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Cat Squares, 4
I am thinking these may be a little book… with funny stories attached… What do you think? 6. PURPLE MOUSE’S MAJESTY Savitri loves purple. All her favorite toys are purple, but Purple Mouses Majesty is a perfect combination of color, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, creativity, drawing, memory, ritual, series, watercolor
Tagged #catmouse, #cattoy, #deatramentisdocumentink, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleDSSketchbook, #ilovemycats, #Lamy, #middleofthenight, #mousetoy, art journal, cats, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen, purple, watercolor
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Cat Squares, 3
There was Cat Squares 1… And Cat Squares 2… and the stories continue! 5. THE BAND “Ehh-ehh. Ehh-ehh.” The sound of the band game… I make a hair band fly fifteen feet! Sometimes they “WAP!” on the ceiling, oh, delight! … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, drawing, journal, memory, pen & ink, ritual
Tagged #artjournaling, #cattoy, #deatramentisdocumentink, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleDSSketchbook, #hairbands, #ilovemycats, #Lamy, #madeyoulook, #middleofthenight, #PlatinumCarbonPen, art journal, cats, De Atramentis Document ink, Lamy Joy, Platinum Carbon pen
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Letting Go
Disclaimer: This is not a Marie Kondo post… I’ve always been pretty good about giving up things I don’t use or that don’t fit. Where I’ve been slow is a few precious things that are memories of another me, a … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, journal, memory, painting, pen & ink, ritual, sketchbook, watercolor, writing
Tagged #davinciwatercolors, #Edisonnouveaupen, #Hahnemühle, #KWZink, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, art journal, cowgirl, Daniel Smith watercolors, fringe, gloves, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, Primatek, watercolor
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HO HO HO!
I will eventually write about my mom, but for now, am remembering her through the card I made for her years ago, of her almost full-sized Santa. We called him Laguna Santa as he came from Laguna Beach. He took … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, ritual, sketchbook, writing
Tagged #christmasisforcats, #christmaslights, #christmastree, #Hahnemühle, #KWZink, #middleofthenight, #nostalgiejournal, #PilotMetropolitan, #platinumcassisink, #robertosterink, #santaclaus, #twinklelights, art journal, KWZ Foggy Green ink, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen
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OFF for a Couple Weeks! YaY!
I don’t remember being this happy to have time OFF. We need it! We have now had a day to sleep deeply and as late as necessary; sleep is an amazing tonic! Lifts the spirit, and also having lights everywhere. … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, ink painting, journal, painting, pen & ink, ritual, sketchbook, watercolor, writing
Tagged #akkermanink, #chinatownredink, #christmaslights, #emeraldgreen, #Hahnemühle, #middleofthenight, #Moonmanpen, #nostalgiejournal, #robertosterink, #twinklelights, art journal, Nostalgie Sketch Book Journal, Platinum Carbon pen, watercolor
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Hahnemühle DS Art Journal: Last Look Back
I finished my Hahnemühle D & S Sketchbook and am well into my new Nostalgie journal; this is a rambling last look back, at the things I had no time to post that I can share. Sometimes I can’t share, … Continue reading
Posted in art journal, color, creativity, drawing, journal, memory, painting, process, ritual, sketchbook, watercolor
Tagged #artjournal, #artjournaling, #creativeblock, #davinciwatercolors, #Hahnemühle, #HahnemühleDSSketchbook, #writersblock, art journal, creativity, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Lamy Al-Star, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen, Platinum Carbon pen, Portland Oregon, Super5 ink, urban sketchers, watercolor
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Whale Dream
I turned to speak with her and it appeared she was walking on water. Then I saw them, huge whales just under the surface of the water. They knew her, and were coming to say goodbye. I adore whales, and … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art journal, journal, loss, memory, ritual, watercolor
Tagged #davinciwatercolors, #dream, #HahnemühleDSSketchbook, #savethewhales, #stopusingplastic, #vision, #whale, boycottchinooksalmon
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