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Collage, Interrupted.

Dear Friends~
Here is another collage I started putting together when I was "supposed" to be working on another project. This is what happens when I sit down to clean my desk, and/or work on a project that is due, like in 5 minutes. I get interrupted by all the scraps and colors. I see a collage from the mix of things in my bin. This is my favorite way to store scraps and ephemera: in a loose, random, pile. It really get's my imagination working. Over time I've learned to accept the random manner in which I work. I must keep a list of deadlines on my desk to remind me of my obligations, but while I work, I am away in fairy land. This is a place I want to continue visiting, even if I get interrupted by reality. I can go back to my little world...nestled in scraps of magic and wonder, if only in my mind. xoxo Lia

new collage, "night".

"A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night."

~Marilyn Vos Savant

(image, of course, of the lovely Marilyn Monroe).

collage therapy.

Dear Friends~
Today I wanted to share a few things with you from my evening collage party. For some reason, I end up doing alot of my artwork in the evening as it is a time when I am most relaxed. The other day was particularly stressful, so when I gathered my things to sit and have another drawing "lesson", I decided to get out one of my little collage bins (I have many of them, but we won't go there now). Although I do love many artistic mediums, I find this one the most therapeutic. I think it's because it's multi-sensory. I love the texture of paper, the colors, and assembling something is sort of like doing a puzzle and making random things come together as a whole. I can't explain what it is about it that is so intriguing, but I do love it so. Here is a collage I completed the other night entitled, "the apology". I'll be back tomorrow with some painting I did as well. I have to go right now, but wanted to share this with you all. xo lia

collage: "love letters" by artjunkgrl

collage: "love letters" by artjunkgrl, originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

Dear Friends~
Happy Valentine's Day!! I know I haven't updated much this week... Things have been kind of nutty here in artjunkland. I'll be back to regularly scheduled programming soon. Have a terrific weekend everyone! xo Lia

p.s. I still love squares! hee hee.

Quote for the Day~

collage on canvas, "G.", originally uploaded by artjunkgrl.

"The purpose of life is to fight maturity."
-Dick Werthimer

any questions?

:) LK