"Maps" is the theme for today's Mixed Media Monday. The first page of my art journal's 2-page spread is a detail of a "map of artistic joys". I say it's a detail because if I were to draw the entire map, it would encompass everything that's good and joyful.
This page has scrapbooking papers, rub-ons, stickers from a variety of companies, lots of doodling with Marvy Markers and a flourish stamp from Making Memories.
The second page has more of the same, with the addition of images collaged together from magazine ads. There are elements of a "cute" style of art, one which I usually avoid. But, as I say on the page, "If you truly live your art, then all forms and styles are valid. Art encompasses life and life encompasses art."
Have a great day, filled with artistic joys!
Gorgeous! I really enjoyed all the details of your page.
Posted by: Lisa | May 19, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Your "map of artistic joys" is awesome...love the colorful pooches!
Connie
Posted by: Connie | May 19, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Oh Barbara again so extraordinary page. Amazing design. Love this.
Posted by: Sandy | May 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM
this is wonderful - so colourful and those pups...they are adorable!! yes your map is full of joy!!
Posted by: krissie | May 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM
what a great idea!
Posted by: ilonka | May 19, 2008 at 10:54 PM
beautiful!! love the vivid colours!!
Posted by: femmy | May 19, 2008 at 11:55 PM
These pages really pop and I love your sense of fun with the pooches and all the details... like stars instead of merit badges! It's so true what you say about cute n fluffy though - I do it now and again too, and I do like the way other people use it!
See, you've achieved a great deal with these pages - provoked very different comments from at least 3 people and made me think before I've had my coffee!! ;)
Posted by: Rosie | May 20, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Wonderful map pages!
Posted by: Willy | May 20, 2008 at 02:58 AM
I love your journal Barbara .. This page is so bright and fun!
~xx Barb xx~
Posted by: Barb Conroy | May 20, 2008 at 03:51 AM
this is really awesome, love the whole artistic approach to this challenge
Posted by: claudette | May 20, 2008 at 05:10 AM
Barbara this spread just excites me in so many ways. I love its colour, its message, its artistry It just makes me want to begin to art journal! Bravo!!
Posted by: Heather Robinson | May 20, 2008 at 05:32 AM
Gorgeous, beautiful your use of colours!
Posted by: Janny | May 20, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Ooooh.... I'm squealing with delight here - I have Westies - I absolutely adore them!!!! I adore your pages too - very vibrant and great fun - Fabulous!
Posted by: Anne | May 20, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Beautiful art work!
Posted by: Sija | May 20, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Really wonderful journal pages Barbara = super!!!
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | May 20, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Wonderful, Barbara! Diane
Posted by: Diane | May 21, 2008 at 04:29 PM