sometimes when you're crunched for inspiration,
just think about your favorite shape.....
and ask yourself
"i wonder how many journal pages i can fill using this shape?"
there are lots of fun shapey things in our everyday lives that
you can add to your journal.....
and don't forget to look to
your imagination for good ideas, too!
and when you've found lots of fun things inside the house,
let inspiration lead you out into the garden.....
(but watch your step,
because you never know what's lurking out there!)
when you've filled your journal pages with lots of shapey goodness,
i'll bet you'll have an inspiration lightbulb over your head......
and you'll be so full of great ideas, you won't know which one to start first!
{this circle-safari was created in my strathmore visual journal for mixed media using micron pens, koi watercolors, derwent watercolor pencils, water brush, 4B graphite pencil}
You inspired me once again. Off to begin my "circle" journal. I have already sketched out at least 20 circle ideas. Now off to cut out lots of circles to bind and make into a journal. I can't wait to create. Oh...after that I think I will try ovals.....it is getting close to Easter!
ReplyDeletebeautiful;O!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! Your suggestion for inspiration was so darn simple! I have to remember that....and Lori, when is Chocolate time? This one cracked me up :D
ReplyDeleteYou never fail to impress me with your ideas and designs. Fabulous as always :o)
ReplyDeleteMargaret xx
awwwwwww i've missed you! Been too busy the last months for bloggy world. You made my monday with this playful post! xx
ReplyDeletebrilliant! thanks for the so simple way to set off a spark.
ReplyDeletetoooooo coooooool.....love this!!
ReplyDeleteA Monday full of inspiration,,,thanx!
oh fun inspiration, love each one, especially the lady bug. Hugs
ReplyDeleteLori! Amazing!!! Or, should I say, "O-mazing!!!" What a fabulous idea, of course. Every one is just fabulous. The ideas are just swirling about. Oh, how about swirls?!? Wishing you an "O"utstanding Monday! ;)
ReplyDeletexoox, Jeanette
O, how I like your drawings! You should illustrate books!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
the world is run by petroleum companies....
ReplyDeletethe blogs are run with microns....
Jumping for joy...
ReplyDeleteYou made me super excited, with these fun and inspirational illustrations! :]
Thank you for sharing...
Happy Monday!
My circle inspiration...to put on weight on my round nice face!!
ReplyDeleteYour drawings change my life into a rainbow!
Thank you always Lori to make special my hours.
xoxoxo Eulalia
Boy oh boy you are so creative. Love your pages and the inspiration you share:)
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. I'd add a big round SUNSHINE too!
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet and fun idea
ReplyDeletei enjoyed seeing each of your pieces
Love this idea and I have to say- I need one of those clocks! Lovely pages.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your wonderful inspiration, Lori!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! I missed your blog and creativity! I really love "inspiration monday"! Now I need to find me some chocolate. :)
ReplyDeleteyou rock! (do a wheel with your circles and you can roll, too!)
ReplyDeletei love all you caught in your circlings! (especially the chocolate clock!!). xox
ReplyDeleteevery time i'm amazed how wonderfully you put simple words and ideas down in images. really appealing, inspiring, amazing :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Lori! Love the chocolate clock!! :))
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of taking a shape so far. Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing with such a simple circle. Your drawings are super adorable. Infinite Inspirations are you...
ReplyDelete:) very good!
ReplyDeletei ALWAYS start with a circle.
you are soooo clever!!! love it
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog...
ReplyDeleteIN. LOVE. WITH. IT!
What do you use to get such beautiful shading in your drawings?
WOW!!! What a great dose of inspiration. It was just what I needed tonight to get out of a slump. Thanks for sharing you!!
ReplyDeleteHeather >^..^<
i love ittttttttttttt
ReplyDeleteWhy does Pinterest have an "I've tried it" and you can post your own version on COPYRIGHTED paintings? I don't get it.
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