1 Jan 2010

Journal pages







My first art journal (Cachet by Daler Rowney) which I started November 2009.

13 Nov 2009

Gothic Arch & more

Originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as "the French Style" (Opus Francigenum), with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance as a stylistic insult. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch.




10 Nov 2009

I love doing the tags!


9 Nov 2009

Which adhesive?

Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress.” Bruce Barton
Being new to these techniques I often wonder which adhesives to use when I play with my papers and so on. It probably is a matter of trail and error although it would be a shame to create a piece and ruin it with using the wrong stuff :(

Guess what, I found this great site  http://www.thistothat.com/

31 Oct 2009

Halloween

At first cock-crow the ghosts must go
Back to their quiet graves below.
Theodosia Garrison



Happy Halloween!

25 Oct 2009

Postcard From Heaven



The heart of a mother is a deep abyss
at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.

Honoré de Balzac

12 Oct 2009

More watercolour