Saturday, April 11, 2009

New Journal Project

I was recently invited by my friend, Elena, to join a 'circle of friends' journal project. I am so excited and honored to be invited. The project includes 14 artists total from around the world. The objective goal is to think about ourselves in our art. Who we are, where we are going, where we are now, etc. This project will take a year to complete with each journal traveling from person to person to add their 2 page spread. First their art, and second their bio, or info of themselves. The photo here that you see is my journal cover. I used the serendipity collage technique for the background using bright colors of tissue paper. Stamped swirls and fern. Then, layered frogs cut from tissue paper and colorful swirls, as well. Sealed with glaze. Then attached bookplates with the title "Me & My Friends" : "From Pad to Pad." The working is printed on acetate with gold leaf on the reverse side. The word 'pad' refers to each members residence and/or sketchpad of artwork. Since it is traveling from location to location. Such as the frog living on lily pad. Everyone knows I just love frogs. So I use them to create metaphor in my title and composition. Next, I will share the inside cover of the book. I just to finish it first.