Art Journal Journey Challenge.

I have at last settled on what makes me happy!

So many things bring me happiness, least of all my new obsession....making art, buying supplies or op-shopping for art supplies. 

Of course my husband makes me happy, because he is always happy, and my two boys can make me happy when they so choose to.

A good cup of tea is one of life's simple pleasures, and a good coffee makes me beyond happy.

But what makes me really happy is meeting new people, and making new friends! Friends are a true gift from God.

I am a people person, so to all the lovely people who I am meeting via these challenges, I say thank you. You make me happy to know I am making friends through art.

MIM.

Connie's Mix it Monthly challenge this month is using maps.

Here I have photocopied a page from a wonderful book by Judyth McLeod called The Atlas of Legendary Lands. A book about fabled kingdoms, Phantom Islands, Lost Continents and other mythical worlds. I need to find some time to read this beautiful book, full of maps and stories of the daring feats of brave and adventurous sailors.

My entry for MIM however is a round a statement by Jesus, when questioned by Pilate re His claim to be a king.

It reminds me of the song we sing at church, This world is not my home, I'm just a passing through, if heavens not my home, then Lord what will I do.

Anyways, enjoy and thanks for dropping by.

Girls Face

I have just completed Claudia Rossi's online course; learning to draw pretty girls.

It involved face mapping, which will be useful in getting the right proportions to my faces.

A very worthwhile venture. Here is my journal attempt. Not perfect yet.,

The deluge they have forecast has arrived. We need the rain badly, as it's been very dry this summer, but not sure about the flash flooding they have predicted!

Card making.

More girls.

These two ladies are the result of a quiet Friday afternoon. I had two painting on the go at once. Double the fun! I like the lady of simple pleasures. It is a sentiment that rings true with my life more and more. A quiet afternoon at home painting. What more could I wish for.

Mixed media afternoon.

What a blessing to have good friends. I spent the morning having a good heart to heart with my dear, and very honest friend. She really lays it bare, letting the light of God shine on her life. "And where there is light there can be no darkness". Such a lovely witness for The Lord.

Anyways, I did this canvas when I got home. I'm absolutely in love with turquoise at the moment. Can't get enough of it!

Abstract for MIM.

This month for the Mix it Monthly Challenge, Connie has chosen abstract, using various blues and orange. This was fun to do. I can't say I have mastered it, but was my first attempt at an abstract painting.