Sometimes, art is fun to do. I did several of these with critters.

Ink sketches on vintage old handwritten ledger pages. I added graphic scrolls, to offset my sketches.

All sold quite easily.

I may do more, someday.
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A 7th ACEO in my current pen & wash garden series.

This is a genuine 1887 handwritten ledger page, backed with acid-free cardstock.
Some of the original handwriting appears on the vintage paper.

On top I've done some pen and wash paintings/sketches from my photos of gardens and other delights. It's an ACEO - 2.5x3.5" - collectible art trading card size. Done in pen & wash - art journal, sketchbook style.

Sometimes a friend just lets you loose in their garden. This was what happened with Connie's garden. A much loved and carefree garden full of delightful old treasures and critters. A venture of discovery. Light and shadow. A great old wheelbarrow here, with rusty watering can. Overflowing with bright red geraniums.

I've used white gesso under some of the painting - as this helps to make the colors 'pop' a little more.
This is the same type of sketching used in art journals, urban sketches, and travel diaries.

Listed on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291262424980

3rd ACEO art in new garden series on old handwritten ledger paper

This is my third in my new garden series ACEO (2.5x3.5") pen and wash (ink and watercolor) sketch/paintings.

Topped with some white gesso, this little pleasant garden scene with birdhouse "Bird Station" - making a very pleasant garden vista, all on top of an old ledger paper from 1887 - some of the old original handwriting can still be seen. I love gardens that have other elements in them. This had an old weathered wooden stool, and a rusty enamel bowl on top. Set in the basin was a birdhouse. Behind it, the building's porch, overflowing with an abundance of blood-red roses, with irises and leafy plants in front. It certainly caught my eye.

Listed on eBay HERE: http://cgi.ebay.com/itm/291256524118

I was inspired to make these. It's a new size for me. Collages in 1x2" rectangles (31 individual images) - to suit necklace pendants and all manner of projects - use in art journals, scrapbooking, ATCs, ACEOs, collages, glass slide jewelry, domino creations, altered arts and more.

Provided as an instant digital download from my 'DreamyPapers' shop on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203222438/1x2-inch-domino-digital-collage-sheets?


The theme is vintage flowers overlaid on a base of old handwritten paper from the late 1800s, with scrolls printed on this background and a vignette edging. Perfect inspiration for so many creative happenings.

It takes a long time to choose and make these pages, but end up loving the results myself, so I'm happy to give you the opportunity to use them in your projects and dreams.

A great way to start creating your own art journal: Printable pages.

Newly created, and now sharing - printable pages for you to start your own art journal (8 images - 4 sheets) - 4x6 unique and gorgeous butterfly images as pages by DreamyPapers, $3.50 on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/162984700/printable-pages-art-journal-4x6 

making the world lovelier, one image at a time ...

Downloadable as 4 printable pages as a kit to start or add to a 4x6 art journal. It includes vintage papers that are over 100 years old, and handwritten. I created them for one of my themed recycled art journal sketchbooks, and now make a few of the interior papers available for your dream book!

I love to provide creative images that inspire others to use as inspiration to add their personal touch.
 
... sketch, paint, write, enjoy the images to your heart's content. Add more pages, to complete your journal - lined pages, sketch paper, watercolor paper, recycled papers, envelopes and more - 4x6" is a super neat size for a journal that you can take with you for inspiration - and when creative moments hit.

More themes - kits and full journals to come.

Art in the Park

A couple of months ago it was warm enough to venture out for a day in the park (Bear Creek). Art supplies packed weren't the usual traditional kind. For some reason I'm a bit 'off' of traditional art for a while, it doesn't appeal to me - too much planning and discipline. Anyway, I've been wanting to do some mixed media, especially incorporating some very old journal paper I have.

It was a very pleasant day. Not overly scenic, but a little creek that had the dog wading and drinking in it, and kids exploring its shores, made it interesting. A background of trees with fresh new spring foliage, in contrasting shades.

From where I sat it was quite relaxing for a change.
The art work isn't finished, the page is much larger - I am going to add some collage 'stuff' - it's still in planning stages, but some elements are coming together well.
Art can be where ever you find it, and doesn't have to be traditional or 'perfect'. Just enjoy!

~Jillian