:stories of childhood

:stories of childhood, originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

I've gotten a little nutty with collaging in my moleskine journal as of late, so the painting has been brushed aside a bit. I've been doing my "lesson" on paint mixing in between journal collaging. I've been workin' in my journal every night....it's a great way for me to relax and express myself. I'm always amazed at how the pages somehow come together and "say" what I want them to...what I'm feeling at the time, without the need of my own handwritten words. It's hard to "splain", but it's very therapeutic for me. I try to pull images and scraps that appeal to me, whilst working fast and not thinking too much about it. I've found some trends over time. I feel that these pages have helped me learn more about myself and what dwells in my heart. So, that being said, I will be back with more painting soon...I'm just enjoying the ride in my visual journal right now!! Hope you all are following your bliss and doing what makes you happy. After all, you are the only one that can tell "your story", whether it be by gluing scraps, crafting quilts, or whatever creative pursuit you enjoy...it's capturing a piece of you, and that is a worthy and joyful pursuit. Take care friends. xo Lia