Friday, March 15, 2024

Word "borders"

Inspired by pieces seen online/IG, Julie W's classes, etc., I've really been into word borders and quotes for my healing journal, as well as other pieces I create for snail mail.

Here are some sketches of ideas I cannot wait to create, as well as some in the works!

"What you Resists, Persists." Mini sketch.

And here it is in my journal. Didn't turn out, but am doing my best to work with it.

Idea for a Zen quote.

I like this version better.

And here is my attempt. I used a pointed pen and metallic acrylic ink, as I wasn't trusting how well I could duplicate with my fp. I really like it, but unfortunately, I messed up the final piece.


Perspective.

be mindful (left) and enlightenment (right)

And a few "Serendipity's"




Could probably do one with Creativity as well.


And here is a piece called Resilience. I used 3d puff paint, but messed up the quote spacing. Grrr.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Quick...Fox Challenge (ig)

The FOC challenge this month is writing a panagram in your fave hand.
(I actually have this idea for a 100 Day challenge,
but maybe a 30 day one would be better.)
Anyway... here is what I came up with, as all my creations were NOT turning out. (grrrr.)

I LOVE this (of course!), but it's just a sketch with a marker. And wouldn't ya know it, when trying to re-create, was not working.

SO, I flipped it on its side. I like this as a border.

And here it is regular. It's the ascender on the d that messes it up.

 

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Words matter

Decided to "redo" the 3d piece (color, below). 
I wanted to make it as a border in my healing journal, and write words beside it, but my lettering on the side didn't turn out. 😕

Used my homemade "Luthis" pen for "Words" and my Parallel slant for "matter".

Original from 2019. The colorful parts are 3d wood pieces.

Comparison

And a demo vid!

Friday, March 1, 2024

March

More from 2020

I'd like to redo this, as there are elements about it I don't like.

This one started out ok, but then I messed up the "hello" and the shamrock.

W/c Shamrock.

Friday, February 23, 2024

Change how you See...

Was playing with another layout for my healing journal, and decided to letter this quote with various lettering styles.
"Change how you see, and see how you Change."

This b/w filter makes it look a bit cartoon-ish.

Original with Higgins black ink and walnut ink.

("Flaws" I wish I could change: 1) uncial W on first "how", 2) the first "you" is a bit too close to "how", and 3) the last "Change" -- wish I had connected the blackletter "e" crossbar to the tail of the n. -- I actually had it this way in my sketch, but I failed to extend it enough on the final.)  :/

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Expert....

I've always loved this quote, as it serves as a great reminder to keep going/practicing, so as not to get down on oneself with our art (OR to judge others who may just be starting out).

Fineliner tool with Higgins ink. (ispo: Julie Wildman!)
Decided to use primary colors (and include a mini image of a Mondrian-ish painting), as these are the basis of art, no?

I'm sure I could have colored in more, but I struggle with filling in neg. areas.


sparkle watercolor



 

Friday, February 16, 2024

Sugar.

From 2020 (HLC on IG). Thought I'd post b/c of the "sweetness" of this month.

 i first lettered with my finger (in actual sugar!) then I did a video using the eraser end of a pencil. (below)


My very first vid posted to IG!
(shout out to my youngest for holding my camera)