragging along the back of it this past year but you're still producing lovely work. your colours are always so bright and cheerful and your words thought provoking xx
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ReplyDeleteCatching up again Kate.
ReplyDeleteAnd now leaving with a smile and a lot of inspiration !!!
I kiss your feet to say Thanks....haha.
:-)
Hugssss
Rian (just in a mad mood)
Fantastic pages, love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteFinally you did some journalling.... and how: wow, they are absolutely amazing!!!
ReplyDeletexx Tessa
You must keep the faith. You have definitely made the right decisions, we need to see more of you. Hope you are feeling a bit better now, so sorry you've been ill. The pages are delicious, fabulous, if these are the results of your worrying about decisions, then you've nothing to worry about. xx
ReplyDeleteI love this page and it speaks to me. Be at peace with whatever you've decided, and trust in your own judgement. Now go and take care of yourself for a bit!
ReplyDeleteFab pages again Kate!! Especially love the orange one
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, haven't visited your blog for a while and sad to hear that you have been poorly. All the best to you for a speedy recovery and a strong sense of conviction for whatever you decide is the right way forward for you. You are very inspiring and share so much of your talents, that people like me get hypnotically drawn into the excitement of mixed media art:) Wishing you good things only!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you're on the mend and to see you journalling again Kate. Love both of them, they don't look like you struggled with them at all!! Love and hugz xx
ReplyDeleteGreat collages Kate! Love your work - makes me want to run for my paints and start creating!
ReplyDeleteKate you always do such wonderful pages! I'm rooting for you to keep believing in YOU! You've been a big inspiration to me. I never "journaled" before getting your DVDs this summer and I'm addicted and on a binge right now. I even mentioned you in my post today -- before I even thought to stop by here!
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Hey Stampdancer, where can I see your blog? I can't find a link on your profile!
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