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Friday, April 27, 2012

Friday:: Journal

Do you have an art journal? Or a journal of any kind that keeps your thoughts? I did the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron about a year ago-ish. One of the things she has you commit to is Morning Pages. Well, I've been pretty good over time with those and have been pretty diligent in keeping up with them. However, lately I've slacked a bit. Yet, for some reason I have replaced writing my Morning Pages with doodling my Morning Pages. I don't finish these pages in one sitting.. they take a couple three days to build upon themselves.   I'm trying to get myself to draw more - draw again. 
I started coloring this one.  However, I think I like the black and white better.
Page TWO

The Newest page - starting to take shape
Linking up with Paint Party Friday today.  Two blog posts today - wowie.  Last month I combined my self portrait journey with a painted self portrait.  This month - yeah, no ... didn't get to that.  But if you are interested in April's self portrait journey - click here.


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29 comments:

  1. leanne can blogApril 27, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    beautiful doodles!

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  2. carol l mckennaApril 27, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    lovely zen work ~ design and colors are elegant ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 27, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Your journal pages look great. Love your doodles. :)

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  4. Lynn CohenApril 27, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely pages here! I like both, B&W and color! But then that is what I do.
    I agree the daily drawing is a wonderful fun habit! Enjoy.
    HPPF!!!

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  5. DebbieApril 27, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Your doodling is lovely. I love the delicate colors you've added to the floral spread. I'm so sporadic with journaling, even though I know I should be more consistent. I doodle on everything, everywhere I go, though. Does that count?

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  6. AbelaApril 27, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    What a meticulous trabajostan! It must be patience and concentration. Saludos

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  7. Cynthia PattersonApril 27, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Those are so kewl....great job! I tried with the Morning Pages too....I didn't last as long as you though....good job!

    blessings,
    Cindy♥

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  8. miriam millerApril 27, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I need to start doodling again! This is lovely either way.I am glad to be a part of ppf

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  9. NettyApril 27, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Loving your beautiful doodles. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  10. Tammie LeeApril 27, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    your pages look wonderful! i love the idea of this every morning.

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  11. kristin maynesApril 27, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Gorgeous! So much detail. Love your work! Happy PPF!

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  12. Carolyn DubeApril 27, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Absolutely wonderful drawings!

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  13. Anne ButeraApril 27, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Oooh, I love seeing your journal pages! I like both the black and white and colored drawings. Beautiful!!

    I keep a written journal, which I've been doing on and off for my whole life. I've also started being diligent about keeping a sketchbook. Started as part of an e-course I've been taking this month, but I'm determined to keep going with it.

    Oh, and I'm glad to hear that it takes you a couple days to finish your drawings, glad that I'm not the only one who works slowly!

    Happy PPF!

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  14. ChristineApril 27, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    wow these are fantastic and I love your header painting too! You're very talented.

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  15. Maria OntiverosApril 27, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I love the leaves and stems at the bottom.
    Rinda

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  16. MollyApril 27, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    i think it's great that you're finding some way to express yourself each day, whether it's writing morning pages or doodling. your doodles are beautiful-- i love how organic they are, growing across your pages. i really like the black and white but the color is pretty, too. (i always find it hard to resist adding color!)

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  17. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Love your doodle pages! It's something I would like to try to delve into, but I'm a little intimidated by. I tend to stick with a single subject on a plain background, but I am trying to challenge myself to play with more complex designs.

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  18. GinnyApril 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I have started morning pages many times but can't seem to stick with them. I used to doodle all of the time so maybe I would enjoy this more. Your journal pages are beautiful. I love they way the seem to flow.

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  19. Tracey FKApril 27, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I love the idea of doodling morning pages... think I would be more inclined to do them if I could doodle them... thanks for sharing...xx

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  20. Liz PowleyApril 28, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Aaah, there's nothing like a good doodle. I started my first art journal just recently and I've found it quite liberating. it is fun to have a place to just muck around and not care so much about results, yet be able to keep whatever I create without judgement.

    These are great doodles and look like great fun. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Best wishes,
    Liz

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  21. GigglesApril 28, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    This is my kind of art!! Love it!! Colored or otherwise...looks awesome!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. wednesdayApril 28, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Amazing! Hard to call these doodles, though. They need a name that echos their fabulousness!

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  23. HeARTworksApril 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Hi! You've reminded me about Julia Cameron's book which I haven't finished yet! Never even started with the morning pages! Yes, I probably prefer doodling pages! Hmm, I think I prefer the black and white too, but only because the colored one isn't finished yet! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  24. Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addictApril 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    wow ! I have never seen so nice zentangles ! I really love your pages !

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  25. Mary C. NasserApril 28, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    All three spreads are great! I especially love the shapes of the newest!!
    Love that idea of growth and spring!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  26. Heather FoustApril 28, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful! I love to doodle. It is really a great exercise. I started doing the morning papers but some how I can't get up early enought to start my day that way. That book really helped me in so many ways.

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  27. KristinApril 29, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Wow, these are just beautiful! Lovely thought to do morning pages - I think it would be a beautiful start to the day. Thank you for the beauty and inspiration, xo

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  28. BeccaMay 1, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I love seeing your doodle journal! I hope to get better at this type of doodling...yours are amazing!

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  29. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Wow! Your doodles are gorgeous!

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