Finished Journal Page and some Link Love

Finally I am back to my normal routine!

I was away for vacation, and then came back

to go house/dog-sit until Saturday evening. 

My hands have been itching to be back in my "studio."

I did cheat, and came home one evening to paint

a journal page because I had THAT bad of a day.

My lovely, wonderful, supportive Aunt sent me

a Rumi poem, and I just knew it needed to be made

into a journal page.

This is the beginning layers...

finished product

My new favorite thing is to add a layer of paint,

spritz water on top...let it sit for a few seconds,

and then wipe.

Repeat until you want to stop!

This particular piece has about 7 different layers of colors

painted on, wiped off...and so on.

I recently have come across some really awesome 

and inspiring blogs that I thought I'd share.

I try to keep my blogroll updated...but sometimes its hard.
UPDATE: LINKS FIXED!    

Tortagiella: This is just a fun blog to read. She is bursting at the seams with creativity,

and shows many tutorials on book binding.

Art Journaling Ning: A great website with tons of workshops,

journalers, discussions and photos. I always

find inspiring work and artists through this site.

If anyone knows of an easy way to make my pictures

the correct size (less than 100kb), PLEASE let me know!

I edit my pictures in photoshop, and they are way too large.

Art Journaling Tumblr: This person posts photos and links

to what journal artists she enjoys. ALWAYS inspiring

The Creative Entrepreneur: I love her work! She is working

on a really awesome project right now, and gives lots

of advice for any fellow introverts.

My Peacetree: Ingrid does amazing work,

and it is so authentic, beautiful and comes from the soul.

Flora Bowley: I just found her website, and her artwork

and vision is just incredible. She's a new blogger,

but I promise you'll be hooked!