Sketchbook Project 2012, Pacific Paradise

A sneak preview of my Sketchbook Project 2012 

I have also created 2 videos one of me just going through the pages and one with me reading the text on the pages.  Im not sure what I want to do with either of these videos but I have to send my sketchbook in today so I thought I would create something while I still had my book. 

I am going to have it digitized and will post here when that is done. 

In other news,  yesterday was my very last first day of school.  When I am done with my last three classes (Book Arts, Mixed Media 2, and Senior Portfolio) I will graduate!  I never thought that day would come.  It has been a long journey and I am almost to the finish line.  

Starting school again means you will be seeing lots me update from me.  I hope you like what you see :)

 Pacific Paradise
iPhone/ instagram
Beautiful sunset a few nights ago.

iPhone- Climb Every Mountain, Currents

I am really loving my iphone 4S and instagram so I am going to be uploading more iphone/instagram photos.

I want to embrace all aspects of my creativity, not just painting.

 

Climb Every Mountain

From a hike my husband and I went on. Beautiful expanses. 

Currents

Beautiful ocean currents. I love the colors and the play of lights, reflections, and shadows.

 Message in a Bottle
Found on Topanga Beach.  The message reads "I want to see The sun At Midnight and feel it to be magical, fulfiling and life changing."

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Love, Peace, Joy

 Love, Peace, Joy

8 x 10
linocut on printing paper

I make Christmas presents for my family every year. This year I choose to work in linocut. I wanted to create something that could be hung all year round. I love languages so I explored the use of languages as expression. The background is created with the main word in many languages. The each image is 5 x 7 and is printed on 8 x10 printing paper.

Available in my shop

DIY Frame Earring Holder

 Earring Holder

16 x13

I saw this on etsy being sold for $50 and thought "hey I could make that". I usually dont do tutorials but I thought this would be fun to share. 

The sheet of aluminum was $30 but I could use it make 6+ more holders. It is a 3ft x 3ft sheet that I bought at Lowes. 

Let me know if you make this. I would love to see your take.