Often times, when I go to photograph recent journaling to share here on the blog, my favorite photos are those that show bits of the pages. I don't love the way I capture full pages or spreads; they lose something in translation. I know this is true, because people who page through my journals in person tell me so as well. It's a good challenge, as there are many journal artists that do photograph their pages and spreads and are able to express the soul in them. I'll keep working on it and in the meantime, I'll indulge my desire to hone in on favorites parts.
(above- if you click on the photo, it will become almost full screen, that seems to help)
I love these pages right now, as is, and may choose not to add to them any further. Then again, maybe I will...
More close ups. Many of these pages began as class demos.
This page below left was done by my nephew Jack. When I was teaching I spent the night at his house in between class days, and begged him to draw in my book. The left page is self explanatory, the right page is with me adding to it. He drew a very geometric shape, and when I asked him to tell me about it, he said, "I just felt like it". Perfect answer. But I didn't love it, so permitted myself to paint on top and turn his geometric design into a flower. A joint effort, and I love it for that very reason.
These three close ups belong to the spread below them.
Above it is in progress. It started it's life as a class demo of many different techniques, and later, at home, turned into this:
I snuck in a lot of journaling time this past month. Teaching forces me to allow the time, just like it does everyone else. And I am always happier for the time spent playing, even if I don't love the result. I can always find a pleasing close up to focus on after all :). It really is about the journey, the process, the discovery.
so much to glean from you/your style, thank you much for the sharing ... :)
Posted by: donnalee | September 03, 2011 at 03:44 PM
How fun to see what's becoming of your class demos! That class was so blissful, Pam. I returned home on a bit of a cloud-a lovely colorstained one.
Posted by: tricia | September 03, 2011 at 03:58 PM
Beautiful pages. I love seeing your journals. They make me happy.
Posted by: Sandy | September 04, 2011 at 12:57 AM
love getting peaks into your journals - thanks for sharing
Posted by: anne | September 04, 2011 at 03:37 AM
I so love the colors you use...they make me happy!
Posted by: Martha Richardson | September 04, 2011 at 06:49 AM
beautiful colors!
Posted by: taya | September 05, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Oh yes, about the journey! The process! Thank you for sharing yours Pam. Would have loved to take your journaling class In California, but there is always hope for another! Seeing your journals,and being in your journal class is one at the tippy top of my list, sweet girl!
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | September 06, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Love these!!!
Posted by: Maija | September 07, 2011 at 07:54 AM
You journal is full of life. Any chance of some online teaching?
Posted by: jo | September 08, 2011 at 04:54 AM
Lucky me, checked your blog and got a heaping helping of eye candy! Thank you!
Posted by: Chelsy | September 08, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I love all your use of vibrant color on these pages. Thanks for the inspiration
http://mel-designs.typepad.com/my-blog/2011/08/doodled-t-shirt-with-fabric-markers.html
Posted by: Melony Bradley | September 09, 2011 at 01:43 PM
your pages are beautiful, thank you so uch for sharing them.
Posted by: Toni Simpson | September 11, 2011 at 08:38 PM
So much eye candy. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Cynthia | September 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I love this!!! The colors and the shapes are so interesting! I have been thinking that it would be neat to have a journal that was just all pictures and artwork. Great idea!!
Jennelise
Posted by: Jennelise | September 15, 2011 at 07:54 PM