Images by Teesha Moore
I'm still loving working in my mini Moleskine sketchbook. Loving it. It's a challenge to work small but sometimes it just suits the way I am feeling. In the page above I tried to move away from reds and pinks because I couldn't help but notice that everything I have done recently seems to be pink, but a little bit of red crept in when I wasn't looking! I have had the images (by the wonderful Teesha Moore) for ages, but this little journal is a great way to use up leftover images and odds and ends.
The next page is a bit of a mess. But I don't care. I don't want my journals to become a precious place where I am fearful of trying things out or just generally making a mess. I LIKE making a mess, and it's all about the process for me. I found the sweet little image in a vintage children's poetry book, and it reminded me of myself, in my previous life as a secondary school music teacher. Those days seem a long time ago now.....
Some of you have been asking about my small journal. It is a Moleskine Folio Sketchbook and measures just 14 x 9 cm when closed. Let me show you .... :
Last year (OMG could it really be that long ago?!) I signed up for an on-line class with the wonderful Mindy Lacefield. I LOVE Mindy Lacefield. She makes everything look so effortless and carefree and fabulous. Anyway, this year I have promised myself some 'me' time and I finally had chance to catch up with lesson 1. I didn't get it quite right, I know that. Her eyes aren't right, her head isn't tilted enough ..... But I had a lot of fun doing it and I learned a lot. You can go and check out Mindy's classes here.
And finally, talking of classes ... I finally got round to putting my 'Journal Soup' class on-line. This class originally appeared as part of 21 Secrets 2013, but after a few requests I have now made it available to all. Thanks so much to everyone who has joined Journal Soup so far - big Mwah! to you! And if you haven't but you're interested, check out all the details here.
Bye for now ......
great to see some Zetti style on your blog again, Kate!
ReplyDeleteLovin your little journal Kate - and for the inspiration from the journal soup!! another thing to add to the list - must do some small stuff!!! mwah xxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat pages Kate. Do you know if Teesha Moore does that image in a stamp, or what the image is actually called, or the name of the sheet it comes from. so I can look it up please?
ReplyDeleteHi Kate I love your little Journal. Love particularly the colours on your first page. Your girlie looks fantastic. S x
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, I have joined the Journal Soup, love it, only had time to watch the video so far but can't wait to get crafting along with you when I have a little more time. Love your idea of .........? Ah Ha I won't give it away!! Love the above Journal pages, I have felt that look on that girls face a few times!! x
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Kate !!
ReplyDeleteLoving the colours and smallness of your tiny journal. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kate -- I'm a big fan of YOUR work and I think I may grab your Journal Soup class for fun. Wanted to let you know your Mindy Lacefield panting looks FABULOUS. Only you can tell that certain things aren't "right." But what is "right?" It sure ain't wrong! :) I'll be taking a Mindy Lacefield painting class next month live at Art & Soul in Kansas City. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteLove your journal pages Kate!! Fabulous! And, I truly love your Mindy "me time" !! Looks awesome to me!
ReplyDeleteI love your small pages... I use different sized art journals myself (have 6 going! From small - almost the same size you show here - to big 25 x 35 cm) and I love 'hopping' between all of them... Last week I made some ATCs - had not done that in ages - and that, even smaller, size felt good to work on again too... you think I'm ready for creating inchies now? Enjoy your day!
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