Hello friends!
It’s been a bright and sunny day here today and I had intended to go for a long walk this afternoon, but T asked me to help him in the garden so I did that instead. I didn’t get my walk but at least I got some exercise and was out in the sunshine all day. I am tired now, but in a good way.
This spread is from my 6×6 journal. It’s not my greatest achievement and in fact I messed it up so badly I had to gesso over about half of it to redo it. The grey areas are actually very sparkly glitter paper. I never can capture the sparkle with a camera or scanner so you’ll just have to take my word for it. The symbol with the swirls is the symbol for an open mind (according to something I found on the internet).
One of my favourite quotes is from Sir Thomas Dewar (1864 – 1930) he was a Scottish whiskey distiller and salesman.
“Minds are like parachutes… they only function when they’re open.”
That’s all for now, I have to go and iron my work clothes ready for another week of work and I have a cat demanding some urgent tummy tickling too.
See you soon
Big love
AJ 🙂
AJ's Art Journaling 
I like it – it’s very “clean” and the colors are vibrant.
I do understand how important feline pettage can be. Goodness knows, when Brownie decides it’s nap-time and plops down on my desktop, I obey!!
Thanks Trece, the Bengal Boys are definitely the rulers in this house!
I like the flow of colours on this one. It is always so difficult to capture the sparkles on your work isn’t it, I never manage it either!
Thanks Sam, it’s a shame about the sparkle as I tend to use a lot of it 🙂
Did you have fun playing with all the colors? It looks like you did! I agree with you – that is a great quote!
Thanks Carolyn, yes I always have fun, even when I mess things up it’s still fun.
I really like the vibrant colors, and the quote and message, too. I’m also giggling at the cat demanding urgent tummy tickling 🙂 Have a great week!
Thanks cat. You know it’s kind of like a ‘royal command’ when one of the cats needs some pampering 🙂
Hello AJ! I can’t believe I’ve missed so much of your blog! I spent some time catching up and I love everything you’ve done! I think the journaling in the round is so cool…but I enjoy it all! I’m happy to know that your parents are well and that you are well especially. I’ve missed you!
Thank you Eileen, I’ve missed you too. I know you were devastated by the loss of your companion, and I felt for you. I hope things are improving for you now.
Big love
AJ
I’ve always loved that symbol, and I think the quote is excellent. The page with all it’s bright colors is still very open yet inviting, which melds perfectly with the message. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Elizabeth, I am enjoying your art too.
Big love
AJ
yes…i love this bright colors page… thanks for sharing!!