Pages

▼

Friday, May 22, 2009

grow strong

i took a little time to play in my journal today.  these leaves were created by carving a simple leaf shape, and then carving a separate vein stamp to layer on top of the leaf image.  watercolor pencil was used to finish the tree limb...and my monoline letters are somewhat bumpy on this textured cold press paper.  but, that's the beauty of art...thankfully, it doesn't have to be perfect!
at

16 comments:

  1. DoloresMay 22, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    So simple and yet so effective. I like the idea of having two stamps for the leaves. Gotta make sure you line up the veins though.

    ReplyDelete
  2. DoloresMay 22, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    You changed your blog header. I just noticed. Nice yellow.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Gina Lee KimMay 22, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful journal entry Lori. Leaves are so inspiring. I think they're my personal life symbol.

    Thank you again for such kind comments on my blog!
    p.s. I hated my voice on that video...I was so nervous when the photographer & audio person was recording me!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kelly WarrenMay 22, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    very pretty! and i love your new header! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. ShainaMay 22, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Love, love, LOVE it! ;o)

    ReplyDelete
  6. PrairiePeasantMay 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I love how the leaves look like watercolour too--although I'm assuming since you show your stamp pads that they are inked. Beautiful work!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Martha LeverMay 22, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Really great, Lori. Love the stamp, love the letterforms!! Have a great weekend. Baby Marc is a sweetie. :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. LindseyMay 23, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    Oh, I love it! Seems like a lot of work for a little leaf...but then again, if you are going to use it over and over again.

    But my favorite part is the lettering. Not bumpy to me!

    ReplyDelete
  9. JancalligrapherMay 23, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I love your letters on the Journal, it looks great! And carving two stamps was a cool idea. I have never used water color pencils, I will have to try that.
    Have a great day!~

    ReplyDelete
  10. Michelle (aka mybelle101)May 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Oh my heavens, my friend!! Does your talent ever end?? I love this...so beautiful, and the sentiment and image are perfect together!

    ReplyDelete
  11. The Painted NestMay 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    I love your work! I'm just now getting into stamps and I'm loving it!!! I'm starting my first journal now and can't wait to see how it turns out! I'm wanting to learn how to make my own stamps,so this info is great~~~thanks~~~love your blog!!!Blessings, Deborah

    ReplyDelete
  12. noodle and louMay 24, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    looks completely perfect to me!! Happy weekend:):) xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  13. Jane FarrMay 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Great journal entry Lori! I especially like the form of your "G"s - delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Lisa Lectura CreationsMay 25, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Hi Lori! Beautiful journal entry! I love what you did with your magic carving and creativity! You always create such lovely pieces! Thanks for sharing your world with us! Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs,
    Lisa :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. saraMay 26, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Love the "grow Strong" - beautiful leaves!

    ReplyDelete
  16. julie kingMay 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    love this little journal page! you are tres talented, sweet lori!

    ReplyDelete