On July the 26th, It will be three years since I founded this art and design blog. It was a lonely journey during the first couple of months, but I slowly started meeting artistic bloggers from around the world and developing many blogging relationships as well. Blogging about my art journaling, drawing, painting, lettering, paper crafting, decorating, and photography has helped me improve my craftsmanship, experiment in new areas, and become more confident in my artistic abilities. Blogging has also allowed me to share my faith with others, as well as helped me better understand the faith of others, which is highly important for world peace. Finally, I've had the support of many of my blogging friends during my personal ups and downs. Thank you for being an integral part of my journey! I hope the following pieces express visually what I mean.
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| Ostinato Refrain Watercolor Pencils, Micron Pens, & Marker Art Journal Journey - Flower Power Ramona's Inspire Me Monday #133 Karen's Word Art Wednesday #142 |
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| Genevieve Gouverneur (Iconographer) Quote Marker & Pen Alexandra's Sunday Sketches Jen's In The Studio Jenn's Artist's Playroom #116 |
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| Hebrews 6:19 Watercolor Pencils and Micron Pens Pia's Mix It Monthly Challenge - Sailboat Dion's Friday Sketches - Week 20 Eva & Kristin's Paint Party Friday Week 20 Year 4 |
The 3 art journal pages above are all representative of my faith. Each of them is like a little prayer that keeps me focused, helps me express who I am, and allows me to explore my creativity, which is a precious gift from the Lord above. They are also fun to work on and serve as a record of my growth as an artist.
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| Dragonfly Mobile & Tag Origami, Die Cuts & Organza Ribbon Carolyn's Tag Tuesday - Bugs Order of the Opus Gluei Challenge #187 - Picnic Moo-Mania Challenge - Anything Goes |
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| Dream Greeting Card Mixed Media & Hand Lettering Freshly Made Sketches #145 by Narelle Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - About a Face Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Spots & Dots |
The 2 projects above are reflective of my love of paper as a creative medium. The first one features my love of origami and nature, as well as my love of gift wrapping. The second one features my hand painted paper, on which I did some mono-printing, stenciling, and spraying, as well as my hand lettering.
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| My Girls Black & White Digital Photograph Bella's 52 Photo Project - Year 4 Gallery 12 {Happiness Is} |
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| Art Studio Shots iPhone 4s Photography & ComicStrip App Lorik's Mandarin Orange Monday #102 Denise, Roger & Leslie's ABC Wednesday B is for Bountiful Art Haven Julia's What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #268 Maria's Orange You Glad It's Friday #100 Manon' Paper Saturdays |
Finally, I have some of my photographic compositions. The first one depicts one of my major sources of happiness, whom are my daughters. I took the photograph during the 4th of July weekend. The photo montage shows different areas in my "Bountiful Art Haven." I chose to share my reading area, a couple of my storage units, and the top of my drafting table.
This brings me to the end of my post, so I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you once again for your support and all your constructive comments during the first 3 years on my blog. Blessings!
Comments
fabulous words did you find for this event!
And what amazing artwork you show in this post and your lovely daughters...beautiful girls!
Take care of you - blessings!
Thank you for joining our challenges Arnoldo!
xxx
Susi
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
I enjoy seeing your art...thank you. And thank you also for being part of Mandarin Orange Monday:)
Mix It Monthly! You choose the colors so perfectly and I so love the words around it also! Happy anniversary ♥ Conny
Mar
Peace
Love
and Light to all
oxo
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
sparkle & shine *~*
Wishing you a fantastic artistic journey ahead!
I am writing from a Norwegian hotelroom and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this beautiful Viking country!
The weather is so beautiful!
Thanks for your kind words.
Wil
PhenoMenon, ABCW Team
http://throodalookingglass.com/2014/07/bird-watching-vedamthangal/
Always my fave to come see what you have been up to.. Hope you keep inspiring us for many years to come..
Happy WOYWW
Sandy :) #33
Blessings, Carole
PS I am doing some bubble printing and I have ventured out at bit farther. Thank you
Great post this week, love the dream greeting cards. You must be very proud of the girls. Love the pics of your art studio too.
Happy crafting and have a great week, Angela x #44
Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for the nice comments.
Happy Woyww,
Sandy #26
My first just went by and I didn't even realize it, so I will try to remember to celebrate next year.
I think your hand painted paper is amazing. I always love to see your posts, and love that you share your faith on here. I want to, but never know quite how to do it. #39
blssing Jeannette
xo Tam Hess
Happy Paint Party Friday!
Blessing to you my friend!
Giggles
Bridget #3
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #10
Take care and I will see you very soon in blog land. Happy Paper Saturdays.
Today is a very beautiful post with a lot of beautiful art and photos. I enjoyed reading about your thoughts. The drawing of the red bird in your notebook, the clearness and "simplicity" is what speaks to me. And your study looks beautiful!
Happy PPF
Ilona
Thank you for joining us at MOO-MANIA & MORE
Have a wonderful Sunday
Nicole/Beadwright
Thank you also for all of your support over the years.
You are my Guest of Honor at this week's Inspire Me Monday Party at
Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
glad I visited and made myself a member, Jill WOYWDW
You are a prolific artist. I love the Origami, digital photos and what a privileged to take a peek into your studio.
Thank you so much for sharing ;D
Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings to you and yours