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!

16 comments:

Dolores said...

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.

Dolores said...

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

Gina Lee Kim said...

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!

Kelly Warren said...

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

Shaina said...

Love, love, LOVE it! ;o)

PrairiePeasant said...

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!

Martha Lever said...

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

Lindsey said...

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!

Jancalligrapher said...

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!~

Michelle (aka mybelle101) said...

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

The Painted Nest said...

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

noodle and lou said...

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

Jane Farr said...

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

Lisa Lectura Creations said...

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 :)

sara said...

Love the "grow Strong" - beautiful leaves!

julie king said...

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

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