Art Journaling & Mixed Media Art
by Aisling D'Art
This year, we chose some real, alternative Christmas tree options. We had two trees in our living room. (I’ve always preferred to have more than one tree for the holiday season.) One “tree” was actually a bunch of small branches, arranged in a large glass jar, so they looked like a small Christmas tree. I’d…
Yes, this site is resuming its original purpose, as an online diary. After all, that’s where this all started, back around 1995 before the word “blog” was even in use. Anyway… Last night, I watched the Simon Sinek interview on Fresh Take (BYU-TV). It was probably the fifth time I’d seen it. On previous viewings,…
In a 35-minute video, John Cleese – who, as part of Monty Python, has been one of the 20th century’s most innovative, creative people – spoke about minutes about creativity. Unfortunately, the video vanished, online. Looking for it again in late 2020, all I could find were “removed for copyright infringement” notices. Meh. (I’m tempted to…
Are you a mother sea turtle? If you’re a creative person, maybe you should be. That’s the advice of Matthew Diffee, and I think he’s right. Matthew Diffee Interview Human Demo: New Yorker Cartoonist Matthew Diffee Shows How To Be Creative – Forbes vianews.google.com … Among Diffee’s pieces of advice for aspiring creative people is…
I’m about to swing wildly off-topic here. Blame it on my addiction to old newspapers and magazines. I cruise through them for cool images for collage, and — the next thing I know — I’m suddenly learning about handmade lace, pea soup recipes, or raising chickens. When I was a kid, I was convinced I’d…
Journaling is included in this TED talk about the “happy secret” approach to living a more fun, productive, rewarding life. It starts with how you feel, and how positive you are. Your emotional level — how happy you are — determines how happy your life events are. Click the Play arrow to watch it. The…
The weather has become… odd. Warmer than usual, much of the year. Colder at unexpected times. Generally… kind of odd. So, when I was browsing old magazines and newspapers, this article caught my attention. It’s about a “snow devil” alternative to a snowman. It sounds magnificent, and ideal for an outdoor art projects. The article…
Last year, I began making sock dolls. I was inspired by the book Stray Sock Sewing. Here’s how I made my sock dolls for the Wild Art Dolls swap in July 2010. Sock Doll Supplies You will need one sock, some batting or stuffing, Fray-Check, and your basic sewing supplies. (Needle, thread, scissors, and a…
Today, I was browsing some sites where people have posted their art journals (or artist’s journals… same thing… it’s a term always in transition). I quickly found a wonderful series of pages, and the artist (Zom) muses if they’re part of an ugly art journal. I want to say, “No! Those pages are lovely!” but…
Are your usual fans in a temporary financial jam? In recent years, that’s been sadly commonplace. The fact is, as of 2011, Half of Americans don’t have $2000 for a rainy day. In an emergency, even with 30 days to come up with $2000, only 25% of Americans are sure they could beg, borrow or…