Art Journaling- Day 3

Smile. This is my prompt for both the art and the writing today. I created a cartoon like character of myself and then left space to do some writing. The video that shows my process is posted on my facebook page....I'd love for you to leave a comment.......I know there are a few people doing this Art Journaling journey with me and I'd love to hear your thoughts.

So far I've really enjoyed the Art Journaling process. I was a bit intimidated with starting but now that I'm into Day 4 (I'm a day ahead of my posts) I am beginning to feel free-r in my approach. Tomorrows demonstration I think will show that.

Okay. I'm feeling a little guilty for not posting any jewelry/ bead work so I'm going to show a few things.....

I like enameling these days...........everyone is doing it :)

This is a bitty little lock I made.....awesome element for bracelets.

Tricks Using a Vibrator & Cocktail Stir Stick

Did that get your attention?? I took two classes this past week and both were with the whirlwind instructor, Tonya Davidson, from Whole Lotta Whimsy! Both classes were intensive and stuffed full of great information. One was on enameling and the other was on various textures for precious metal clay. OMG...I can't wait to try and experiment further with all that I learned!!!

Okay. What the heck were we using a vibrator for?? Getting out air bubbles of course......goodness, what were YOU thinking :) Using a vibrator helps get air bubbles out of clay veneer or even resin. I loved this idea but think its rather funny having to purchase a vibrator for art purposes ;)



The cocktail stir stick was used like a pestal...you use the ball end to crush up dried clay.....I don't have a picture of this but I'm sure you get the idea. My pictures from the Enameling class haven't been uploaded yet so I don't have anything to share for now....Tonya really made everything so user friendly and easy that I can't wait for another opportunity to work with her again.