I sat out in the garden this morning, eating my porridge, and listening to the birdsong. It was warm and sunny, and a moment to forget all of the madness.
Inspired, I created this little art journal page for Valerie's Geometric Shapes theme at Art Journal Journey.
Starting with a torn book page, I glued an opened out, slightly scrunched teabag to it, then scraped some turquoise paint in places. Next I used the dropper from my black india ink pot to sketch the bird. To make him stand out, I painted around him in turquoise, and then I added the triangle marks, the title, and some contrasting red. I mounted the page onto black card, and this will be attached to a burlap page in my Dina Wakley art journal, probably with staples.
Wishing you all a creative and happy day,
keep safe and carry on,
Alison xox
This page is totally adorable, Alison, I love it. What a great idea. I can picture you sitting in your garden and enjoying your creative time. Thanks for linking to AJJ, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute, I love that bird and his torn page body, gorgeous design!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Beautiful and as I said on FB a perfect morning
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What an adorable little bird Alison. The triangles make nice feather crown and also a nice border. Thanks for joining us at ARt Journal Journey and Valerie's challenge. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThis is a very special little creation Alison inspired by the that sweet birdsong, The turquoise really makes him stand out and sing out to us even louder. Bet it looks great now attached and safe within your journal.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey xx
Alison this is perfect. It feels like you were sitting in the sun with the birds singing to you. Be Safe and Elbow Hugs.
ReplyDeletea great idea beautiful design of your journal!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Elke
A really sweet bird, I love how you added the book page pieces. and its a lovely page for Valerie's theme at Art Journal Journey. Its good to sit and listen to the birds singing
ReplyDeleteStay safe and well.
Yvonne xx
What a lovely way to start your morning. Our garden is large and quite exposed and this morning when I went out it was quite a chilling wind so I came back in. Glad you got to eat your porridge out of doors with the birdsong.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration for your little bird. I love him and am amazed at how you actually drew him (if I have it right). Love the turquoise around him and I bet he fits into your journal really well.
Hugs, Neet xx
A fabulous use of a tea bag, Alison. This is adorable. Your incredible bird made me smile, something I don't do much these days. Thanks, too, for once again sharing this with us at Art Journal Journey using Valerie's theme.
ReplyDeleteI love your little bird! It is such an inspired design, the turquoise paint, black ink and red accents work so beautifully together - amazing 😁. Happy Friday and I hope that you have a lovely weekend too! Happy Easter and keep well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteFun bird - how cool you drew it with a dropper! Love that you used a tea bag too. Very cool and very inspiring! Great creation.
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