14 January 2015

Who's gonna come get you? The Journal Police?

One of my biggest disappointments(?) on the FB groups that I belong to is that people don't think they their work is "good enough" or that they aren't "doing it right".  It upsets me that people are so negative about their own work.  My theory is that if it makes you happy to do it then it is good and it is right!  I like people that don't march to the same drummer.  They make life interesting.

I know this group is just getting off the ground but if you will notice, the people I pick here to guest blog all do things a little differently.  I choose them because something about their work makes me want to stretch my wings and try something different too.  Usually that means I set off to Pinterest or You Tube and find videos that can help me learn those new techniques. Now of course, I invite them to guest blog and I can pick their brains personally!  LOL  To date everyone that I have asked has said yes.  I am learning and I hope you are too.

In that vein, in one of my groups someone posted pictures of bright colored backgrounds that are brilliant without being gaudy,,, I hope that makes sense.  They then stated they would love to make things with those colors but they always end up looking like a muddy mess.  Since I too would love to work with those colors,  I set off on a search and found Terri Kahrs' videos and her blog, Pringle Hill Studio.  I have only read a couple of posts so far but I have watched 2 videos and I am hooked. Just the music she starts with is enough to put you in a good mood!  She is so relaxed and genuine and free with her work that you learn without even knowing it.  I was laughing out loud as I watched.


So here is the first video I watched and it will lead to part 2 and more. Enjoy it.  As for me, I am heading to my art place and taking out my gelatoes and inktense blocks!




Oh and if you are so inclined, feel free to join my new Facebook group,  Spreading your artist wings.  I'd love to meet you!







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  1. AnonymousWednesday, January 14, 2015

    I've been reading your blog. I think I found the link on the DLP Facebook page. Your idea for a Facebook group interests me, but for a different reason than you may think. I am a retired teacher who misses teaching. I started art journaling about four years ago. I am definitely not a professional artist, but I am a supply junkie. I love experimenting with supplies and would love to share what I have learned with those who are wondering how this stuff works. If you are at all interested in having me join your group, you will find an email address by clicking on the profile link with this comment and on my blog on the About Maricella page. We can discuss my teaching experience (definitely not as an art teacher) and what you would want me to share, maybe starting with how not to make mud.

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14 January 2015

Who's gonna come get you? The Journal Police?

One of my biggest disappointments(?) on the FB groups that I belong to is that people don't think they their work is "good enough" or that they aren't "doing it right".  It upsets me that people are so negative about their own work.  My theory is that if it makes you happy to do it then it is good and it is right!  I like people that don't march to the same drummer.  They make life interesting.

I know this group is just getting off the ground but if you will notice, the people I pick here to guest blog all do things a little differently.  I choose them because something about their work makes me want to stretch my wings and try something different too.  Usually that means I set off to Pinterest or You Tube and find videos that can help me learn those new techniques. Now of course, I invite them to guest blog and I can pick their brains personally!  LOL  To date everyone that I have asked has said yes.  I am learning and I hope you are too.

In that vein, in one of my groups someone posted pictures of bright colored backgrounds that are brilliant without being gaudy,,, I hope that makes sense.  They then stated they would love to make things with those colors but they always end up looking like a muddy mess.  Since I too would love to work with those colors,  I set off on a search and found Terri Kahrs' videos and her blog, Pringle Hill Studio.  I have only read a couple of posts so far but I have watched 2 videos and I am hooked. Just the music she starts with is enough to put you in a good mood!  She is so relaxed and genuine and free with her work that you learn without even knowing it.  I was laughing out loud as I watched.


So here is the first video I watched and it will lead to part 2 and more. Enjoy it.  As for me, I am heading to my art place and taking out my gelatoes and inktense blocks!




Oh and if you are so inclined, feel free to join my new Facebook group,  Spreading your artist wings.  I'd love to meet you!







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  1. AnonymousWednesday, January 14, 2015

    I've been reading your blog. I think I found the link on the DLP Facebook page. Your idea for a Facebook group interests me, but for a different reason than you may think. I am a retired teacher who misses teaching. I started art journaling about four years ago. I am definitely not a professional artist, but I am a supply junkie. I love experimenting with supplies and would love to share what I have learned with those who are wondering how this stuff works. If you are at all interested in having me join your group, you will find an email address by clicking on the profile link with this comment and on my blog on the About Maricella page. We can discuss my teaching experience (definitely not as an art teacher) and what you would want me to share, maybe starting with how not to make mud.

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